One of the finest country songs ever written by one of the most overlooked singer-songwriters in American music. Newbury had three times more talent than any cookie-cutter clown on the country charts today and yet he is literally unknown to most music fans today. Glad to find him on youtube. Jerry Lee Lewis had a great hit with this song in 1969, but Newbury sings it as well any anyone, including the great Ronnie Milsap who had an obscure recording of this song as well.
The master lyricist. The man who could paint a picture of your soul in your mind using your feelings a canvas and your own memories as a brush. There will never be another. Rest in peace Mickey.
Mickey is one of the greatest singer songwriters who ever lived. I knew him in Nashville at Acuff-Rose Publishing. Please listen to “Just Dropped In,” “Wish I Was,” and more. I miss Mickey.😢
Agree. His lyrics were marvelous, he was a master at painting pictures and stirring emotion! And when he sang them so beautifully to his wonderful melodies, it was a rare treat!
Dozens of artists recorded Mickey's compositions and these songs charted before he recorded them, but in my opinion Mickey's tracks were the absolute best.
Mickey was a dear friend to Joey and I. We miss him. There's only a hand full of great writers who can touch the heart of another writer, Mickey was at the top of that list. Our favorite Newbury song is " Lovers" about Jeannie Seeley and Hank Cochran.
I am ashamed to say that I only came here because of the song'Funny Familiar Forgotten Feelings' But Wow! What an artist. I will be listening to this cat a lot from now on. Thank you for posting this treasure Cuthbert...Consider yourself subscribed.
I appreciate reading the comments here. Other than on Harlequin Melodies, Mickey retained artistic control. He was fierce about that. And it was all worth it, no matter how much popular success it may have cost him, he always stayed true to his muse.
A total revelation....just when you think you've seen them all, here's another great artist....took 15 seconds of this video to realise this guy is completely brilliant,,,I kmew this song from Jerry Lee Lewis's version, didn't know who wrote it...what a masterful performance...I salute you Mickey Newbury, RIP.
this was the first song i ever learned for acoustic guitar back in 1996 i did kenny rogers version first then years later i heard newbury's and they are both fucking awesome thanks mickey you were a great songwriter and artist!!!
Just discovered this talented singer songwriter thru a book I was reading by Lavyrie Spenser "Sweet Memories" for the song. Google it and him. So glad I did! RIP and sing with the angels
Oh, I am so sad that Mickey passed away. I didn't know till I googled him this morning after listening to Jerry Lees version of this great song. My favorite of Mickey's is "sunshine". I am going to try to find a youtube of it right now. Don't forget this great song of Mickey's.
A friend introduced me to Mickey's music way back in the early '70's. I have loved his music since - his voice is (was) one of God's heavenliest ever.....
A national treasure; America should be proud of a man who was one of the greatest singer/sonwriters of our times. Sleep sweetly, Mickey; you are sorely missed.
@slydogmania Nice Comments. Mickey is a sadly overlooked genius from the 60's. His songs were hits for others, but I never heard anyone perform a Newbury song better than Mickey himself.
The tapes weren't in a fire-they were erased by Elektra. But all of his CD's are available in the box set "Mickey Newbury Collection"...great remastering job
This is from a album called:Looks Like Rain (1969) Among one of the best "concept" album ever made,along whit Van Morrisons:Astral Weeks,The Beach Boys:Pet Sound and The Beatles:Sgt.Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band....etc. This is a Magic album.Buy It.
One of the finest country songs ever written by one of the most overlooked singer-songwriters in American music. Newbury had three times more talent than ayone cookie-cutter clown on the country charts today and yet his is literally unknown to most music fans. Jerry Lee Lewis had a great hit with this song in 1969, but Newbury sings it as well any anyone, including the great Ronnie Milsap who had an obscure recording of this song as well.
Funny, I’ve been saying for many years that in my opinion Jerry Lee Lewis’s performance of this gem is one of the greatest country music performances ever recorded.
This song is about Willie Nelson's daughter. Which is why Willie wrote 'I Wouldn't Cross The Road To Say 'Goodbye'. A shame America's two finest writers and performers crossed. Newbury's train songs (Waylon) became Jerry Jeff's (Willie) but Mickey never ventured onstage much thereafter. I side with Mickey, absolute genius.
Could we call this now? Johnny Cash's 1968 Variety Show on ABC is immensely underappreciated. June Carter Cash. The Statler Brothers. Carl Perkins. Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter. Gordon Lightfoot. Linda Ronstadt. And Mickey Newbury among other Musical Guests. Insanely stacked Talent Roster!😁🎤💃🎼🎵🎶🎸🎹🎻🥁B.W.
