The Old Man No One Loves
George Jones
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In a bar room down in Georgia sits an old man His whisker grey and two or three days old You can tell he's dreaming up another story Just in case there's one hasn't told. There's a story that he tell about a woman And always says she was a beauty queen But he said the angels came for her one morning After that he just gave up on everything. The old man no one loves is what they call him The tales he tells are taller than the sky The old man no one loves could tell some big ones And everybody laugh's and said you know that old man lies. There's the one he always tell about his children His son, the Doctor's up in Ohio His daughter owns a bank in California But he don't ever see them anymore. The old man no one loves is what they call him The tales he tells are taller than the sky The old man no one loves could tell some big ones And everybody laugh's and say you know that old man lies. But you know that old man that no one loves, he died this morning The whole town was shocked by all those big long limozines And all his children gathered 'round and they wept beside him And one cried out my daddies gone to join his beaurty queen. The old man no one loves is what they call him The tales he tells are taller than the sky The old man no one loves could tell some big ones And everybody laughes and said you know that old man lies. The old man no one loves is what they call him The tales he tells are taller than the sky The old man no one loves could tell some big ones
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"The Old Man No One Loves" is a song by American country music singer George Jones, released in 1976 as a part of his album "The Battle."
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SongwriterIt was beautifully penned by Earl "Peanutt" Montgomery, an American country music singer-songwriter known for writing hit songs for George Jones.
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Album BackgroundThe album "The Battle" was Jones' first album to follow his divorce from his famous wife and singing partner, Tammy Wynette, which added a more poignant background to songs like "The Old Man No One Loves."
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GenreThis track falls under the traditional country music genre, also known as honky-tonk music.
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SubjectThe song narrates a story about an old, lonely man who is ignored and no longer loved by society, mirroring Jones' feelings of loneliness after his infamous divorce.
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LyricsThe poignant lyrics reflect the loneliness and solitude experienced by many elderly people. It brings to light societal issues like neglect and isolation of the elderly.
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Connection with George JonesJones himself was not old at the time of recording this song, but he had a unique ability to convey heartbreak and isolation, which made the song more relatable and touching to his listeners.
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Vocal StyleGeorge Jones is known for his distinctive vocal style, and "The Old Man No One Loves" is no exception. His emotive and conversational delivery has made many critics regard him as one of the greatest singers in the history of country music.
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Commercial SuccessWhile "The Battle" did fairly well on the charts, "The Old Man No One Loves" was not released as a single, therefore it didn't chart individually. However, its depth, emotion, and storytelling ability have made it a treasured track among George Jones' fans.
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LegacyDespite not being a commercial hit on its own, "The Old Man No One Loves" is considered a classic, showcasing Jones' ability to convey emotion and pain through his music. It remains a powerful example of country music's storytelling tradition.
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