The daughter of singer George Morgan, she made her first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry at age thirteen, performing Marie Osmond's "Paper Roses." Her father died when she was sixteen.
When her father died in 1975, she took over his band and began leading the group through various club gigs. Within a few years she disbanded the group, and in 1977 she went on to play with the Little Roy Wiggins band. She then became a receptionist and demo singer at Acuff-Rose, where she also wrote songs.
In 1978, she had one minor hit single; the following year another minor hit with "I'm Completely Satisfied", an electronically dubbed duet with her late father. She began touring Nashville nightclubs and opened for a number of acts, including Jack Greene, Billy Thunderkloud, and Jeannie Seely. She toured as a duet partner with George Jones and spent two years as part of the Opryland USA bluegrass show and as a regular singer on TNN's Nashville Now.
In 1983, TNN was launched as the first cable network devoted to country music. Morgan was a regular on the show Nashville Now, singing towards the end of each show.
In 1984, Morgan scored a minor hit with "Don't Go Changing". That year she became the youngest singer ever to join the Grand Ole Opry.
In 1988, Morgan was signed with RCA Records, her first major label.
In 1989, Morgan's first album Leave the Light On was released; "Trainwreck of Emotion" became her first Top 20 hit, followed by her first major hit with "Dear Me".
In 1990, Morgan had her first number one single, "Five Minutes". That song was also featured in her album Leave the Light On, which went gold.
In 1991, Morgan's second album Something in Red went platinum. Morgan married her third husband Brad Thompson, bus driver of Clint Black.
In 1992, Morgan's third album Watch Me was released on RCA's newest label, BNA Records, spawning the number one single "What Part of No".
In 1993, Morgan was the first female country artist to have three albums in a row to be certified platinum. Morgan's romantic life gained tabloid attention with Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman following her third divorce.
In 1994, Morgan was voted Female Vocalist of the Year by the fans in TNN's Music City News awards. She would earn this honor again in 1996, 1997 and 1998. She also appeared on Frank Sinatra's Duets II album, singing a version of "How Do You Keep the Music Playing" intertwined with Sinatra's "My Funny Valentine".
In 1995, Morgan had another number one song on the Country Charts called "I Didn't Know My Own Strength" from her Greatest Hits CD.
In 1996, Morgan was featured on the Beach Boys' now out-of-print album Stars and Stripes Vol. 1 performing a cover of their 1964 hit "Don't Worry Baby". The Beach Boys provided the harmonies and backing vocals.
Personal life
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Morgan is known for her turbulent personal life -- she told Larry King in an interview that "drama is something that lets you know you're still alive." As of 2006, she is married to singer Sammy Kershaw; they were separated at one point but apparently have since reconciled. Kershaw is her fifth husband; she was married to country singer Keith Whitley from 1986 until his death in 1989. They had one child together, a son, Jesse Keith Whitley, born in 1987. She also has a daughter Morgan from her first marriage. Prior to Kershaw she was involved in a lengthy relationship with Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Troy Aikman.
[edit] U.S. Senator Fred Thompson and Lorrie Morgan (1994-1996)
Morgan was also romantically linked from 1994 to 1996 with actor, lobbyist, former U.S. Senator from Tennessee (and former Hendersonville, Tennessee resident), and possible 2008 Republican Presidential candidate Fred Dalton Thompson.
In her book Forever Yours, Faithfully: My Love Story, Morgan states that:
It was great to go out with an older man [Fred Thompson] who was very successful on his own. I felt very secure with him, and he became a wonderful friend, a caring, inspirational man who would encourage me not to doubt myself (which, maybe you can tell by now, is one of my best things).
Fred is an extremely generous man. He wined and dined me and bought me presents --- furs, earrings, Chanel shoes with real high heels.
For a while, I enjoyed my first exposure to politics. It was interesting to hear about political conversations, and people even began talking about Fred as a potential president. It was inevitable that I would be sitting at a glamorous party and would have the flickering thought, So, this is what it's like to be a First Lady. Hell, I could handle that. Then I would say, "Oops, better drop the 'hell'"
I put myself to the task of being a great companion to a stimulating and important man, and as a result I become boring. I lost my spunk, my spontaneity, I had to stop and think about the political implications of everything before I uttered a word in public. Was this a Democratic issue? Was this a Republican issue? I could not trust my best asset, my gut instincts. In other words, I could not be myself.
Fred let me know that it was important how I dressed. Sedate was in. Even if I felt like a little flair that night, forget it --- we might be with men who had big wallets and insecure wives, wives who were a little older than I was. So get that basic black dress out of the closet. And no cleavage, baby.
