She released her self-titled debut in 1987, and released "Mountain Soul II" on September 29, 2009.
Following throat surgery to repair her vocal chords, she released the album Only What I Feel in 1993 to the best reviews of her career and won multiple awards.
Patty Loveless has been one of the most popular country singers. According to her website, as of 2019 she has had 21 album releases, including 4 that went platinum and 3 that went gold, and nine #1 hits.
Pretty Little Miss
Patty Loveless Lyrics
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Shady Grove, pretty little miss
Shady Grove, my darlin'
Shady Grove, pretty little miss
Goin' back to Harlan
Well the boys all call me "Pretty Little Miss"
But every time he call my name
It nearly drives me crazy
Shady Grove, pretty little miss
Shady Grove, my darlin'
Shady Grove, pretty little miss
Goin' back to Harlan
Mama says he's not my type
He really loves another
But he's gonna marry me
When I turn twelve this summer
Shady Grove, pretty little miss
Shady Grove, my darlin'
Shady Grove, pretty little miss
Goin' back to Harlan
Well, paint and powder, curled my hair
The day he came a callin'
He ran off with my older sis
And I commenced to squallin'
Shady Grove, pretty little miss
Shady Grove, my darlin'
Shady Grove, pretty little miss
Goin' back to Harlan
Oh spring has sprung, summer's gone
Fall is quickly fadin'
Guess I'll spend my winter months
A sad and lonely maiden
Shady Grove, pretty little miss
Shady Grove, my darlin'
Shady Grove, pretty little miss
Goin' back to Harlan
The song "Pretty Little Miss" by Patty Loveless tells the story of a young girl from Shady Grove who is called "Pretty Little Miss" by the boys in the town. Although this nickname does not bother her, she is driven crazy every time one particular boy calls her by name. Despite her mother's disapproval and the fact that the boy really loves another, he declares that he will marry her when she turns twelve that summer. However, when he comes to visit, he runs off with her older sister and leaves the young girl heartbroken and alone. The song reflects on the passing of time as the seasons change, but the pain of the young girl's lost love remains with her.
The song's lyrics capture the innocence and naivete of young love, as the young girl believes that the boy will keep his promise to marry her. It also touches on the theme of heartbreak and betrayal, as she is left alone when the boy runs off with her older sister. The repetition of "Shady Grove, pretty little miss" throughout the song adds to the charming and folksy feel of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Shady Grove, pretty little miss
The singer is singing about a place and referring to herself as a "pretty little miss."
Shady Grove, my darlin'
The singer is expressing a sense of familiarity and affection for the place.
Goin' back to Harlan
The singer is expressing her intent to return to where she is from.
Well the boys all call me "Pretty Little Miss"
The artist is referring to the way she is known around other people.
It don't ever phase me
The artist does not feel affected by the way she is known.
But every time he call my name
The singer is referring to a specific person who she does care about.
It nearly drives me crazy
When this person calls her name, she feels very strong emotions.
Mama says he's not my type
The artist's mother disapproves of the person who the artist is interested in.
He really loves another
The person the artist is interested in is already in love with someone else.
But he's gonna marry me
Despite all this, the person the artist is interested in plans on marrying her.
When I turn twelve this summer
The singer is very young and still has a lot of growing up to do.
Well, paint and powder, curled my hair
The artist is describing how she got herself ready for a special occasion.
The day he came a callin'
On this occasion, the person the singer is interested in came to visit her at her house.
He ran off with my older sis
However, this person ended up running away with the singer's older sister instead.
And I commenced to squallin'
The singer was very upset about this and started to cry loudly.
Oh spring has sprung, summer's gone
The artist is describing the passage of time and the changing seasons.
Fall is quickly fadin'
The current season is autumn and it is coming to an end.
Guess I'll spend my winter months
The singer is contemplating how she will spend her time during the upcoming winter season.
A sad and lonely maiden
The singer feels very sad and alone.
Lyrics © PAULDIN COUNTY PRODUCTIONS D/B/A CLAY ROOT MUSIC
Written by: EMORY GORDY JR., PATTY LOVELESS
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