In 1974, Sheppard signed with Melodyland (later Hitsville) Records, which was a short-lived country label that was owned by Motown Records, and recorded the song "Devil in the Bottle," which became a No. 1 hit on Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart and also became a Top 60 Pop hit in 1975. The follow-up, "Tryin' to Beat the Morning Home," also went to No. 1 and cracked the Top 100 during the summer of 1975. Several subsequent releases during 1975-1977 also made the Top 10 like "Motels and Memories" and "Show Me A Man".
Early in his career, TG became close friends w/Elvis Presley. Elvis gave TG his first tour bus and TG even lived at Graceland for a while during their friendship. A relative of TG's at a performance of his in his hometown of Humboldt, TN gave a first-hand account of TG mentioning the recent passing of his friend, Elvis, beginning to honor him by singing one of Elvis' songs, & having to leave the stage to compose himself before returning to finish the song. TG & Elvis were very close.
In 1977, Sheppard signed with Warner Bros. Records, where he enjoyed his greatest success. Starting with that summer's "When Can We Do This Again," he had a series of fifteen consecutive Top 10 releases, including 10 No. 1 songs. The biggest included "Last Cheater's Waltz" (1979); "I'll Be Coming Back For More" and "Do You Want to Go to Heaven" (1980); "I Loved 'Em Everyone" and "Party Time" (1981); "Only One You," "Finally" and "War is Hell (On the Homefront Too)" (1982). Another major hit came in 1984: "Slow Burn." "I Loved 'Em, Everyone" also reached the top-forty on the U.S. pop singles charts.
In 1985, he moved from Warner Bros. to Columbia Records, where he continued to enjoy success. After just missing the top 20 with "Fooled Around and Fell in Love" (a remake of the Elvin Bishop hit), he returned to the top 10, with his biggest success during this time frame coming with 1986's "Strong Heart" (the last of his 14 No. 1 hits, as it turned out). Three more songs peaked at No. 2 in 1987: "Half Past Forever (Till I'm Blue in the Heart)," "You're My First Lady" and "One for the Money."
Sheppard's success continued until about 1988, when rootsy neo-traditionalist artists began to eclipse more polished pop-country artists like Sheppard on the country charts. He continued to tour and play throughout the 1990s, but did not sign a new record contract, and did not release any new material until his 2002 live release, T.G. Sheppard: Live at Billy Bob's, which found Sheppard performing his classic hits for an enthusiastic crowd at the famed honky tonk in Fort Worth, Texas.
He has a new CD out called "Timeless" which has him singing songs from the big band era. In the mid to late 1980's T.G. Sheppard was an associate sponsor on the #25 Folgers Chevrolet driven on the Nascar Winston Cup circuit by Tim Richmond and Ken Schrader. In 1990 the Folgers sponsorship moved to Roush racing and driver Mark Martin.
TG is married to a fellow song-writer / singer, Kelly Lang, and they currently reside in Hendersonville, TN
Happy Together
T.G. Sheppard Lyrics
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Looking for a miracle
Guess now it's over
My only regret is you
The time is just passing
It feels so quiet, so cold
In this empty room
Never would have thought
That it would be this way
Trying to pretend as if I'm still okay
What happened to those
Times when we said forever
We should be happy together
Never would have thought
That it would be this way
Trying to find the words
But have nothing to say
What happened to
Those times when
We said forever
We should be happy..
We should be happy together
Walking 'round in circles
Having no direction
Just wishing that I had a clue..
My only regret is you
The time is still passing
Still feels so hollow so dark
So lost now inside my mind
And there's nothing to donoooo
Never would have thought
That it would be this way
Trying to pretend as
If I'm still okay
What happened to those
Times when we said forever
We should be happy together
Never would have thought
That it would be this way
Trying to find the words
But have nothing to say
What happened to those
Times when we said forever
We should be happy..
We should be happy together
You're everything
I needed in my life ohhoohh
My mind's so distorted
My intentions out of line
Never would have thought
That it would be this way
Trying to pretend as if I'm still okay
What happened to those times
When we said forever
We should be happy together
Never would have thought
That it would be this way
Trying to find the words
But have nothing to say
What happened to those
Times when we said forever
We should be happy..
We should be happy together
The lyrics to T.G. Sheppard's song "Happy Together" depict a sense of longing, regret, and confusion following the end of a relationship. The singer is walking in circles, searching for a miracle, but ultimately realizes that the relationship is over. They express their regret, stating that their only regret is the person they were once happy with. Time passes, and the emptiness and solitude become apparent in the cold and quiet room. The singer has nothing to do and feels lost.
The song reflects on the past, questioning what happened to the promise of forever and the happiness they once shared. The singer tries to pretend that they are okay, but deep inside, they are struggling to find the right words to express their emotions. They long for the times when everything felt right and they believed they would be happy together.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking 'round in circles
Moving aimlessly, without purpose or direction
Looking for a miracle
Searching for a miraculous change or solution
Guess now it's over
Realizing that the relationship has come to an end
My only regret is you
Feeling remorseful for the person involved in the relationship
The time is just passing
The clock keeps ticking, marking the passage of time
It feels so quiet, so cold
The atmosphere is devoid of warmth or noise
In this empty room
In a space that lacks life or significance
And still have nothing to do
Having no activities or tasks to occupy oneself
Trying to pretend as if I'm still okay
Putting on a facade of being fine despite inner turmoil
What happened to those times when we said forever
Reflecting on the past when a long-lasting commitment was promised
We should be happy together
Expressing the desire for shared joy and contentment
Trying to find the words but have nothing to say
Attempting to articulate feelings but being at a loss for words
You're everything I needed in my life
Acknowledging the importance of the person in fulfilling needs
My mind's so distorted
One's thoughts are confused and unclear
My intentions out of line
Having inappropriate or misguided motives
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Daniel Burns
this song went to #8 on the country charts in 1979!!!
J.W. Gauntt
appreciate it Daniel
Tina Beck
Good song hadn't heard this one in long time
Cody Anderson
This is my family's favorite version. My family consists of three people. Sam Slanker myself and my new baby, Cherish Ambrosia Slanker. Dislike this song says we're so happy together. We love each other
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J.W. Gauntt
you're very welcome Clare, thank you for listening
CARDINAL701
Sonny Garrish ! ! Pedal Steel. Interesting fills.
musicman201047
Like this version better than The Turtles version.... Donna Fargo also recorded this.
Dale Tonelli
IS THERE ANY SONG HE DOESN'T COVER