About The Song
He Stopped Loving Her Today: A Heartbreaking Country Ballad by George Jones
“He Stopped Loving Her Today” is widely considered one of the greatest country songs ever written. Here’s a breakdown of the song by George Jones:
Release and Impact:
- Released: April 1980 (as the lead single from the album “I Am What I Am”)
- Songwriters: Bobby Braddock and Curly Putman
- Genre: Country Music
Story and Lyrics:
The song tells a tragic story of a man who spends his life pining over a lost love. He keeps her picture on the wall, rereads her letters, and never moves on. The final line, “He stopped loving her today,” reveals a heartbreaking twist – the man has died, finally finding release from his unrequited love.
George Jones’ Rendition:
- Jones’ powerful vocals and signature “weepy” singing style perfectly capture the emotional depth of the lyrics.
- The song became Jones’ first solo No. 1 single in six years and a major comeback for the country legend.
Legacy:
- “He Stopped Loving Her Today” has been covered by many artists but remains most iconic with Jones’ performance.
- The song has won numerous awards, including the CMA Single of the Year and the Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance (1981).
- It’s consistently ranked on “greatest country songs” lists and continues to resonate with listeners for its raw emotion and storytelling.
Here are some additional resources you might find interesting:
- Listen to the song: You can find “He Stopped Loving Her Today” on various music streaming services or watch music videos on YouTube: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppEfGIGVteo (This might be a different version, you can search for the specific song by George Jones).
- Read more about the song’s history: While there isn’t a dedicated Wikipedia page for the song itself, you can find information on its impact on the Wikipedia page for George Jones: https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Jones
I hope this information is helpful! Let me know if you have any other questions about “He Stopped Loving Her Today” or other country music classics.
Video
Lyrics
🎵 Let’s sing along with the lyrics! 🎤
He said, “I’ll love you ’til 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
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
Ohh, and we all wondered if she would
And it kept running through my mind
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