Bill Monroe (September 13, 1911 – September 9, 1996) developed the style of… Read Full Bio ↴Bill Monroe (September 13, 1911 – September 9, 1996) developed the style of country music known as bluegrass, which takes its name from his band, the "Blue Grass Boys," named for his home state of Kentucky. Monroe's performing career spanned 60 years as a singer, instrumentalist, composer and bandleader. He is often referred to as "the father of bluegrass."

In the rock (and roll) community, Bill Monroe may be best known via one of Elvis Presley's earliest recordings at Sun Records, that of Monroe's 'Blue Moon of Kentucky'. Patsy Cline also made a highly regarded version of this song.

Linda Lou
Bill Monroe Lyrics

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In the state of West Virginia among the peaceful rolling hills
There I met a mountain maid with eyes of blue
Golden hair so soft and curly and her lips were like the dew
She was the queen of West Virginia and her name was Linda Lou

Linda Lou my Linda Lou can't you hear me calling you
Calling like a lonesome dove my Linda Lou
When the moon is in the blue and the stars are shining too

Can't you hear my lonely heart calling for you Linda Lou

I recall the night I met her how I held her hand in mine
I recall the night we kissed and bid adieu

Many miles may separate us if I should cross the ocean blue
My heart is still in West Virginia with my darling Linda Lou

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bill Monroe's song "Linda Lou" paint a vivid picture of a beautiful and enchanting mountain maid named Linda Lou. The song speaks of the rolling hills of West Virginia, where the singer first encountered Linda Lou. Her blue eyes, soft and curly golden hair, and lips that were like the dew made a lasting impression on him. She was the queen of West Virginia, and he couldn't resist calling out to her. Even in his lonely heart, he can still hear the sound of her name, Linda Lou, calling out to him.

Line by Line Meaning

In the state of West Virginia among the peaceful rolling hills
The setting of the story takes place in the state of West Virginia with rolling hills and a tranquil environment.

There I met a mountain maid with eyes of blue
The singer encounters a young woman from the mountainous region of West Virginia with blue eyes.

Golden hair so soft and curly and her lips were like the dew
The woman's hair was soft and curly and her lips were moist and fresh.

She was the queen of West Virginia and her name was Linda Lou
Linda Lou was admired and highly regarded by the people of West Virginia.

Linda Lou my Linda Lou can't you hear me calling you
The artist is calling out to Linda Lou in hopes that she hears him.

Calling like a lonesome dove my Linda Lou
He is calling out to Linda Lou with a feeling of loneliness and sorrow.

When the moon is in the blue and the stars are shining too
The singer calls out to Linda Lou during the night when the moon is present and the stars are visible.

Can't you hear my lonely heart calling for you Linda Lou
The artist wants Linda Lou to understand the sadness in his heart and how much he misses her.

I recall the night I met her how I held her hand in mine
The artist remembers the moment he met Linda Lou and how he held her hand in his.

I recall the night we kissed and bid adieu
He also recalls the night they shared a kiss and said goodbye.

Many miles may separate us if I should cross the ocean blue
The singer understands that they may be separated by distance, even if he has to cross an ocean.

My heart is still in West Virginia with my darling Linda Lou
Despite being separated, the artist's heart still longs for Linda Lou and he still regards her as his darling.

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