While Gayle is the younger sister of Loretta Lynn, her musical sound is very different from Lynn's. Gayle's career began as country music moved towards a more pop-oriented sound in the 1970s, as exemplified by such performers as Lynn Anderson and Barbara Mandrell. Gayle's music reflects the modern Nashville sound.
Georgia On My Mind
Crystal Gayle Lyrics
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Georgia, the whole day through
Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia
On my mind
Georgia, a song of you
Comes as sweet and clean as moonlight
Through the pines
Other arms reach out to me
Other eyes smile tenderly
Still in peaceful dreams I see
The roads leads back to you
Georgia, no peace I find
Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia
On my mind
Other arms reach out to me
Other eyes smile tenderly
Still in peaceful dreams I see
The roads leads back to you
Georgia, no peace I find
Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia
On my mind
Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia
On my mind
In Crystal Gayle's version of the classic song "Georgia On My Mind," she sings about her longing for the state of Georgia. The lyrics express her feelings of nostalgia and homesickness, as she reminisces about the sweet memories of her time spent there. The song starts with the lines “Georgia, the whole day through, Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia On my mind." Gayle is unable to shake off the memories of Georgia, as it follows her everywhere she goes.
In the following stanza, she describes the beauty of Georgia, "Georgia, a song of you, Comes as sweet and clear as moonlight through the pines." As she continues to think about Georgia, she acknowledges that other people may try to comfort her, but ultimately it is the thought of Georgia that gives her comfort. "Other arms reach out to me, Other eyes smile tenderly, Still in peaceful dreams I see, The road leads back to you."
The final stanza of the song echoes the sentiment expressed throughout the song, "Georgia, no peace I find, Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia On my mind." These lyrics encapsulate the overwhelming sense of longing felt by Gayle for the state of Georgia. The song expresses a deep connection and longing for the place she considers home.
Line by Line Meaning
Georgia
The state of Georgia, the subject of the song
Georgia, the whole day through
I am thinking about Georgia all day long
Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia On my mind
I can't stop thinking about how sweet Georgia is because of the memories the song brings
Georgia, a song of you
The song I'm hearing reminds me of Georgia
Comes as sweet and clear as moonlight through the pines
The song is clear, sweet and evocative, like moonlight in the trees
Other arms reach out to me
Other people want my attention and affection
Other eyes smile tenderly
Others look at me with kind, gentle expressions
Still in peaceful dreams I see
Even in my dreams, I am at peace
The roads leads back to you
My thoughts always come back to Georgia
Georgia, no peace I find
Without Georgia, I am restless and unfulfilled
Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia On my mind
The song conjures up fond memories and deep feelings about Georgia
Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia On my mind
The song is the source of my constant thoughts about Georgia
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Hoagy Carmichael, Stuart Gorell
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@TheRealForrestGeorge
Don't know when I've been so blue
Don't know what's come over you
You've found someone new and
Don't it make my brown eyes blue
I'll be fine when you're gone
I'll just cry all night long
Say it isn't true and
Don't it make my brown eyes blue
Tell me no secrets, tell me some lies
Give me no reasons, give me alibies
Tell me you love me and don't let me cry
Say anything but don't say goodbye
I didn't mean to treat you bad
Didn't know just what I had
But honey now I do
And don't it make my brown eyes
Don't it make my brown eyes
Don't it make my brown eyes blue
@Tubie1111
She doesn't have heavy runs or oversinging/belting. Just light and pure. So beautiful
@andrewframpton8882
.....and you can hear every sung word
@BillyNaquin-zn2mp
That's an understatement..beautiful she is !
@IH8COMERCIALRNB
Yeah I just said to my friend. The 70s have a lot of these crystal clear singers. Karen Carpenter, Olivia , Crystal Gail etc
@heatherh.197
Yeah, she sounds like she almost holds back. Her voice is powerful
@heatherh.197
Mesmerizing. Truly
@kendoglarson5419
One of my first childhood memories of music was this playing throughout my house on my Dad's turntable. I just felt so good hearing this....50 years later it's the same. 😊
@renesedonio3340
Timelessness, time stands still, everlastingly beautiful Crystal Gayle the angelic voice !!!
@chrisappleby6053
She had to be beutafull she was lorreta Lynn's younger sis two stunners together. Lol
@jamesmichaelsimmons
Me too. Me too.