Like I've always said about Mickey....Out on the Avenue, we were all Mick Jagger and Johnnie Cash and Waylon and big and bad and kick ass, but no one would ever admit the real truth....when we stumbled home at 4am, we were all really Mickey Newbury deep down inside. (Buy Mickey's Box Set, you will NOT regret it! Then buy everything else.)MY favorite CD? "Lulled by the Moonlight".
A good friend of Mickey's sang this song for a few of us at a get-together. He just winked at us when he sang that line. Just to emphasize Mickey's genius and soul.
“Baby’s packed her soft things and she’s left me, she’s left me, she’s left me ...” - From Jerry Lee Lewis’s incredible rendition of this awesome song.
Excellent, just the best. However I wish the poster would list when and where this was recorded for the record. No disrespect intended, but it would be helpful for all these artists and performances.
Nice performance. If you liked this video you owe it to yourself to hear Jerry Lee Lewis’s studio version - I consider it to be one of the best country music performances ever recorded.
Mickey's "American Trilogy" came first of course, and was the best--with that "Nashharmonic" backing. Elvis did nothing new with it at all--except give Mickey more recognition out there. Then, he got help from Waylon's plug in "Luchenbach Texas"
Mornings come and lord my mind is achin' Yes it is Sunshine standing quietly at my door Just like the dawn my heart is silently breaking With my tears it goes tumbling to the floor featured video 12 Hit Songs You Won't Believe Were Passed Up By Other Artists Promoted Content Play This War Game for 2 Days, You'll Be Addicted Forever featured video Jared Leto Compares Writing A Song To Having A Kid featured video What's That Line? featured video 8 More Hilarious Misheard Lyrics About Food Once again The whole town will be talking Yes they will Lord I've seen the pity that's in their eyes They could never understand it's her sorrow it's not a man And no matter what they say we know she tried Baby's packed her soft things and she's left me She's left me She's left me And I know she didn't mean to make me cry It's not her heart lord it's her mind She didn't mean to be unkind Why she even woke me up to say goodbye It's not her heart lord it's her mind She didn't mean to be unkind Why she even woke me up to say goodbye Goodbye baby Read more: Jerry Lee Lewis - She Even Woke Me Up To Say Goodbye Lyrics | MetroLyrics
One of the finest country songs ever written by one of the most overlooked singer-songwriters in American music. Newbury had three times more talent than any cookie-cutter clown on the country charts today and yet he is literally unknown to most music fans today. Glad to find him on youtube.
Jerry Lee Lewis had a great hit with this song in 1969, but Newbury sings it as well any anyone, including the great Ronnie Milsap who had an obscure recording of this song as well.
I,m from Holland and i was Born and raised with this man , i know HIM since 82
What a voice !!!!
The master lyricist. The man who could paint a picture of your soul in your mind using your feelings a canvas and your own memories as a brush. There will never be another. Rest in peace Mickey.
Evrything about him is beautiful
Mickey is one of the greatest singer songwriters who ever lived. I knew him in Nashville at Acuff-Rose Publishing. Please listen to “Just Dropped In,” “Wish I Was,” and more. I miss Mickey.😢
Love Mickey. His songs will lift as well as break hearts forevermore. This is one of the best country songs in the history of country music.
Could this guy turn a phrase or what? Been listening for over 50 years his genius still amazes me.
Agree. His lyrics were marvelous, he was a master at painting pictures and stirring emotion! And when he sang them so beautifully to his wonderful melodies, it was a rare treat!
mickey proves again, there is a genius in simplicity. such elusive lyrics that he can weave into a song that so describes such personal heartache.
Dozens of artists recorded Mickey's compositions and these songs charted before he recorded them, but in my opinion Mickey's tracks were the absolute best.
I disagree... Jerry Lee Lewis , nailed this song like NO other ...
Mickey was a dear friend to Joey and I. We miss him. There's only a hand full of great writers who can touch the heart of another writer, Mickey was at the top of that list. Our favorite Newbury song is " Lovers" about Jeannie Seeley and Hank Cochran.
I am ashamed to say that I only came here because of the song'Funny Familiar Forgotten Feelings' But Wow! What an artist.
I will be listening to this cat a lot from now on. Thank you for posting this treasure Cuthbert...Consider yourself subscribed.
One of the best songs by one of my main influences as a songwriter. He literally raised the bar for me as a writer... John Fowler
Jerry Lee Lewis , nailed this song like NO other ...
I appreciate reading the comments here. Other than on Harlequin Melodies, Mickey retained artistic control. He was fierce about that. And it was all worth it, no matter how much popular success it may have cost him, he always stayed true to his muse.
