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.
The Night
Patty Loveless Lyrics
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I don't want to get it up outta this bed.
I don't want to drag it on off to work.
That big boss man is really a flirt.
We've been lovin' all night,
Just about settin' me everything right.
Hope it don't get me.
I'm gonna live it just as long as I can.
Lovin' all night, hangin' on tight,
No doubt about it, been lovin' all night.
Well, you tell me I'm as pretty as a fresh cut flower,
When you show me how you love me in the wee small hours.
While everybody?s sleeping on around this town,
Lovin?' all night makes the world go 'round.
We've been lovin' all night,
Just about hittin' me everything right.
Hope it don't get me.
I'm gonna live it just as long as I can.
I'm gonna make it every part of my plan.
Lovin' all night, hangin' on tight,
No doubt about it, been lovin' all night.
Ain't no use talkin' when you're looking so fine;
When you move your body up a-close to mine.
We've been rocking with the rhythm of a beat of our own.
Baby, I'm gonna love you ?till the cows come home.
We've been lovin' all night,
Just about hittin' me everything right.
Hope it don't get me.
I'm gonna live it just as long as I can.
I'm gonna make it every part of my plan.
Lovin' all night, feelin' all right,
No doubt about it, been lovin' all night.
We've been lovin' all night, hangin on tight.
Good God almighty, been loving all night, yeah.
Mmmmm, been lovin' all night.
Been lovin' all night.
Lovin' all night, yeah,
Lovin' all night,
Been lovin' all night.
Memmmm. hey, ahh been lovin' all night.
Patty Loveless's "The Night's Too Long" tells the story of Sylvia, a young woman who dreams of moving away from her small town life and finding a man who'll sweep her off her feet. Fueled by her determination, Sylvia takes a risk and saves up her tips and overtime hours to buy an old rusty car and start anew. She reinvents herself, shedding her old life and belongings and acquiring a new wardrobe to match her new attitude. However, Sylvia's journey is not without challenges; the night's too long, and the excitement it brings is never enough, leaving Sylvia restless and always wanting more. Throughout the song, there is a sense of yearning for adventure and spontaneity, and the comfort that nightlife brings.
Line by Line Meaning
Sylvia was workin' as a waitress in Beaumont
At the beginning of her journey, Sylvia was working as a waitress in the small town of Beaumont
She said I'm movin' away, I'm gonna get what I want
Sylvia expressed her desire to move away from the small town and find a different life for herself
I'm tired of these small-town boys that don't move fast enough
Sylvia felt restricted by the men in her hometown who weren't as ambitious or adventurous as she was
I'm gonna find me one who wears a leather jacket and likes his livin' rough
Sylvia had a specific type of man in mind, someone who wore a leather jacket and lived a wilder lifestyle
She saved her tips and overtime and bought an old rusty car
Sylvia worked hard and saved up to buy a car that could take her on her journey
She said I won't be needing these silly dresses and nylon hose
Sylvia decided to let go of the things that represented her old life, such as dresses and nylons, and make room for new experiences
The night's too long, It just drags on and on
Sylvia enjoyed the night life and didn't want it to end, finding the time to pass slowly
And then there's never enough, That's when the sun starts comin' up
Although she wanted the night to continue, eventually the sun would rise and the night would end, leaving her feeling unsatisfied
Don't let go of her hand, You just might be the right man
Sylvia was looking for someone to share her experiences with and believed that the right man might be out there
She loves the night, She loves the night
Sylvia couldn't get enough of the night life and all it had to offer
She doesn't want the night, don't want it to end, Don't want it to end
Sylvia wanted to make the most of every moment and didn't want the night to end
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RODNEY CROWELL
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Sylvia was workin' as a waitress in Beaumont
She said I'm movin' away, I'm gonna get what I want
I'm tired of these small-town boys that don't move fast enough
I'm gonna find me one who wears a leather jacket and likes his livin' rough
So she saved her tips and overtime and bought an old rusty car
She sold most everything she had to make a brand new start
She said I won't be needing these silly dresses and nylon hose
'Cause when I get to where I'm goin' I'm gonna buy me all new clothes
The night's too long,
It just drags on and on
And then there's never enough,
That's when the sun starts comin' up
Don't let go of her hand,
You just might be the right man
She loves the night, She loves the night
She doesn't want the night, don't want it to end
Don't want it to end.
She works in an office now and she guesses the pays all right
She can buy a few new things to wear and still go out at night
And as soon as she gets home from work she wants to be out with the crowd
Where she can dance and toss her hair back and laugh out loud
Well the music's playin' fast and they just met
He presses up against her and his shirt's all soaked with sweat
And with her back against the bar she can listen to the band
And she's holdin' a Corona and it's cold against her hand
The night's too long, It just drags on and on
And then there's never enough,
That's when the sun starts comin' up
Don't let go of her hand,
You just might be the right man
She loves the night, She loves the night
She doesn't want the night, don't want it to end
Don't want it to end.
Songwriters: Lucinda Williams
Gary Stephens
Patty and Tanya Tucker are the two most underated country artist ever. Love both.
Wayne Johanson
I love both too. And both are good looking too.
casey wong
Best female country singers ever. So underrated. Shame on the labels and radio stations.
Wayne Johanson
Agreed.
bacsi19461
best female singer since Patsy. absolutely pure country and a wonderful delivery. love all her stuff. this one is top of the shelf.
Angela Allen
bacsi19461 I've always loved patty....powerful voice, great classic country
bacsi19461
put your head back up your ass dipshit.
Kelton King
+Brittany B Stupidest comment of all time.
Kelton King
That's Emmylou Harris.
teeye1
Dwight Yoakam and Patty Loveless were chiefly responsible for getting me into country music in the mid-80's. They were born 10 weeks apart in the same town, Pikeville, KY. They really must have something in the water!