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".
Help Me Make It Through the Night
Billie Jo Spears Lyrics
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Shake it loose and let it fall
Layin' soft upon my skin
Like the shadows on the wall
Come and lay down by my side
Till the early mornin' light
All I'm takin' is your time
I don't care who's right or wrong
I don't try to understand
Let the devil take tomorrow
Lord tonight I need a friend
Yesterday is dead and gone
And tomorrow's out of sight
And it's sad to be alone
In the opening verse of the song, Billie Jo Spears implores her lover to remove the ribbon from her hair and let it fall on her skin like the shadows on the wall. She invites him to lie down by her side until the early morning light and all she asks for is his time to help her make it through the night. This evocative imagery captures the intensity and intimacy of the moment, as two lovers seek solace in each other's company.
In the second verse, the singer expresses her apathy towards the ongoing conflict between her and her lover. She does not try to understand who is right or wrong and is willing to let the devil take tomorrow. All she needs is a friend tonight to help her overcome her fears and doubts. Yesterday is dead and gone, tomorrow's out of sight, and all that remains is the present moment, which is a sad and lonely place.
The song's lyrics express a deep desire for companionship and comfort. The singer is seeking solace in her lover's arms, hoping that he can help her forget her troubles and make it through the night. The song's evocative imagery and poignant lyrics have made it a timeless classic, resonating with audiences for generations.
Line by Line Meaning
Take the ribbon from your hair
Remove your head adornment
Shake it loose and let it fall
Let it come undone and fall down
Layin' soft upon my skin
Resting gently on my skin
Like the shadows on the wall
Similar to the shadows cast on the wall
Come and lay down by my side
Join me on this same bed
Till the early mornin' light
Stay with me until the morning light
All I'm takin' is your time
I only request for your companionship
Help me make it through the night
Assist me in getting through this night
I don't care who's right or wrong
I am not bothered about who is correct or false
I don't try to understand
I do not bother about comprehending
Let the devil take tomorrow
Leave tomorrow's concerns to the devil
Lord tonight I need a friend
I need a companion tonight
Yesterday is dead and gone
The past is behind us
And tomorrow's out of sight
The future is unseen
And it's sad to be alone
Being solitary is sorrowful
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Written by: Kris Kristofferson
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CountryQueen4Ever
Lyrics:
Take the ribbons from my hair shake it loose and let it fall
Laying soft against your skin like the shadows on the wall
Come and lay down by my side till the early morning light
All I'm taking is your time help me make it through the night
I don't care who's right or wrong and I won't try to understand
Let the devil take tomorrow Lord tonight I need a friend
Yesterday is dead and gone and tomorrow's out of sight
And it's sad to be alone help me make it through the night
And it's so sad to be alone please help me make it through the night
Yesterday is dead and gone and tomorrow's out of sight
And it's sad to be alone help me make it through the night
It's so sad to be alone help me make it through the night
CountryQueen4Ever
Lyrics:
Take the ribbons from my hair shake it loose and let it fall
Laying soft against your skin like the shadows on the wall
Come and lay down by my side till the early morning light
All I'm taking is your time help me make it through the night
I don't care who's right or wrong and I won't try to understand
Let the devil take tomorrow Lord tonight I need a friend
Yesterday is dead and gone and tomorrow's out of sight
And it's sad to be alone help me make it through the night
And it's so sad to be alone please help me make it through the night
Yesterday is dead and gone and tomorrow's out of sight
And it's sad to be alone help me make it through the night
It's so sad to be alone help me make it through the night
Marcelo Sastre
Versión de extrema calidad, en esta sublime voz , la justicia de BILLIE, JO, SPEARS, es un universo de complicidad total , y yo espero contribuir a rescatar tanta belleza musical, mi admiración por ella siempre, humildemente, 💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍇🍇🍇🍇🍇🍇🍇🍇🍇🍇🍇🍇🍇🍇🍇
Don Unneland
A beautiful voice she has
Ester Castillo
BEAUTIFUL , BEST VOICE I HAVE EVER HEARD😃😃😃
francine dumont
bravo Billie Jo Spears je t'adore ta voix chaude elle sens le parfum j'adore cette musique Country
Ester Castillo
Back again, LOVE BJ'S VOICE SOÒO MUCH. 🤩😍😍
Marcelo Sastre
Tu as venido a mi vida para quedarte hasta el fin de mis días, tu música me transporta a lo más sublime, tu calidad y belleza es un don que tu y yo en el universo se unirán, tu eres el ícono musical, y yo tu resumen musical, sinceramente, 💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Zdenek Vrbicky
Amazing,Billie
Marlou Wevers
So beautiful ♥♥♥♥
CountryBoy Williams
SAMMI SMITH OWNS THIS ONE...BUT, BILLIE JO`S RIGHT ON HER HEELS.....BEAUTIFUL