Morgan was born to Zachariah "Zach" Morgan and Ethel Turner in Waverly, Tennessee, but was raised in Barberton, Ohio. He was, along with a few other contemporaries (most notably Eddy Arnold and Jim Reeves), referred to as a "country crooner;" his singing style being more similar to that of Bing Crosby or Perry Como than that of Ernest Tubb or Lefty Frizzell.
Morgan was a member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1948, and is best remembered for the Columbia Records song "Candy Kisses", which was a No. 1 hit on the Billboard country music chart for three weeks in 1949. He also had several hits based on a "rose" theme: "Room Full of Roses", "Red Roses For A Blue Lady", and "Red Roses From the Blue Side of Town". In the early 1950s he hosted a 15-minute radio program syndicated nationally by RadiOzark Enterprises in Springfield, Missouri.
In 1974, Morgan was the last person to sing on the stage of the Ryman Auditorium before the Grand Ole Opry moved to the new Grand Ole Opry House. A week later he was the first to sing on stage at the venue.
He died in 1975 of a heart attack after undergoing open heart surgery and was interred in the Spring Hill Cemetery in Madison, Tennessee.
His daughter, country music singer Lorrie Morgan, released two songs as duets with her late father dubbed in: "I'm Completely Satisfied" (1979) and "From This Moment On" (2006)
Almost
George Morgan Lyrics
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Almost you were my bride to be
But each promise that was made
You have broken and betrayed
Oh, how close we were almost
Almost I heard the church bells ring
But I hear now instead
All those unkind words you said
Oh, how close we were almost
The song "Almost" by George Morgan is a soulful ballad that describes the end of an almost romance. The lyrics reflect on a time where both parties almost fell in love and were almost ready to get married. However, the promises made by the other person were broken and betrayed, leading to an unfulfilled love story. The pain of the singer is palpable as he reminisces about how close they were, but it was all in vain.
The song is full of raw emotion, and the lyrics are straightforward, making it easy for listeners to understand and relate to. The use of "almost" in the song's title and lyrics further emphasizes the sense of loss and missed opportunity. The song is also quite reflective, making the listener question what could have been different in the relationship or why things went the way they did.
Overall, the song "Almost" is a powerful expression of heartbreak and missed chances in love. It resonates with listeners who have experienced such situations and is a timeless classic that continues to touch hearts and souls.
Line by Line Meaning
Almost you fell in love with me
You were on the verge of falling in love with me
Almost you were my bride to be
You were so close to becoming my fiancƩ
But each promise that was made
Despite all the promises made by you
You have broken and betrayed
You have betrayed my trust by breaking all your promises
Oh, how close we were almost
We were nearly close to being together
Almost I heard the church bells ring
I almost heard the wedding bells ringing for us
Almost I heard the choir sing
I was about to hear the choir sing for our wedding
But I hear now instead
Unfortunately, what I hear now instead
All those unkind words you said
Are all the unkind words you said to me
Oh, how close we were almost
We were so close to being together, but not anymore
Lyrics Ā© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: JARET REDDICK, BUTCH WALKER
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@miltonmoore5294
Columbia Records
released only
3 LP'S on George
during his 25 years on the label.
I don't know who
was more insane,
Columbia Records
for not capitalizing on his
enormous talent
and popularity, or
George Morgan
for staying with
the label that
treated him so
miserably! What
an infernal outrage! He deserved better.š¢
@sauquoit13456
In the June 7th, 1952 issue of Billboard magazine, "Almost" by George Morgan was tied at position #2 with Carl Smith's "Don't Just Stand There" on the 'Country and Western Records Most Played By Folk Disk Jockeys' chart, it spent one week at #2 and that was also its peak position on the chart...
Between 1949 and 1979 the Waverly, Tennessee native had thirty-six records on the Billboard's charts, ten* made the Top 10 with one reaching #1, "Candy Kisses", in 1949...
George Thomas Morgan passed away at the young age of 51 on July 7th, 1975 {a heart attack after undergoing open-heart surgery}...
May he R.I.P.
* He just missed having an eleventh Top 10 record when his "All i Need Is Some More Lovin'" peaked at #11 in 1949...
And from the 'For What It's Worth' department, the remainder of the Top 10 on June 7th, 1952:
At #1. "Wild Side of Life" by Hank Thompson
#4. "Talk To Your Heart" by Ray Price
#5. "That Heart Belongs To Me" by Webb Pierce
#6. "It's A Lovely, Lovely Day" by Carl Smith
#6. "Are you Teasing Me?" by Carl Smith
#8. "Half As Much" by Hank Williams
#9. "Don't Stay Away" by Lefty Frizzell
#10. "Wondering" by Webb Pierce
@benniesweat9848
How says George Morgan was not a super star? I am old enough to remember him, back in the 50's, in my book he will always be a star.
@webbjr37
George Morgan was no where as successful as Eddy Arnold Jim Reeves Faron Young Marty Robbins, I also am old enough to remember when George was at his peak with songs like Candy Kisses and my point was altho George was in my opinion as good as the best he did not enjoy the fame of many other's, Such as named above,Even singers who were no where as good as George Morgan receivedĀ much more air play
@roned9189
your so true
@miltonmoore5294
Columbia Records
released only
3 LP'S on George
during his 25 years on the label.
I don't know who
was more insane,
Columbia Records
for not capitalizing on his
enormous talent
and popularity, or
George Morgan
for staying with
the label that
treated him so
miserably! What
an infernal outrage! He deserved better.š¢
@randysherman8878
One of my all time favorite songs. Thanks so much for sharing !
@sauquoit13456
In the June 7th, 1952 issue of Billboard magazine, "Almost" by George Morgan was tied at position #2 with Carl Smith's "Don't Just Stand There" on the 'Country and Western Records Most Played By Folk Disk Jockeys' chart, it spent one week at #2 and that was also its peak position on the chart...
Between 1949 and 1979 the Waverly, Tennessee native had thirty-six records on the Billboard's charts, ten* made the Top 10 with one reaching #1, "Candy Kisses", in 1949...
George Thomas Morgan passed away at the young age of 51 on July 7th, 1975 {a heart attack after undergoing open-heart surgery}...
May he R.I.P.
* He just missed having an eleventh Top 10 record when his "All i Need Is Some More Lovin'" peaked at #11 in 1949...
And from the 'For What It's Worth' department, the remainder of the Top 10 on June 7th, 1952:
At #1. "Wild Side of Life" by Hank Thompson
#4. "Talk To Your Heart" by Ray Price
#5. "That Heart Belongs To Me" by Webb Pierce
#6. "It's A Lovely, Lovely Day" by Carl Smith
#6. "Are you Teasing Me?" by Carl Smith
#8. "Half As Much" by Hank Williams
#9. "Don't Stay Away" by Lefty Frizzell
#10. "Wondering" by Webb Pierce
@crocks2871
I have always loved this song.. I have the origional 45 record of this, something about George Morgan's voice and the steel guitar of Little Roy Wiggins made his songs great too
@djoecon
Where are these nice old songs today, nice to hear the words clearly without all that yelling and banging of instruments,good memories that touches the heart.
@kylechip
Great voice, great song! Tks for posting!
@pumpkineckbort8856
Such a smooth voice, akin to fine silk.