Fred's senator buddies loved me, and some of my friends said that they never seen me happier. For a while, I wanted to marry Fred, but I knew he could not accept me as I am.
Forever Yours, Faithfully: My Love Story. pp. 262-263. Lorrie Morgan with George Vecsey. 1997. Ballantine Books. ISBN 0-345-41297-4
I've Enjoyed As Much As I Can Stand
Lorrie Morgan Lyrics
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I'm so glad I got to see you once again
I've enjoyed just stiitn' down and reminicin'
but I've enjoyed as much of this as I can stand
The say you wish I could get to know your real love
Yeah we'll get together now and then
No I don't think I have time to see her picture
Not right now
Oh there's so much more between us then this table
All our hopes all our dreams and all my plans
Yes it goes with out me saying I still love you
I've enjoyed as much of this as I can stand
(Refrain)Oh there's so much more between us then this table
All our hopes, all our dreams and all my plans
Yes it goes with out me saying I still love you
I've enjoyed as much of this as I can stand
Yes it goes without me saying I hate to leave you
But I've enjoyed as much of this as I can stand
The lyrics to Lorrie Morgan's song "I've Enjoyed As Much Of This As I Can Stand" tell a story of a chance encounter between two former lovers who sit down and reminisce about their past. The singer acknowledges that the person sitting in front of them looks better than they remember, and they're glad to have seen them again. They've enjoyed sitting down and reflecting on old times, but they've had enough - the emotions are too overwhelming to keep going.
The two discuss the real love in the singer's life, but they don't have time to see a picture of her right now. The lyrics acknowledge that there's so much more between them than the table they're sitting at, including their hopes, dreams, and plans. The singer makes it clear that they still love this person, even as they acknowledge that they've reached the end of what they can handle emotionally. They hate to leave, but they've enjoyed as much of this as they can stand.
Overall, the lyrics to "I've Enjoyed As Much Of This As I Can Stand" capture a bittersweet moment between two former lovers who still have feelings for each other but have come to the realization that they cannot pursue a romantic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You look better tonight then I remember
I am pleased to see that your appearance has improved since the time I last saw you
I'm so glad I got to see you once again
I am extremely happy to have had the opportunity to see you again
I've enjoyed just sittin' down and reminiscin'
I have relished the time spent sitting down and recollecting old memories
but I've enjoyed as much of this as I can stand
I have reached my limit on how much I can enjoy this situation
The say you wish I could get to know your real love
They say you want me to meet your current romantic partner
Yeah we'll get together now and then
We will make plans to occasionally spend time together
No I don't think I have time to see her picture
I am currently too busy to take a look at a photo of your significant other
Not right now
I am not available to do so at the moment
Oh there's so much more between us then this table
Our relationship is much deeper than just sitting at this table
All our hopes all our dreams and all my plans
We share aspirations, ambitions, and intentions for the future
Yes it goes with out me saying I still love you
It is already understood that I still have deep feelings for you
I've enjoyed as much of this as I can stand
I have surpassed my limit on how much I can enjoy this situation
(Refrain)Oh there's so much more between us then this table
Our relationship extends beyond the confines of this physical space
All our hopes, all our dreams and all my plans
We both have shared aspirations, ambitions, and intentions for the future
Yes it goes with out me saying I still love you
It is already understood that I still have deep feelings for you
I've enjoyed as much of this as I can stand
I have exceeded my threshold on how much I can enjoy this situation
Yes it goes without me saying I hate to leave you
It is understood that I have a dislike for departing from your presence
But I've enjoyed as much of this as I can stand
However, I can no longer endure any more enjoyment from this situation
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: BILL ANDERSON
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ayronsmama05
Thanks Jack, love to hear Lorie sing anything and this is a good one! Blessings!
J.W. Gauntt
you're very welcome , God Bless
Ruth Boykin
Such a fantastic singer and song! Thanks Jackie! Have a great night.
J.W. Gauntt
certainly welcome
Primrose Haran
Fantastic love lorries voice great song thank you so much for this
J.W. Gauntt
very welcome
graham “Gus” bull
One of my most played Porter Wagoner numbers....this however,is just beautiful....and will be played a bunch of times too!
J.W. Gauntt
glad you enjoyed , appreciate you listening , Graham
Maurice Pomeroy
This a great ❤song. I love country music.🎉
Linda Osborne
Love this song. True country, and Lorrie does a fantastic job. Thank you for sharing 🌝🌝🌝