Lynn was born in Butcher Hollow, Van Lear, Kentucky in 1932. According to Songfacts, Loretta Lynn's superstar Country career started in 1960 when she recorded " I'm a Honky Tonk Girl " as her debut single. The song was a minor hit, climbing to #14 on Billboard's C&W Chart. By the late 1960s she had begun picking up various Female Vocalist of the Year trophies and in 1972 the singer became the first woman in history to win the Country Music Association's Entertainer of the Year trophy. Lynn dominated the Country charts throughout the rest of the decade and has continued to record hit records through the ensuing years. Her 50th anniversary year began with the award of a Grammy Lifetime Achievement on January 31, 2010.
Lynn released over 70 albums. She is the sister of country singer Crystal Gayle (born in Paintsville, Kentucky) and Peggy Sue, and is a cousin of Patty Loveless. Her father was a coal miner in Van Lear. Her biography was made into the 1980 film, Coal Miner's Daughter.
Band of Gold
Loretta Lynn Lyrics
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My life has one desire
A simple little band of gold
To prove that you are mine
Don't want the world to have and hold
Where fame is not my line
Just want a little band of gold
To prove that you are mine
Some sail away to Araby
And other lands of mystery
Of all the wonders that they see
Will never tempt me
Some sail away to Araby
And other lands of mystery
But all the wonders that they see
Will never tempt me
For memories will soon grow old
But till the end of time
There'll be a little band of gold
To prove that you are mine
I never wanted wealth untold
But till the end of time
There'll be a little band of gold
To prove that you are mine
In Loretta Lynn's song "Band of Gold", the singer expresses her desire for a simple and meaningful symbol of love - a band of gold. The lyrics suggest that the singer does not care about fame or fortune and only wants a little band of gold to show that her love belongs to someone. The lines "I never wanted wealth untold" and "Don't want the world to have and hold, where fame is not my line" indicate the singer's emphasis on love and commitment rather than material possessions or social status.
The second verse reinforces this theme by describing other people traveling to far-off lands to chase their dreams and see incredible sights, but the singer is content with her simple desire for a band of gold. The lines "For memories will soon grow old, but till the end of time, there'll be a little band of gold, to prove that you are mine" highlight the lasting significance of such a symbol of love and commitment, even when other experiences and memories fade away.
Overall, Loretta Lynn's "Band of Gold" is a beautiful tribute to the power and beauty of simple love and commitment. The song highlights the importance of valuing what truly matters in life, rather than getting caught up in the pursuit of material possessions or fleeting experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
I never wanted wealth untold
I don't have a strong desire for materialistic things.
My life has one desire
The only thing I truly want in life is a simple symbol of our love.
A simple little band of gold
I want a basic wedding ring as a symbol of our love and commitment.
To prove that you are mine
The ring will be a physical representation of our love and commitment to each other.
Don't want the world to have and hold
I'm not interested in fame or fortune, just our love.
Where fame is not my line
I'm not looking for attention or recognition, just a strong relationship.
Just want a little band of gold
I really only want a basic wedding ring as a symbol of our love.
Some sail away to Araby
Some people search far and wide for treasures and experiences.
And other lands of mystery
Others explore exotic places and cultures.
Of all the wonders that they see
Despite their amazing experiences, nothing compares to what I have with you.
Will never tempt me
I'm not interested in those things, I only want you and our love.
For memories will soon grow old
The experiences and memories of our lives will fade away over time.
But till the end of time
Our love and commitment to each other will last forever.
There'll be a little band of gold
The ring will be a forever symbol of our love, even beyond our lifetime.
To prove that you are mine
The ring will always remind us of our love and commitment to each other.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Bob Musel, Jack Taylor
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Lawanda Finch
Love Loretta! I grew up on her music! All the old greats!
PridelessChickz
I love you so much, Loretta! I may be only 23 but you were a huge part of my childhood♥❤♥
Jessica Reed
@Mikey 3 I have raced the junior dirt race .I have also rode trail rides there.
Schneider truck Kaluhiokalani
I'm 20 and that's the same story for me!!! Love her songs.
Mikey 3
You should check out her mansion she has stores and she does little concerts dirt racing and derbies
Salvatore Vinciguerra
Awesome!
Kenya D Hardrick
I gotta sing this song at karaoke
love it
Mikey 3
I cant belive it's been a year that I went her mansion but I'll be 25 I jam out to loretta lynn and old country music I'd like to do a duet with her grand daughter
Jessica Reed
I am in middle school and I have loved Loretta Lynn since I was 5 years old