Love Bug

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"Love Bug", also spelled "Lovebug," is a single by American country music artist George Jones. Jones' version, which also features a young Johnny Paycheck on backup vocals and draws heavily from the Bakersfield sound as popularized by Buck Owens, reached #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1965. It was released on his July 1965 New Country Hits album and then re-released as the lead song for his 1966 album of the same name, Love Bug.


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1965
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Well, I was ruling the roost, and I had all the chicks to myself
And then suddenly it happened, that funny little feeling I felt
Yeah, I tried to outrun it, but it finally caught up with me
But how could I run from something that I can't see?

Oh, that little bitty teeny weeny thing they call the love bug
Nobody's ever seen it, but it's got the whole world shook up
It all started with a little bitty kiss and a hug
It's a little bitty teeny weeny thing they call the love bug

Well, I always thought that I had me a pretty good style
But I lost that race by a good old country mile
Yeah, I was walking all around with my head held way up high
And then it fooled me, hit me, really took me by surprise 

Oh, that little bitty teeny weeny thing they call the love bug
Nobody's ever seen it, but it's got the whole world shook up
It all started with a little bitty kiss and a hug
It's a little bitty teeny weeny thing they call the love bug

It's a little bitty teeny weeny thing they call the love bug

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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: CURTIS WAYNE, WAYNE KEMP

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12 facts about this song

Song Release
"Love Bug" is a classic country song that was released by George Jones in 1965.
Album Name
This song is from George Jones's studio album titled "Love Bug."
Chart Performance
"Love Bug" enjoyed commercial success, peaking at No. 6 on the Billboard country singles chart.
Song's Popularity
The song is noted for its upbeat tempo and catchy refrain, which made it a huge hit among country music fans.
Songwriter
This popular George Jones song was written by well-known country songwriters Wayne Kemp and Curtis Wayne.
Cover Versions
The song's popularity led to several cover versions by various artists, including George Strait, who also had a hit with his rendition in 1993.
Musical Style
"Love Bug" is characterized by its honky-tonk style that was popular in country music during the 1960s.
Regular Performances
George Jones included this song in many of his live performances due to its popularity with fans.
Song Subject
"Love Bug" is a light-hearted song that tells a tale of falling in love, expressed through bug metaphors.
Major Accomplishment
At the peak of its popularity, the song topped the charts and helped cement George Jones's status as one of country music's most influential artists.
Music Video
Despite its release prior to the popularization of music videos, an official music video was nonetheless made for this song and it features George Jones singing in a studio setting.
Legacy
"Love Bug" continues to be remembered as one of George Jones's signature songs and remains a staple in classic country music playlists.

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