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 Just Might Be
Lorrie Morgan Lyrics
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I just might be a pleasant dream, that will haunt you for all time Sometimes peaceful and serene, sometimes tearing at your mind
I might be that scent of perfume, on that pillow where I use to lay
I just might be the best damn thing, that you ever threw away
I just might be a soft caress, that you wish was still around
Just a little happiness, you were lucky that you found
I might be that one I love you, that you meant but wouldn't say
I just might be the best damn thing that you ever threw away
Do you wish that it was different, do you realize just what you had
I might be a southern breeze, blowing through tasseled hair
Stirring up old memories, of the time when I was there
I might be tugging at your heart strings
Everytime you face another day
I just might be the best damn thing that you ever threw away
(musique)
I might be tugging at your heart strings
Everytime you face another day
I just might be the best damn thing that you ever threw away
I just might be the best damn thing that you ever threw away
The song "I Just Might Be" by Lorrie Morgan is a heartfelt ballad that speaks of a love that was lost and the lingering feelings that come with it. The lyrics describe a person who may have been taken for granted in the relationship and was eventually let go. The song suggests that the person who was let go may have been the best thing that ever happened to the other person. The lyrics describe the possibility of being a memory that will haunt the other person, a soft caress that is missed, or even a scent that reminds them of what was lost. The song suggests that the person who was let go, may still have a significant impact on the other person's life, even if they are no longer together.
The lyrics touch on the idea of regret and the idea of what could have been. It asks if the other person realizes what they had and if they miss what they lost. The song suggests that the memories of the lost love may still tug at the heartstrings of the other person and that they may face each new day with the knowledge that they let the best thing that ever happened to them slip away.
Overall the song "I Just Might Be" is a poignant song about the regrets that can come with a lost love, and the idea that sometimes it's the things we let go that we will regret the most.
Line by Line Meaning
I just might be a pleasant dream, that will haunt you for all time
I could be a cherished fantasy that will linger in your mind forever.
Sometimes peaceful and serene, sometimes tearing at your mind
At times, I may bring you a sense of calm, but other times I might be a source of emotional distress.
I might be that scent of perfume, on that pillow where I use to lay
I could be a lingering aroma of my presence that remains in the place where I used to rest.
I just might be the best damn thing, that you ever threw away
I could have been the greatest thing you ever had but unfortunately, you let me go.
I just might be a soft caress, that you wish was still around
I could be a gentle touch that you now long for and regret losing.
Just a little happiness, you were lucky that you found
You had a brief moment of joy when we were together and you should be grateful for that.
I might be that one I love you, that you meant but wouldn't say
Perhaps I was the love you felt but couldn't express verbally.
Do you miss me every morning, is the situation sad
Do you wake up every morning feeling my absence and are you sad about it?
Do you wish that it was different, do you realize just what you had
Do you wish things had turned out differently and do you now recognize the value of what we had?
I might be a southern breeze, blowing through tasseled hair
I could take you back to a memory of a warm southern wind blowing through your hair.
Stirring up old memories, of the time when I was there
I might bring about recollections of our past together.
I might be tugging at your heart strings
I could be causing emotional distress or bringing about sentimental feelings.
Everytime you face another day
Anytime you encounter a new day or life event.
I just might be the best damn thing that you ever threw away
I might be the biggest missed opportunity in your life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MOFFAT
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I just might be a pleasant dream, that will haunt you for all time Sometimes peaceful and serene, sometimes tearing at your mind
I might be that scent of perfume, on that pillow where I use to lay
I just might be the best damn thing, that you ever threw away
I just might be a soft caress, that you wish was still around
Just a little happiness, you were lucky that you found
I might be that one I love you, that you meant but wouldn't say
I just might be the best damn thing that you ever threw away
Do you miss me every morning, is the situation sad
Do you wish that it was different, do you realize just what you had
I might be a southern breeze, blowing through tasseled hair
Stirring up old memories, of the time when I was there
I might be tugging at your heart strings
Everytime you face another day
I just might be the best damn thing that you ever threw away
(musique)
I might be tugging at your heart strings
Everytime you face another day
I just might be the best damn thing that you ever threw away
I just might be the best damn thing that you
JDub
My favorite Lorrie Morgan song and one of my all-time favorite country tunes. Surprised it never became a bigger hit.
Roger Barrett
"I just might be the best damn thing that you ever threw away". That line is golden! This song is so underrated.
JDub
One of my favorite country tunes ever.
Me Yeah
ah man I love this song, thank you so much for putting it on here!
More Bernal
I just might be a pleasant dream, that will haunt you for all time Sometimes peaceful and serene, sometimes tearing at your mind
I might be that scent of perfume, on that pillow where I use to lay
I just might be the best damn thing, that you ever threw away
I just might be a soft caress, that you wish was still around
Just a little happiness, you were lucky that you found
I might be that one I love you, that you meant but wouldn't say
I just might be the best damn thing that you ever threw away
Do you miss me every morning, is the situation sad
Do you wish that it was different, do you realize just what you had
I might be a southern breeze, blowing through tasseled hair
Stirring up old memories, of the time when I was there
I might be tugging at your heart strings
Everytime you face another day
I just might be the best damn thing that you ever threw away
(musique)
I might be tugging at your heart strings
Everytime you face another day
I just might be the best damn thing that you ever threw away
I just might be the best damn thing that you
April Kicinski
Beautiful song
Colin Mickey
woooo lorrie!
MissElizabethFan (Renee)
Yay! Thanks for letting me know that makes me happy! :)
Kimberly McBride
My favorite Lorrie song. Thanks
Ronnie Kalil
Yay Renee. youve surpassed 1,500 views. I think thats great.