The One I Loved Back Then (The Corvette Song)
George Jones
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I stopped off at the Quicksack For some beer and cigarettes The old man took my money As he stared at my Corvette He said, I had one just like her son A nineteen-sixty-three Till the man down at the Bank took her from me Oh, She was hotter than a two-dollar pistol She was the fastest thing around Long and lean, every young man's dream She turned every head in town She was built and fun to handle, son I'm glad that you dropped in She reminds me of the one I loved back then Then, I handed him my keys and said Here, take her for a spin The old man scratched his head, and said Then he looked at me and grinned He said son, you just don't understand It ain't the car I want It's the brunette in your 'Vette that turns me on I had one that was hotter than a two-dollar pistol She was the fastest thing around Long and lean, every young man's dream She turned every head in town She was built and fun to handle, son I'm glad that you dropped in She reminds me of the one I loved back then Lord, she was hotter than a two-dollar pistol She was the fastest thing around Long and lean, every young man's dream She turned every head in town She was built and fun to handle, son I'm glad that you dropped in She reminds me of the one I loved back then She reminds me of the one I loved back then
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Written by: GARY LEE GENTRY
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"The One I Loved Back Then (The Corvette Song)" was released on January 21, 1985, under the album "Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes".
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial success—it reached number two on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1985.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Gary Gentry, a popular American country music songwriter.
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Music GenreThe song falls under the 'Country' music genre, showcasing George Jones' distinctive crooning style typical of this genre.
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Car ReferenceThe subject of the song, a Corvette, is a classic American sports car. The song cleverly uses the woman-driver's Corvette as a metaphor for the woman herself, creating an intriguing story.
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Song's Popularity"The One I Loved Back Then (The Corvette Song)" remains one of George Jones' biggest hits and is still played regularly on country radio stations.
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Iconic SingerGeorge Jones is considered one of the greatest country music singers of all time, and this song is among his most-loved performances.
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InterpretationThe song is often interpreted as a humorous commentary on youthful infatuation and the passing of time.
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Song VersionJohnny Paycheck, a good friend of George Jones, also recorded a version of this song.
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Album SuccessThe album "Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes" in which the song featured, has been certified gold by the RIAA for sales of over 500,000 copies.
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