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
I Loved 'Em Every One
T.G. Sheppard Lyrics
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Country girls that loved the lovers moon
Some I never really knew, though I always wanted to
Some I only met once in a room
Some said they liked my smile, others of 'em stayed a while
While others left me on the run
This is the only way, only way I have to say
Big, little or short or tall, wish I could've kept them all
I loved 'em every one
Like to thank 'em for their charms, holdin' me in their arms
And I hope they had some fun
Here's to the ladies in saloons and living rooms
Summer nights that lasted until dawn
Here's to the memories, everyone's a part of me
Oh, I loved 'em every one
Big, little or short or tall, wish I could've kept them all
I loved 'em every one
Like to thank 'em for their charms, holdin' me in their arms
And I hope they had some fun
Big, little or short or tall, wish I could've kept them all
I loved 'em every one
Like to thank 'em for their charms, holdin' me in their arms
And I hope they had some fun
T.G. Sheppard's song I Loved 'Em Every One is a classic country rock tune that tells the story of the different women he has met throughout his life. The song begins with Sheppard reminiscing about the various women he has met in his life, such as painted ladies and country girls who were smitten with the moon. He acknowledges that he did not know some of them well, but the brief moments they spent together left an indelible impression on him.
As he continues to sing, Sheppard reveals that some of the women he met stuck around for a while, while others left him on the run. Regardless of how long they stayed, each one held a special place in his heart. He wishes he could have kept them all, but he is thankful for the time they spent together and the memories they created.
Throughout the song, Sheppard expresses his gratitude for the women he has met, thanking them for their charms and for holding him in their arms. He hopes that they, too, had some fun and remembers the summer nights that lasted until dawn.
Overall, I Loved 'Em Every One is a heartfelt tribute to the women who have touched Sheppard's life, whether for a moment or longer. The song captures the essence of country rock and is a popular classic that continues to resonate with fans today.
Line by Line Meaning
I've known some painted ladies that sparkled in the light
I have met women who wore makeup and shone bright like a diamond
Country girls that loved the lovers moon
I have met simple, rural girls who were in love with the romantic moon
Some I never really knew, though I always wanted to
There were some women whom I never truly understood but always yearned to know better
Some I only met once in a room
I had brief encounters with some women that never developed into anything more
Some said they liked my smile, others of 'em stayed a while
Some women were attracted to my smile and lingered around me
While others left me on the run
While some women left without a word, leaving me in confusion and haste
This is the only way, only way I have to say
This song is my medium to express my feelings for all the women I have met
I loved 'em every one
I have loved each and every woman who has been a part of my life
Big, little or short or tall, wish I could've kept them all
I hold desire to keep all women, regardless of their size, height or physical traits
Like to thank 'em for their charms, holdin' me in their arms
I appreciate the unique traits each woman possessed and the moments they shared with me
And I hope they had some fun
I hope they enjoyed being with me and cherish the moments we shared together
Here's to the ladies in saloons and living rooms
I raise a toast to the women I have met in various places like saloons and living rooms
Summer nights that lasted until dawn
I remember the warm summer nights when we conversed and danced until the dawn
Here's to the memories, everyone's a part of me
I cherish the memories of these women, as they are an integral part of my life
Oh, I loved 'em every one
I truly and deeply loved each and every one of them
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PHIL SAMPSON
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tiredlawdog
This is one of those songs once you hear it you cant get it out of your mind. Keeps replaying. Love it
phantom collector
ONE OF THE GREATEST SONGS OF ALL TIME
Neil D Girl
I just learned that TG Sheppard was not his real name. Very surprised. His music was playing on the TV because I keep it on classic country alot.. Have loved him since I was a kid. Now 57. I jst had to Google " I loved them everyone" . Always has been my favorite from him
John Marlow
What can I say, The 80s are untouchable!!!
cakraft24
Yeah butttt we were layin' them tracks in the 60s n 70s....
JAJAJA
B Johnson
Country music died when garth turned into chris
Slim-one slim
β@B JohnsonGarth turned into Chris?
Vigilant Voice
T.G. Sheppard, Johnny Lee, Mickey Gilley, Gentlemen George Strait, and many others from that era is the country music I grew up listening to. Now itβs May, 2023, and nothing compares to this classic gold!
neil clardy
T.G. Sheppard, Don Williams, John Conlee, Earl Thomas Conley, Vern Gosdin just some of the greats!
The music I grew up with.
Joe Jones
All those you just named are Bad Ass!