Hauntingly beautiful
Oh lordy.......this is heaven. Beautiful singer / song.
Jerry Lee Lewis , nailed this song like NO other ...
A total revelation....just when you think you've seen them all, here's another great artist....took 15 seconds of this video to realise this guy is completely brilliant,,,I kmew this song from Jerry Lee Lewis's version, didn't know who wrote it...what a masterful performance...I salute you Mickey Newbury, RIP.
he was a great friend , miss you
Just beautiful. Newbury NEVER did anything that I wasn't in awe of.
Well I think he did have some rough nights. But still, I too am a life-long fan. RIP.
Jerry Lee Lewis , nailed this song like NO other ...
the most amazing music ever...ever!
What a talent! He should have been more popular than he was. Maybe in a parallel universe where sheer genius counts.....
Best country song ever written. Sorry George Jones.
just like the dawn my heart is silently breaking - was there ever a more poetic verse? sends shivers down my spine every time I listen to it..
Babies packed her soft things and she's left me, that's poetry
this was the first song i ever learned for acoustic guitar back in 1996 i did kenny rogers version first then years later i heard newbury's and they are both fucking awesome thanks mickey you were a great songwriter and artist!!!
Such a wonderful, talented man.
Just discovered this talented singer songwriter thru a book I was reading by Lavyrie Spenser "Sweet Memories" for the song. Google it and him. So glad I did! RIP and sing with the angels
Wow,, that gets the heart pounding. Brilliant delivery.
R I P,,, BEAUTIFUL BABE,,,,,, SOOOOOOOOO PURE
Oh, I am so sad that Mickey passed away. I didn't know till I googled him this morning after listening to Jerry Lees version of this great song. My favorite of Mickey's is "sunshine". I am going to try to find a youtube of it right now. Don't forget this great song of Mickey's.
:)
A friend introduced me to Mickey's music way back in the early '70's. I have loved his music since - his voice is (was) one of God's heavenliest ever.....
He sings to the pain in my soul...
God needed a vocal cello in his band. He gave Mickey a call.
A national treasure; America should be proud of a man who was one of the greatest singer/sonwriters of our times.
Sleep sweetly, Mickey; you are sorely missed.
makes my dog cry,,,,
And the rest of us too.
@slydogmania Nice Comments. Mickey is a sadly overlooked genius from the 60's. His songs were hits for others, but I never heard anyone perform a Newbury song better than Mickey himself.
Cuthbert J. Twillie well said.
GOOSEBUMPS, SO HAUNTINGLY SAD!!!!♡♡♡♡😘
Miss you, love you. You are #1; that will never change.
There's a fucking brilliance we all carry. To bring it so wistfully to the forefront is what seperates the men from the boys. Well done Mickey!
this is most definitely deep good.
Grande mickey, gracias
Thanks Micky for all the great songs you wrote....Jerry Lee took this song and had to make you real proud. Rest in peace ol friend...
WE MISS YOU MICKEY
I visited Mickey at his boat house and this is one of the songs he sang for me. At the end he told about, "She even woke me to say goodbye".
So what's the story?
Wonderful
Jerry Lee Lewis , nailed this song like NO other ...
Sublime!
The tapes weren't in a fire-they were erased by Elektra. But all of his CD's are available in the box set "Mickey Newbury Collection"...great remastering job
geweldig!!!!! Greatings from Holland.
This is from a album called:Looks Like Rain (1969) Among one of the best "concept" album ever made,along whit Van Morrisons:Astral Weeks,The Beach Boys:Pet Sound and The Beatles:Sgt.Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band....etc. This is a Magic album.Buy It.
Listening to this redention, the tears started flowing for the America this land became.
Jerry Lee Lewis , nailed this song like NO other ...
One of the finest country songs ever written by one of the most overlooked singer-songwriters in American music. Newbury had three times more talent than ayone cookie-cutter clown on the country charts today and yet his is literally unknown to most music fans.
Jerry Lee Lewis had a great hit with this song in 1969, but Newbury sings it as well any anyone, including the great Ronnie Milsap who had an obscure recording of this song as well.
Funny, I’ve been saying for many years that in my opinion Jerry Lee Lewis’s performance of this gem is one of the greatest country music performances ever recorded.
Double Wow !
Waylon and Willie always liked Newbury's train songs.
Love him!!
Gretchen Peters is recording a record of Mickey's songs!
Deep good is with feeling!!
Great!
And the rest of us call ourselves "song writers" HA!
