The son of Dorsey Burnette and Alberta Burnette, Burnette was literally born into a musical family. His father, and his uncle Johnny Burnette, were two of the members of the 1950s band Johnny Burnette & The Rock 'n' Roll Trio which also included Paul Burlison. It is said that Burnette performed on occasion with the Trio around the age of three. Johnny had a son born around the time Billy was born named Rocky who also became a musician. It has been said that the term "rockabilly" comes from the combination of the two cousins' names, Rocky and Billy, however that is an unconfirmed rumor.
Burnette made his first recording when he was seven, appearing with Ricky Nelson on the 1960 song "Hey Daddy (I'm Gonna Tell Santa On You)". He toured with Brenda Lee while teaching himself to play guitar and, after graduating from high school in 1969, spent three years on the road as Roger Miller's rhythm guitarist.
In 1972, Burnette signed with Entrance Records and recorded his debut album, Billy Burnette. In 1979, he switched to Polydor Records and released his second album, again titled Billy Burnette. His third album, Between Friends (Polydor, 1979), contained "What's a Little Love Between Friends", which charted briefly on the low end of the Billboard country chart.
In 1982, Mick Fleetwood invited him to join the band The Zoo for the band's album "I'm Not Me" (RCA, 1983). When Lindsey Buckingham and Fleetwood Mac parted ways in 1987, Burnette, along with guitarist Rick Vito, were asked to join the band. At the end of 1991, Burnette helped Fleetwood Mac bassist John McVie with his first solo album. In 1994, Burnette reunited with Fleetwood Mac. After Fleetwood Mac went on hiatus in 1995, Burnette co-formed the country duo Bekka & Billy.
Meanwhile, in 1992 Burnette signed with Capricorn Records, which issued Coming Home. In 1999, he signed with Grand Avenue Records and released All Night Long. After a hiatus from solo albums, he released Memphis in Manhattan in 2006. Rock & Roll With It was released in 2011.
Can't Get Over You
Billy Burnette Lyrics
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If you don't care no more
Got to pick up tracks
Don't look back
Walk on out that door
I tell my friends it's easy
She's never on my mind
From the day I said goodbye
When I tell myself I'm free
You know I'm only fooling me
'Cause no matter what I do
I can't get over you
I can't get over you
I tried to hide my pain
With a taste of the fast lane
But no abuse will shake you loose
'Cause I still feel the same
I thought I could forget you
But that was just a lie
I'm just not the same without you
Don't even want to try
When I tell myself I'm free
You know I'm only fooling me
'Cause no matter what I do
I can't get over you
I can't get over you
I don't know how it started
I don't know where I stand
I just want to be back
In your arms again
The songwriter, Billy Burnette, is struggling to get over his ex-lover. He has heard before that if you don't care about someone anymore, you should pick up tracks, don't look back, and walk out the door. He tells his friends that he's moved on from his past relationship and that his life is much better after saying goodbye to his ex-lover. However, he realizes he's merely fooling himself. Regardless of what he does or tells himself, he can't seem to move on from his past relationship.
Billy Burnette tries to hide his pain by indulging in vices such as the fast lane, but nothing has worked in shaking him loose from his past love. He initially thought he could move on and forget his ex-girlfriend, but he acknowledges that he was lying to himself. Without his ex-lover, he's not the person he used to be, and he doesn't even want to try to be someone else.
Hence, Burnette wants to be back with his lover, but he's not sure where he stands. He doesn't know how this started, but he just wants to be back in her arms once again. The lyrics show that even though Burnette has tried to move on, he finds himself introspecting and wondering about his prospects with his ex-girlfriend, who he can't seem to get over.
Line by Line Meaning
I've heard it said before
I have heard advice like this in the past
If you don't care no more
If you no longer have feelings for someone
Got to pick up tracks
You must leave and forget
Don't look back
Do not dwell on the past
Walk on out that door
Leave and move on
I tell my friends it's easy
I try to convince others and myself that it is easy
She's never on my mind
I claim to not think of her anymore
My life is so much better
I feel like my life has improved
From the day I said goodbye
Since the day I ended things with her
When I tell myself I'm free
When I try to convince myself I am over her
You know I'm only fooling me
I am lying to myself
'Cause no matter what I do
No matter my actions
I can't get over you
I cannot move on from you
I tried to hide my pain
I attempted to conceal my suffering
With a taste of the fast lane
By seeking thrills and excitement
But no abuse will shake you loose
No extreme behavior will make me forget you
'Cause I still feel the same
Because my emotions remain unchanged
I thought I could forget you
I believed I could move on from you
But that was just a lie
But that was not true
I'm just not the same without you
I do not feel like myself without you
Don't even want to try
I do not want to make an effort to get over you
I don't know how it started
I am uncertain how our situation began
I don't know where I stand
I am unsure of my position or feelings
I just want to be back
I desire to return
In your arms again
To be held by you once more
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BILLY BURNETTE, DAVID MALLOY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ron Stewart
Kenny Vaughn on lead guitar. Man he is so awesome.
Martin Mcshane
Kenny.......Fantastic!!!!
Elizabeth Burnette Buss
Really never have gotten over u! Luv u always 🎸🎸🎸💌💌🎼👨👨👧
johncfogertyfan
thank you!!!
Elizabeth Burnette Buss
Good looking ss ever!"
Jack White
Tom Petersson (Cheap Trick) on the Telecaster, isn't it?
@Heavenknows79 Everyone on earth got old. You'll probably gain wait too.