Billy Don Burns
Born in Arkansas, Billy Don Burns moved to Palm Desert, CA, in 1970 after s… Read Full Bio ↴Born in Arkansas, Billy Don Burns moved to Palm Desert, CA, in 1970 after serving in the United States Army. Although joining a publishing company and having a few songs recorded, Burns moved to Nashville in 1972. With the help of Lynn Owsley, Burns moved into a musician's boarding house in Nashville. Owsley would often sneak Burns into the Grand Ole Opry while Owsley was one of Wanda Jackson's backing musicians. In 1972, Burns signed to Wilderness Music. After performing as Hank Williams at Opryland USA in 1973, the singer/songwriter had two songs recorded. One was "Be Alright In Arkansas" by Connie Smith and the other was "I Always Come Back To Loving You" by Mel Tillis.
In 1975, Burns formed the Travis Brothers with Jimmy Getzen, but it was a short-lived project. At the time, Burns performed around various Nashville clubs, opening for Boots Randolph and also Ronnie Prophet. After breaking off a wedding engagement to Lorrie Morgan, Burns started Gypsy Women Music Publishing. The early '80s saw him touring across North America and having Arkansas governor Bill Clinton proclaim March 27th, 1983, as Billy Don Burns Day. In 1984, he recorded "New Commitments" with Lorrie Morgan and appeared on TNN. In 1990, down on his luck and producing a gospel album as well as a failed album project with prison inmate Johnny Paycheck, Burns saw his career take an upswing when Willie Nelson recorded one of his songs. In 1995, the musician released his debut album, Long Lost Highway, which received critical acclaim in North American and European country music circles. Sammy Kershaw also recorded another of Burns' songs, "Honky Tonk Boots." In 1996, teaming up with Hank Cochran, the duo recorded the Desperate Men album. In 2002, Billy Don Burns had his second solo album, Train Called Lonesome, released.
In 1975, Burns formed the Travis Brothers with Jimmy Getzen, but it was a short-lived project. At the time, Burns performed around various Nashville clubs, opening for Boots Randolph and also Ronnie Prophet. After breaking off a wedding engagement to Lorrie Morgan, Burns started Gypsy Women Music Publishing. The early '80s saw him touring across North America and having Arkansas governor Bill Clinton proclaim March 27th, 1983, as Billy Don Burns Day. In 1984, he recorded "New Commitments" with Lorrie Morgan and appeared on TNN. In 1990, down on his luck and producing a gospel album as well as a failed album project with prison inmate Johnny Paycheck, Burns saw his career take an upswing when Willie Nelson recorded one of his songs. In 1995, the musician released his debut album, Long Lost Highway, which received critical acclaim in North American and European country music circles. Sammy Kershaw also recorded another of Burns' songs, "Honky Tonk Boots." In 1996, teaming up with Hank Cochran, the duo recorded the Desperate Men album. In 2002, Billy Don Burns had his second solo album, Train Called Lonesome, released.
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Susan T.
on Lonesome 77203
In the song Lonesome 77203 by Billy Don Burns, the singer is speaking about changing their telephone number because every time the phone would ring, it was a constant reminder of the person they are no longer with. They're hoping to find solace in their new number and no longer having to speak to people who are looking for their former lover. The singer still has strong feelings for their ex and leaves their new number with the hope that one day they will call and say they've changed their mind and want to be with them again. The new number is reserved for only the ex-lover to call, as the singer cannot let go of the past and still longs for their love. It's a song about heartbreak, longing and the consequences of giving your heart away.
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Susan T.
on Lonesome 77203
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Susan T.
on Lonesome 77203
(LONESOME) 77203
WRITER: BILLY DON BURNS
PUBLISHING: GAYLOR CREEK MUSIC
CHORUS:
I’M A TRAIN
BOUND FOR NOWHERE
I DON’T TIRE
I DON’T BLEED
AIN’T NOBODY
WAITING ON ME
THEY CALL ME LONESOME 77203
A LITTLE CHILD YELLED MAMA MAMA
LOOKY YONDER MAMA
WHAT I SEE
THE OLD OUTLAW TRAIN
THEY CALL LONESOME
MAMA IT’S LONESOME 77203
RIDE
I DON’T STOP
THE TRAIN FOR NO ONE
I DON’T SHARE
MY MISERY
DON’T SELL NO FARES
DON’T TAKE ON RIDERS
NOT ON LONESOME 77203
RIDE
THE BASTARD SHERRIFF
SAID THE TRAINS ON SOMETHING
SOMEBODY SAID SHERRIFF
WHAT YOU RECKON IT BE
MAN HE’S ALL DOPED UP LIKE
OLD HANK WILLIAMS
DAMN OLE LONESOME 77203
CHORUS:
HEY I’M A TRAIN
BOUND FOR NOWHERE
I DON’T TIRE
I DON’T BLEED
AINT NOBODY
WAITIN ON ME
NOT ON LONESOME 77203