This song is about Willie Nelson's daughter. Which is why Willie wrote 'I Wouldn't Cross The Road To Say 'Goodbye'. A shame America's two finest writers and performers crossed. Newbury's train songs (Waylon) became Jerry Jeff's (Willie) but Mickey never ventured onstage much thereafter. I side with Mickey, absolute genius.
Jerry jeff walker ... Not willie.
the real deal!!!
Could we call this now? Johnny Cash's 1968 Variety Show on ABC is immensely underappreciated. June Carter Cash. The Statler Brothers. Carl Perkins. Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter. Gordon Lightfoot. Linda Ronstadt. And Mickey Newbury among other Musical Guests. Insanely stacked Talent Roster!😁🎤💃🎼🎵🎶🎸🎹🎻🥁B.W.
It is a classic for sure, but it ran from 69 to 71.
@@dekelanson5280 My Sincerest Apologies. I spoke incorrectly.🤔B.W.
@@madbrowniac7871No need to apologize. You were close.
Can you imagine any girlfriend/wife/boy friend waking you up to tell you they were leaving you!
Jerry Lee Lewis , nailed this song like NO other ...
Great Talent RIP
I think this might have been the inspiration to By the Time I Get to Phoenix.
26 THUMBS DOWN. Well, why are you even HERE?????????
Davebow Hol I have been amazed by this syndrome a while now. I have no answers.
Most of them are probably rabid Jerry Lee Lewis fans, that don't realize Mickey wrote it. It's the same thing with Elvis and The American Trilogy.
love mickey- vastly overlooked and underrated (by some).
ya.
Like I've always said about Mickey....Out on the Avenue, we were all Mick Jagger and Johnnie Cash and Waylon and big and bad and kick ass, but no one would ever admit the real truth....when we stumbled home at 4am, we were all really Mickey Newbury deep down inside. (Buy Mickey's Box Set, you will NOT regret it! Then buy everything else.)MY favorite CD? "Lulled by the Moonlight".
Ever hear Jerry Lee Lewis's version??? Another fantastic cover from this talented guy.
The best version I ever heard was by Kenny Rogers and the First Edition...If you love this song, listen to their version!
Like the great Hank Williams, Micky singer & song writer left for Canans far to soon***
Me too.
Eve
yeeee....i dont really like this kind of song but this man sang it with deep good..
Better leave this one to the "Killer"!
"Baby's packed her soft things and she's left me."
A good friend of Mickey's sang this song for a few of us at a get-together. He just winked at us when he sang that line. Just to emphasize Mickey's genius and soul.
“Baby’s packed her soft things and she’s left me, she’s left me, she’s left me ...” - From Jerry Lee Lewis’s incredible rendition of this awesome song.
Jerry Lee Lewis did the ultimate version of this great song.
D'Ascoyne Second to Mickey, that is.
Jerry Lee Lewis , nailed this song like NO other ...
Excellent, just the best. However I wish the poster would list when and where this was recorded for the record. No disrespect intended, but it would be helpful for all these artists and performances.
Live at Montezuma hall
@bothway91 Thanks for the new insights with your comment. What is "deep good??"...
Skinny loves it
Nice performance.
If you liked this video you owe it to yourself to hear Jerry Lee Lewis’s studio version - I consider it to be one of the best country music performances ever recorded.
Yes The Killer did a great job. Mickey wrote it though.
Jerry Lee Lewis , nailed this song like NO other ...
Mickey's "American Trilogy" came first of course, and was the best--with that "Nashharmonic" backing. Elvis did nothing new with it at all--except give Mickey more recognition out there. Then, he got help from Waylon's plug in "Luchenbach Texas"
Does anyone know who is playing the harmonica in this video?
@goffbum What happened til him?
Mornings come and lord my mind is achin'
Yes it is
Sunshine standing quietly at my door
Just like the dawn my heart is silently breaking
With my tears it goes tumbling to the floor
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Once again
The whole town will be talking
Yes they will
Lord I've seen the pity that's in their eyes
They could never understand it's her sorrow it's not a man
And no matter what they say we know she tried
Baby's packed her soft things and she's left me
She's left me
She's left me
And I know she didn't mean to make me cry
It's not her heart lord it's her mind
She didn't mean to be unkind
Why she even woke me up to say goodbye
It's not her heart lord it's her mind
She didn't mean to be unkind
Why she even woke me up to say goodbye
Goodbye baby
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Jerry Lee Lewis , nailed this song like NO other ...
@goffbum But Wikipedia is kenned for its buckets of mung, nay?
@jkeeling1955 Then get it up on UA-cam for God's sake! What are you thinking about? :)
this song is like my shit