Spears moved from Texas to Nashville in 1964. She earned a Capitol Records contract in 1968. Her first hit was 1969's "Mr. Walker, It's All Over."
Spears won country fans over with her tough, bluesy style; however, it was not until 1975's "Blanket on the Ground" that she broke through to major stardom. The song hit number one on the country charts in the United States. The song did well in the United Kingdom, as well; the song climbed into the top five in the pop hits there.
Spears' followed up "Blanket on the Ground" with the top ten "What I've Got In Mind." "What I've Got in Mind" did even better in the United Kingdom, turning out to be a second top 5 British hit for her across the sea.
Spears had successes with "Misty Blue," "'57 Chevrolet," "Love Ain't Gonna Wait For Us," "If You Want Me," and others. 1981's remake of Tammy Wynette's 1960s hit, "Your Good Girl's Gonna Go Bad," was Spear's last voyage into America's country top 20.
Her Greatest Hits album was a top 10 best seller, and furthered her fan base.
By the mid-1980s, her success in the United States had tapered off. However, she retained a following in the U.K., recording a number of albums for the British market that had limited or no release in America. This level of fame in Britain was summed up by the the magazine entitled Country Music People during the 1990s when an article described Spears as "The Queen Mother of Country music."
In 2005, Spears released the album "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry".
Georgia On My Mind
Billie Jo Spears Lyrics
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Quite as often as I could have
Maybe I didn't treat you
Quite as good as I should have
If I made you feel second best
Girl I'm sorry I was blind
But you were always on my mind
Maybe I didn't hold you
All those lonely, lonely times
I guess I never told you
That I am so happy that you're mine
If I made you feel second best
Girl I'm sorry I was blind
But you were always on my mind
You were always on my mind
Tell me, tell me that your sweet love hasn't died
Give me, give me one more chance
To keep you satisfied
I'll keep you satisfied
Little things I should have said and done
I just never took the time
But you were always on my mind
You were always on my mind
You were always on my mind
You were always on my mind
In this song, Billie Jo Spears expresses regret for not being the best partner to her significant other. She acknowledges that she didn't love or treat them as well as she should have, and is sorry for making them feel like second best. However, despite her shortcomings, her partner was always on her mind, indicating that their presence was a constant reminder of what she had, and what could have been if things were different. By admitting her faults and apologizing, Spears hopes to salvage what she can and keep her partner satisfied in the future.
The lyrics in this song are relatable to anyone who has been in a relationship where they could have done better. It's an honest admission of guilt and an attempt to make amends. The melody is also melancholic, further emphasizing the regretful tone of the song. It's a cautionary tale of not taking relationships for granted and making sure to appreciate your loved ones as much as possible.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I didn't love you
Possibly, I did not love you enough
Quite as often as I could have
Not as frequently as I had the chance
Maybe I didn't treat you
Perhaps, I did not treat you well
Quite as good as I should have
Not as good as I had an obligation to
If I made you feel second best
In case I made you feel inferior
Girl I'm sorry I was blind
I am sorry for my ignorance
But you were always on my mind
However, you were always significant to me
Maybe I didn't hold you
Maybe I did not hug you tightly enough
All those lonely, lonely times
During all those times you were alone
I guess I never told you
I assume I never expressed to you
That I am so happy that you're mine
I am incredibly content that you belong to me
Tell me, tell me that your sweet love hasn't died
Communicate to me that your affection for me still exists
Give me, give me one more chance
Provide me with an opportunity to make things better
To keep you satisfied
To make sure that you are happy
I'll keep you satisfied
I pledge to keep you pleased
Little things I should have said and done
I overlooked some small gestures and declarations
I just never took the time
I did not devote enough attention
But you were always on my mind
Nevertheless, you were always significant to me
You were always on my mind
You were always on my mind
You were always on my mind
You were always on my mind
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Johnny Christopher, Mark James, Wayne Thompson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ronaldholtz5250
This song is amazing as it brings back memories with my dear wife as we had 49 wonderful years together prior to her journey to heaven ❤️ ♥️
@williamcombs2290
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@dannybrasco7928
Good bless you, such a nice comment.
@PhilLowry-tv9oo
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@margaretmulligan799
God bless your soul and just to say you and your wife will always be together 😢🫂 xxx
@BrightwhiteWolf
She will Always be with you🫂
@evelynberry9942
I can remember my Mum dancing to this. Sadly she is no longer with us but I can still see her. We played it for her funeral and today she would have been 89. Happy birthday Mum xx
@elainemcdermid9043
I can still remember Dad , one Saturday, just popping this on , and turning up the volume up 😊
I think it showed just how much he loved mum and how’s happy they were …..both passed now, but I always think it was their song ❤
@DOLLY1957
This fabulous time piece was played at my cousin's funeral a few weeks ago... Rest peacefully 💫 PAULA CARNEY...Lots of love from your Cuz x❤
@Myshane
&DOLLY1957. What a beautiful sentiment for your cousin. May she rest peacefully 💐