About the song
George Jones’s timeless classic, “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” is a poignant testament to the enduring power of love and loss in country music. Penned by Bobby Braddock and Curly Putman, this iconic track first graced the airwaves in 1980 as part of Jones’s album “I Am What I Am.”
As a pinnacle of Jones’s illustrious career, “He Stopped Loving Her Today” not only struck a chord with listeners but also left an indelible mark on the country music landscape. Its narrative prowess, coupled with Jones’s emotive delivery, catapulted the song to the top of the charts, earning it the distinction of becoming one of the most revered ballads in the genre’s history.
With its heartbreaking lyrics and haunting melody, “He Stopped Loving Her Today” resonated deeply with audiences, propelling it to the number one spot on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, where it remained for an impressive 18 weeks. This remarkable achievement solidified George Jones’s status as one of country music’s preeminent figures and cemented the song’s legacy as a timeless masterpiece.
Throughout his career, George Jones amassed an impressive array of accolades, including numerous Grammy Awards and induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. However, “He Stopped Loving Her Today” stands as a crowning achievement, encapsulating the raw emotion and storytelling prowess that defined Jones’s musical legacy.
Decades after its initial release, “He Stopped Loving Her Today” continues to captivate audiences and evoke powerful emotions, reaffirming its status as a classic in the annals of country music history. George Jones’s masterful rendition of this enduring ballad ensures that its impact will be felt for generations to come, serving as a timeless reminder of love’s profound effect on the human experience.
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Lyrics
He said, “I’ll love you till I die”
She told him, “You’ll forget in time”
As the years went slowly by
She still preyed upon his mind
He kept her picture on his wall
Went half crazy now and then
But he still loved her through it all
Hoping she’d come back again
Kept some letters by his bed
Dated 1962
He had underlined in red
Every single, I love you
I went to see him just today
Oh, but I didn’t see no tears
All dressed up to go away
First time I’d seen him smile in years
He stopped loving her today
They placed a wreath upon his door
And soon they’ll carry him away
He stopped loving her today
You know, she came to see him one last time (ooh)
Ah, and we all wondered if she would (ooh)
And it kept runnin’ through my mind (ooh)
“This time he’s over her for good”
He stopped loving her today
They placed a wreath upon his door
And soon they’ll carry him away
He stopped loving her today