Lonely and Gone

Montgomery Gentry

About Lonely and Gone

"Lonely and Gone" is a song recorded by American country music duo Montgomery Gentry. It was released in June 1999 as the second single from their debut album Tattoos & Scars. It peaked at number 5, thus becoming their first top 5 hit. The song was co-written by Bill McCorvey of Pirates of the Mississippi, Dave Gibson and Greg Crowe.


Year:
1999
3:19
35 
#4

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Pulled in the driveway, picked up the paper
Found my key, and unlocked the door
I walked in, felt like a stranger 
Like I'd never been there before
As I wandered room to room 
It was silent as a tomb 
Could have heard a teardrop 
Could have heard a heartbreak
Never saw the flood come 
Even though I felt the rain 
Never heard a house sound 
So loud with memories 
Where there used to be 
A happy home 
In the house on the corner 
Of lonely and gone 
If she talked about leaving, I wasn't listening 
If she showed me a sign, well I never saw 
Did she stop believing, did I stop giving 
Can't put my finger on what went wrong 
Now the quietest noise I'm told, is the sound of letting go 
Could have heard a teardrop 
Could have heard a heartbreak
Never saw the flood come, even though I felt the rain 
Never heard a house sound, so loud with memories 
Where there used to be a happy home 
In the house on the corner 
Of lonely and gone 
Whoa...never heard a house sound 
So loud with memories 
Where there used to be a happy home 
In the house on the corner 
In the house on the corner 
Of lonely and gone

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Montgomery Gentry

Montgomery Gentry is an American country music duo composed of vocalists Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry, both natives of Kentucky. The two began performing in the 1990s as part of two different bands with Montgomery's brother, John Michael Montgomery. Although Gentry won a talent contest in 1994, he reunited with Eddie Montgomery after Gentry was unable to find a solo record deal, and Montgomery Gentry was founded in 1999. The duo is known for its Southern rock influences, and has collaborated with Charlie Daniels, Toby Keith, Five for Fighting and members of The Allman Brothers Band. more »

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Written by: BILL MCCORVEY, DAVID LOWELL GIBSON, GREG CROWE

Lyrics © ZELLS MUSIC COMPANY, Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Lonely and Gone" by Montgomery Gentry is classified as a country song bringing an authentic vibe of the American country music scene.
Album Information
The song is part of the "Tattoos & Scars" album, which was Montgomery Gentry's debut studio album.
Chart Performance
"Lonely and Gone" was a hit on the country charts, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs in 1999.
Release Date
The song was released in 1999, making it one of the songs that marked the beginning of Montgomery Gentry's successful career in the country music scene.
Songwriters
"Lonely and Gone" was written by Bill McCorvey and Dave Gibson, two notable names in the country music industry.
Band Members
The song was performed by Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry, the two members of the country duo Montgomery Gentry.
Video
The music video for this song was directed by Deaton Flanigen, featuring the duo performing along with interspersed scenes showing a man's wife leaving him.
Awards
The "Tattoos & Scars" album, including the song "Lonely and Gone," earned Montgomery Gentry the title of "Duo of the Year" at the 2000 Academy of Country Music awards.
Musical Style
"Lonely and Gone" is notable for its blend of traditional and modern country elements, a style that made Montgomery Gentry stand out in the country music industry.
Legacy
Despite the passing of Troy Gentry in 2017, "Lonely and Gone" remains as a signature song for Montgomery Gentry, highlighting their contribution to the country music genre.
Lyrics Theme
The song narrates the story of a man regretting the take-for-granted attitude he had when his partner was with him, and how he feels when she's "lonely and gone."
Use in Media
"Lonely and Gone" has been featured in several country music playlists and radio stations, even years after its release, indicating its lasting popularity.

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