It's Been So Long

Ernest Tubb

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"It's Been So Long Darling" is a 1945 song by Ernest Tubb. "It's Been So Long Darling" was Ernest Tubb's seventh chart entry on the country charts and his second to make it to number one, where it stayed for four weeks and a total of thirteen weeks on the chart.


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2005
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Ernest Tubb

Ernest Dale Tubb (February 9, 1914 – September 6, 1984), nicknamed the Texas Troubadour, was an American singer and songwriter and one of the pioneers of country music. His biggest career hit song, "Walking the Floor Over You" (1941), marked the rise of the honky tonk style of music. In 1948, he was the first singer to record a hit version of "Blue Christmas", a song more commonly associated with Elvis Presley and his mid-1950s version. Another well-known Tubb hit was "Waltz Across Texas" (1965), which became one of his most requested songs and is often used in dance halls throughout Texas during waltz lessons. Tubb recorded duets with the then up-and-coming Loretta Lynn in the early 1960s, including their hit "Sweet Thang". Tubb is a member of the Country Mu… more »

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Artist Info
"It's Been So Long" is a song performed by Ernest Tubb, a pioneering figure in country music known for his unique singing style and for popularizing the genre in the late 40s and early 50s.
Album Details
The song was included in Tubb's 1962 album "Golden Favorites", which is a collection of his hits from previous years.
Songwriting Credit
The track was penned by the songwriter Jimmy Skinner, who was also known for writing several other country hits.
Chart Performance
While specific chart data for "It's Been So Long" is hard to come by, given it was released in an era before the widespread establishment of music charts, Ernest Tubb was no stranger to chart success. He had multiple hits throughout his career, increasing the likelihood that "It's Been So Long" also enjoyed some level of popularity.
Music Style
"It's Been So Long", like many of Tubb's songs, embodies the honky-tonk style - a subgenre of country music that is characterized by its upbeat tempo and lyrics revolving around love, loss, and hard living.
Longevity
Despite its age, the song – and Tubb’s music in general – remain popular among fans of classic country music. His influence is widely recognized among modern country musicians and listeners.
Ernest Tubb's Legacy
Tubb, commonly known as E.T., is a member of The Country Music Hall of Fame. He is celebrated for his contributions to country music, both in his singing and his songwriting.
Instrumentation
The song features traditional country music instruments such as the acoustic guitar and the steel guitar, which were staples of Tubb's sound.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "It's Been So Long" tell the tale of lost love and longing, a common theme in country music and particularly in Tubb's discography.
Live Performances
Though there are no widely circulated video recordings of Tubb performing the song live, it can be speculated that "It's Been So Long" might have been part of his setlist during his performances at The Grand Ole Opry, where Tubb was a longtime member.

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