Same Ole Me

George Jones

About Same Ole Me

"Same Ole Me" is a song written by Paul Overstreet and recorded by American country music artist George Jones with The Oak Ridge Boys. It was released in January 1982 as the second single and partial title track from Jones' album Still the Same Ole Me. The song reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number 1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada. The song, an anthem of survival that celebrates the companionship of true love, was released when Jones was at his hell-raising worst; the same month of the single's release, he caused a minor riot when he failed to show for a performance in Jackson, Tennessee, resulting in the police being called when causing enraged fans stormed the box office to demand their money back. He was also accused of throwing a bottle through the sliding glass doors of his room at the Holiday Inn Rivermont in Memphis. Jones later commented in 1995, "I could not help but be astonished about the reverse parallel of my career and life. The more anguish I underwent in my personal life, the more my career flourished." 


Year:
1982
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With time my face has wrinkled but my blue eyes still sparkle
With the love I felt for you the day we met
To me you're just as lovely as the first time I saw you
Times have changed but our hearts haven't yet

I'm still the same old me loving the same sweet you
Time hasn't withered our hearts
And when our days are through, I'll still be loving you
Even death can't keep us apart

These hands that once were steady have now begun to tremble
But when they touch you the same old feeling's there
But your smile is still as special as it was the day we married
Years haven't changed the love we share

And I'm still the same old me loving the same sweet you
Time hasn't withered our hearts
And when our days are through, I'll still be loving you
Even death can't keep us apart

I'm still the same old me loving the same sweet you

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George Jones

George Glenn Jones (born September 12, 1931) is an American country music singer known for his long list of hit records, his distinctive voice and phrasing, and his marriage to Tammy Wynette. more »

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Written by: PAUL OVERSTREET

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Same Ole Me" is a country music song performed by George Jones, a renowned country music singer often referred to as "The Possum."
Song Release
The song was released in 1982 as part of the album "Still the Same Ole Me."
Song Chart Performance
"Same Ole Me" was a hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart where it reached the number five spot in 1982.
Collaborative Work
The Oak Ridge Boys, a popular country and gospel vocal quartet, provided background vocals for this song. This collaboration is remembered as one of the most successful partnerships in country music.
Song Writer
"Same Ole Me" was written by the talented songwriter, Paul Overstreet, who has written hits for several other country artists.
Lyrical Message
The song's lyrics tell the story of a man who continues to love his partner after many years, indicating the saying that he is still the "same ole me" in their love story.
Music Video
A music video was made for "Same Ole Me," which was relatively unusual during this period in the early 1980s, marking a milestone in George Jones' career.
Signature Song
"Same Ole Me" is often considered one of George Jones' flagship songs, regularly appearing in compilations of his greatest hits and performances.
Album Success
The album "Still the Same Ole Me" that featured this song was a success, peaking at number seven on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
Lasting Appeal
Despite being released in the early 1980s, "Same Ole Me" has remained a beloved song among fans of traditional country music, cementing Jones' legacy as one of the genre's most respected artists.

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