The PPL ultimately located itself in Columbus, Ohio (sixty miles north of Waverly), and the group had its first success in Cincinnati. The original stage band was made up of Fuller, McGrail, Powell, Phil Stokes on bass, and Robin Suskind on guitar and mandola. His steel guitar greatly improved on the guys' country songs and sparked hot guitar duels with Fuller that contributed greatly to the 'fusion' ethos of the band, its signature sound.
PPL’s biggest hits include Fuller’s country classic, "Amie", a piece released in 1972 that still attracts major airplay today due to its smooth, emotional sound. Some of their other tracks are “Two Lane Highway” and the musically less-representative pop song "Let Me Love You Tonight", which was composed by Jeff Wilson, Dan Greer, and Steve Woodard. Vince Gill, later to become one of Nashville’s biggest solo stars, sang and played guitar with the band in the early 80s and recorded a revised version of "Amie" for their greatest hits album.
In the late 90s, PPL was back with a lineup of Fuller, Connor, Reilly, Burr, Fats Kaplin (pedal steel guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, accordion, washboard) and Rich Schell (vocals, drums, percussion). After two years, in June 2000, Burr was succeeded by Curtis Wright (vocals, guitars). The group began work on a new album in 2002, but abandoned the sessions and separated once again (probably due to the illness of Connor). Connor died on September 9th, 2004 after a long battle with cancer.
Following Connor's death, the group resumed touring once more in 2004 with Fuller, Reilly, Schell, Wright and Kaplin (when available), and released All in Good Time in 2005, their first album in 18 years. This release appeared on the small Drifter's Church label.
Since this time, PPL have continued to tour playing a handful of shows every year. Reilly was unable to continue in 2006 after he was forced to undergo a liver transplant. Jack Sundrud (from Poco) came in to sub for Reilly, and Rick Plant also briefly did a stint on bass (before relocating to Australia in late 2006). Sundrud then returned. Reilly appeared at a few shows in May 2007, playing guitar, but was unable to come back full-time until 2008. Jeff "Stick" Davis (from Amazing Rhythm Aces) sat in on bass for Mike in 2007. Call played some concerts in 2006 & 2007, standing in for Kaplin, and Donnie Clark replaced Curtis Wright in 2006, after Wright joined Reba McEntire's band.
A fourteenth album was released in 2006, composed primarily of Craig Fuller songs, an echo of their very first album back in 1971.
Gettin' Over You
Pure Prairie League Lyrics
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You forgot to shut the door when you left
I knew you were gone when I felt the draft
There was no more smell of perfume lingering around
And nobody here to tell me to turn my guitar down
Gettin' over you gettin' over me
My broken heart is breaking free from your memory
I'm gettin' over you gettin' over me
I wondered if I could get by on my own
I found out I'd be better off alone
Cause without you here shoutin' in my ear
I could do just what I like
Lay around on the couch all day
And go out on the town all night
Gettin' over you gettin' over me
Getting used to being your old used-to-be
My broken heart is breaking free from your memory
I'm gettin' over you gettin' over me
Gettin' over you gettin' over me
Getting used to being your old used-to-be
My broken heart is breaking free from your memory
I'm gettin' over you gettin' over me
I'm gettin' over you gettin' over me
Gettin' over you gettin' over me
The lyrics to Pure Prairie League's song Gettin' Over You describe the process of moving on from a past relationship. The song begins by describing the physical absence of the person who has left, with the singer noting that they forgot to shut the door and that there is no longer a lingering smell of perfume. The absence of the other person also leads to a newfound freedom, with the singer able to play their guitar without being told to turn it down and able to do what they want without someone shouting in their ear. Despite the pain of the broken heart, the singer realizes that being alone is better than being in a relationship that is not working.
The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the process of getting over the other person, with the singer stating that they are "getting used to being your old used-to-be" and that their "broken heart is breaking free from your memory." By the end of the song, the singer has fully committed to moving on and is "getting over you."
Overall, the lyrics to Gettin' Over You are a relatable and honest portrayal of the painful process of ending a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You forgot to shut the door when you left
I noticed that you left without closing the door and that made me feel the cold draft coming in through the opening.
I knew you were gone when I felt the draft
I realized that you were no longer with me as soon as I noticed the draft coming in from the door that you left open.
There was no more smell of perfume lingering around
I noticed that the scent of your perfume was no longer present in the air, which made me feel like you were truly gone and not coming back.
And nobody here to tell me to turn my guitar down
Without you here, I am able to play my guitar as loudly as I want, without anyone telling me to turn it down or stop playing.
Gettin' over you gettin' over me
I am in the process of moving on from our relationship and accepting that it is over, which means that I am also learning to let go of my own feelings for you.
Getting used to being your old used-to-be
I am getting used to being the person who was once with you, but is now no longer a part of your life.
My broken heart is breaking free from your memory
Although my heart was broken when we ended things, I am now starting to move on and let go of the memories I have of you.
I wondered if I could get by on my own
I had doubts about whether or not I would be able to live my life without you and manage on my own after our relationship ended.
I found out I'd be better off alone
However, I eventually realized that I am better off being single and not in a relationship with you anymore.
Cause without you here shoutin' in my ear
Because you are not here to constantly criticize me and tell me what to do, I am able to do whatever I want without feeling judged or controlled.
I could do just what I like
In your absence, I am free to live my life in the way that I want to, without having to worry about what you would think or say.
Lay around on the couch all day
I can spend my days doing nothing if I feel like it, without anyone telling me that I should be doing something more productive or meaningful.
And go out on the town all night
I can also go out and enjoy myself without any restrictions, staying out as late as I want and doing whatever I want to do.
Contributed by Christian A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Greg Cavin
Vince Gill has the ability sing a song from any genre of music. One of my favorite singers of all time.
Dave Hagen
Vince Gill rocks!! But don't forget to mention the legendary David Sanborn on sax...also just starting his career.
Brian Johnston
Sanborn is stiil the Best, just like Vince.
You can tell them both a mile away!
Mahim Chellappa
Vince Gill has the purest voice. Can do any genre.
gunslingah2
Good grief I didn’t realize this!! Luved PPL back in the day 💕💕!
ilovemightybite
Vince Gill's voice is amazing!!! ❤❤❤
Marge_J_Bouvier
I was today years old when I realized that Vince Gill was in this band!
Fawne Brown
This was my favorite PPL song way back when. Didn't find out until years later (after becoming a huge VG fan) that it was him who sang this. There are many chapters to his career. And another is about to begin...soar like an Eagle Vince!
JstnGreen
Guitarist Jeff Wilson wrote this one and a couple of other hits.
Niccole A
I just found out. Lol