Greene was born on January 7, 1930, in Maryville, Tennessee. In the early 1950's, he moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where he formed his own band, The Peach Tree Boys as a lead vocalist, drummer, and guitarist. In 1959, he moved back to Tennessee and settled in Nashville and formed his own band, The Tennessee Mountain Boys. One day in 1961, the band opened for Ernest Tubb, and Ernest noticed Jack's talents and asked him to join his band, which he did. For the next few years, he was a drummer, guitarist, vocalist, and M.C. in Ernest Tubb's band, The Texas Troubadors. He soon was starting to open shows for Ernest playing guitar and singing and in 1964, Jack released his first solo record with "The Last Letter" which first appeared on one of Tubb's live albums. The song got attention from Ernest's record label Decca Records who released it as a single. Another single followed in 1965 with "Don't You Ever Get Tired Of Hurtin' Me" but this didn't chart as it came out at the same time as Ray Price's version. Tubb encouraged him to pursue a solo career, and Greene achieved great success right away. His first Top 40 hit came in early 1966 with "Ever Since My Baby Went Away". Later that year, he released a song that put him on top. The song was "There Goes My Everything" and it was a monster hit, staying on top of the Country charts for 7 weeks, and even becoming a crossover hit, the album stayed #1 for an entire year. The success continued into 1967 as well with another number 1 smash in "All The Time" (on top for 5 weeks) and a number 2 hit with "What Locks The Door". In 1967, he received the prestigious awards for Male Vocalist of the Year, Single of the Year, and Album of the Year from the Country Music Association. In all, he has recorded nine number one country hits on various charts including 5 number one Billboard hits. His success continued into 1968 with another number 1 with "You Are My Treasure" and the top 5 hit "Love Takes Care Of Me". In 1969, he had 2 number 1 hits with "Until My Dreams Come True" and "Statue Of A Fool". He completed the year out with the Top 5 "Back In The Arms Of Love".
In 1970, Jack gained a duet and a touring partner in Jeannie Seely, and together they had a number 2 hit with the song "Wish I Didn't Have To Miss You". Jack and Jeannie's stage show became one of the biggest touring acts during the 1970's. Jack continued to have both solo hits and duets with Jeannie Seely. Among the biggest of these hits during the 70's included "Lord, Is That Me" (1970), "There's A Lot About A Woman A Man Don't Know" (1971), and 2 more duets with Jeannie with "Much Oblige" (1972) and "What In The World Has Gone Wrong With Our Love" (1972). Jack's career continued when Decca became MCA Records and he continued to chart with "Satisfaction" (1973), "I Need Somebody Bad" (1973), and "It's Time To Cross That Bridge" (1974). Afterwards, his chart success declined rapidly as another song in 1974 and one song in 1975 were minor hits and he was dropped by MCA Records in 1976.
Jack enjoyed a brief comeback to the charts in 1980 with the Top 30 hit "Yours For The Taking" on Frontline Records. He achieved several more minor hits on Frontline and then on EMH and Step One. He continues to tour regularly and appears on The Grand Ole Opry, where he has been a member since 1967, and 2007 marked his 40th anniversary with the Opry.
He died in Nashville, TN on 15 March, 2013, from complications of Alzheimer's disease. He was 83.
All The Time
Jack Greene Lyrics
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Every day I'll prove it every way in happiness or in loneliness I'll love you
Other arms may tempt me but don't let that bother you
For even if they tempt me I'll never be untrue
Through the years through smiles or tears I'll love you
Other arms may tempt me...
The lyrics of Jack Greene’s “All the Time” is a promise of unconditional love to the person he loves. He vows to love her constantly and tenderly all the time, no matter what the circumstances may be. The love he has for her is not limited to just happy times, but also in loneliness and through smiles or tears. He reassures his partner that no other person's temptation will steer him away from his loyalty to her. Even if someone else tries to lure him, he would never betray her love. The phrase, “All the time” is repeated throughout the song's entire verse, emphasising the depth and consistency of his enduring love. The song unravels differently than the conventional love songs that earn recognition for only showcasing the honeymoon phase of a relationship. Instead, it acknowledges the various ups and downs a couple can experience throughout the years, from moments of joy to moments of heartbreak, and promises to stand by the person through it all.
Line by Line Meaning
All the time yes darling all the time tenderly constantly I'll love you
I promise to love you always, with tenderness and consistency.
Every day I'll prove it every way in happiness or in loneliness I'll love you
I will show you my love every day and in every circumstance, whether we are happy or alone.
Other arms may tempt me but don't let that bother you
Don't worry about other people trying to win me over, because my heart belongs to you.
For even if they tempt me I'll never be untrue
Even if someone else tries to steal my heart, I will never betray your trust or love.
All the time yes darling all the time
I will love you consistently and unconditionally always.
Through the years through smiles or tears I'll love you
No matter what obstacles we face, be it joy or sorrow, my love for you will remain strong and unwavering.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MEL TILLIS, WAYNE P. WALKER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dick Gerlikowski
One of my all time favorites. No one can sing like Jack Greene
Teddy Salad
Jack was the real deal Country legend.
walter tillis
This was a favorite of mine to sing to my wife. We had married when we were 19. Married two months then I was gone to war. when we were 21 years old and I had returned from Vietnam, we were stationed at Camp Pendleton, California. She would run her fingers over my lips and ask, "Do you love me?" God yes. I would sing this song to her. Two young lovers in love. We loved it. God took her home after 22 years. That was in 1988. Thank you for the years you gave me, Loretta. I still miss you.
Sandy
You were very blessed to have true love even if was cut short. God Bless you always.
qthemusicdj
That was beautiful
packingten
walter tillis. Thank you for sharing thank you for serving our great Country sorry you lost your love...
dave bob
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Herb Houston
I really don't know when it was that I first heard this song, but I can say for sure that I loved it then and I love it now after all those decades of time that I've listened to this incredible singer. He, like so many others, has gone home and we are left with saddened hearts and a void inside that just can't be filled by someone else. He had the ability to take a song....put his magic touch on it and make it come alive. I will forever remember that about this amazing singer and incredible man. I miss you Jack....Rest in the glory of God's love for eternity....
Willie Briscoe
RIP Mr.Greene love your music a true legend .