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".
True Love
Billie Jo Spears Lyrics
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True love, true love
So on and on it will always be
True love, true love
For you and I have a guardian angel
On high with nothing to do
But to give to you and to give to me
(I give to you and you give to me)
True love, true love
(So on and on it will always be)
True love, true love
For you and I have a guardian angel
On high with nothing to do
But to give to you and to give to me
Love forever true
The lyrics of Billie Jo Spears's song True Love speak of a love that is pure, true and eternal. The song highlights the reciprocal nature of love, where one partner gives to the other and in turn receives the same love back. The phrase "true love" is repeated several times, underscoring the emphasis on the unwavering and steadfast nature of the love that the singer shares with her partner.
The reference to a "guardian angel" in the song suggests that the love between the couple is protected and watched over by a divine being. The idea of an angel with "nothing to do" but to ensure the couple's love remains true and eternal is symbolic of the enduring nature of the couple's love.
Overall, the lyrics of Billie Jo Spears's song True Love speak to the notion of love as a powerful and transformative force that endures through hardships and obstacles. The repetition of the phrase "true love" reinforces the idea that the couple's affection for one another is powerful enough to withstand the test of time.
Line by Line Meaning
I give to you and you give to me
Our relationship is built on mutual giving and receiving.
True love, true love
This special bond we share is only true love.
So on and on it will always be
Our love will endure forever, with no end in sight.
True love, true love
This special bond we share is only true love.
For you and I have a guardian angel
Our love is protected by a higher power, watching over us from above.
On high with nothing to do
This angel's sole purpose is to ensure our love remains strong and enduring.
But to give to you and to give to me
This angel's gift to us is an unbreakable bond of true love.
Love forever true
Our love will never falter, but remain true and steadfast for all eternity.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter
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Ruth Boykin
This is such a beautiful song! I thought I heard a cover of this song once with Mac Wiseman singing in it, but I do not remember who sang with him! It was the most beautiful! Billy Jo Spears does an awesome job of it too! Thanks B.
Primrose Haran
Really great song and love Billy jos voice thanks for this lovely post
BeMisty
You're welcome
CountryBoy Williams
MISTY...YOU'RE PLAYING MY MUSIC NOW...LOVE THE OLD COUNTRY...BEAUTIFUL
George Hayden
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