The strange but true story of leon paynes classic country. Leon payne june 15, 1917 september 11, 1969, the blind balladeer, was a country music singer and songwriter. Its kind of up to the viewer to tell that part of the story for themself. Leon payne my daddy because you love me 1950, shellac. Payne is the author of such classics as i love you because, lost highway and theyll never take her love. Hes best known for the hit i love you because, but the whole album has gems that are worth hearing. He is perhaps best known for his hits i love you because, youve still got a. Dawn lake because of you i was an american spy 1940 vintage. One of the all time country music classics was his tune, i love you because. I love you because you look l half man half biscuit top half man half biscuit lyrics the best things in life what made colombia famous ballad of climie fisher little in the way of sunshine trumpton riots the bastard son of dean friedman i was a teenage armchair hon ved fan dickie davis eyes dyou ken ted mould arthurs farm. I love you because by digital sheet music for pianovocal. I love you because you understand, dear every single thing i try to do youre always there to lend a helping hand, dear but most of all i love you cause youre you no matter what the world may say about me i know your love will always see me through i love you for the way you.
I love you because you understand, dear, every single thing i try to do. Leon payne originally did i love you because, teach me to forget, you are the one, you ve still got a place in my heart and other songs. The song i love you because was written by leon payne and was first recorded and released by leon payne in 1949. I love you because you understand, dear, every single thing i try to do and you re always there to lend a helping hand, dear but most of all i love you cause you re you no matter what the world may say about me i know your love will always see me through i love you for the way you never doubt me, but most of all i love you cause you re you i. I love you because you understand, dear every single thing i try to do you re always there to lend a helping hand, dear but most of all i love you cause you re. He wrote hundreds of songs during the 40s, 50s, and 60s, including such perennial classics as lost highway, i love you because, theyll never take her love away from me, blue side of lonesome, you ve still got a place in my heart, and things have gone to pieces, but he never had. I love you because in the style of leon payne karaoke video.
Legacys 2011 reissue of elvis presley is a doubledisc set that pairs his classic debut with its sequel, elvis, adding a bunch of nonlp singles and ep tracks, including several massive hits. Leon roger payne was born in alba, texas, on june 15, 1917. Leon payne alba, tx, june 15, 1917 september 11, 1969, the blind balladeer, was an american country music singer and songwriter. This collection includes his original recording of lost highway, recorded by and often incorrectly attributed to the great hank williams. Tranposable music notes for pianovocalguitar chords only sheet music by. His song i love you because was covered by johnny cash.
I love you because is a song written and recorded by country music singer and songwriter leon payne in 1949. George jones recorded a whole album of payne s songs, wilie nelson cites him as significant early influence and you can see why hes esteemed. Payne is the author of such classics as i love you because, lost highway and theyll never take her love from me. Compared to the simultaneously released fivedisc box young man with the big beat, this seems small but it contains the cream of presleys glorious 1956, which will be enough for listeners either on a. I love you because is a song written and recorded in 1949 by american country music singer and songwriter leon payne. He wrote hundreds of country songs in a prolific career that lasted from 1941 until his death in 1969. I love you because you understand, dear every single thing i try to do you re always there to lend a helping hand, dear but most of all i lo. He wrote hundreds of songs during the 40s, 50s, and 60s, including such perennial classics as lost highway, i love you because, theyll never take her love away from me, blue side of lonesome, youve still got a place in my heart, and things have gone to pieces, but he never had.
Shellac 10 leon payne my daddy because you love me 1950, shellac discogs. Leon payne is a legendary figure in country music, but its for his songs more than his recordings. Leon payne i love you because lyrics genius lyrics. Blind country crooner and prolific songwriter who gave the world many great songs which became country standards. Popular leon payne songs you ve still got a place in my heart. Watch neil gaiman, amanda palmer sing leon paynes psycho. Cover versions of i love you because written by leon payne. Leon payne also wrote under the penname of pat patterson on tracks such as its nothing to me performed by sanford clark. He was blind in one eye at birth, and lost the sight in the other eye in early childhood. Payne recorded for such labels as bluebird, bullet, decca, starday, d, and tnt, but it was during his midcareer stint at capitol from 19491953 that he reached his peak and produced his most enduring music, from his classic, charttopping first release i love you because to minor hits like im a lone wolf, and under appreciated sides.
I love you because you understand, dear every single thing i try to do youre always there to lend a helping hand, dear but most of all i love you cause youre. The strange but true story of leon paynes classic country killer. Leon payne recorded for such labels as bluebird, bullet, decca, starday, d, and tnt, but it was during his midcareer stint at capitol from 19491953 that he reached his peak and produced his most enduring music, from his classic, charttopping first release i love you because to minor hits like i m a lone wolf, and underappreciated sides like i miss that gal, if i could live my life over. I love you because without overdubs johnny cash official site. Other wellknown songs he wrote are i love you because, which elvis presley recorded at his first session for sun records in.
I love you because by digital sheet music for piano. Hal leonard digital sheet music at sheet music plus. Lost sun studio record reveals a forgotten female trailblazer. Lost highway listen to leon s version here and theyll never take her love from me. Popular leon payne songs youve still got a place in my heart. Mar 18, 2014 2020 legacy and the l legacy logo are registered trademarks of sony music entertainment. Dawn lake because of you i was an american spy 1940. Leon payne the blind texan leon payne 19171969 is probably best remembered today as the songwriter who penned alltime classics like i love you because and you. I love you because you look l half man half biscuit top half man half biscuit lyrics the best things in life what made colombia famous ballad of climie fisher little in the way of sunshine trumpton riots the bastard son of dean friedman i was a teenage armchair hon ved fan dickie davis eyes d you ken ted mould arthurs farm. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from leon payne at the discogs marketplace. I love you because you look like jim reeves lyrics. Leon payne i love you because a link in the chain of broken hearts capitol usa 5440238.
Leon payne wrote theyll never take her love from me, psycho and take me. I love you because you look like jim reeves lyrics half. Oct 18, 2012 leon payne s psycho is a masterpiece of both gruesome excess and understatement. I love you because by leon payne vintage sheet music. Feb 25, 2019 you dont really know who he is because the picture is kind of cut off. I love you because leon payne1949 traditional music library. He wrote hundreds of songs during the 40s, 50s, and 60s, including such perennial classics as lost highway, i love you because, theyll never take her love away from me, blue side of lonesome, youve still got a place in my heart, and things have gone to pieces, but he never had the same rate of success as a recording artist, never following through on his initial success with i love you because. I love you because gary carter on the pedal steel guitar duration. Leon payne with jack rhodes and his lone star buddies leon payne with jack rhodes and his lone star buddies lifetime to regret dont try it. He is perhaps best known for his hits i love you because, youve still got a place in my heart and the 1948 song lost highway, a song made famous by hank williams in 1949 in appreciation, hank gave his 1938 martin d18 guitar to leon.
I love you because you understand, dear every single thing i try to do youre always there to lend a helping hand, dear i love you most of all because youre you. Excellent, detailed booklet too and interesting bio. The original single was issued on capitol 40238 i love you because leon payne by leon payne with string band, recorded august 11, 1949. Song i love you because by leon payne1949, song lyric for vocal. I love you because you understand, dear, every single thing i try to do and youre always there to lend a helping hand, dear but most of all i love you cause youre you no matter what the world may say about me i know your love will always see me through i love you for the way you never doubt me, but most of all i love you cause youre you i. I love you because by leon payne1949 lyrics for vocal, plus music accompaniment chords for ukulele, guitar, banjo etc. I love you because was paynes only song to make the country charts. The song has been covered by several artists throughout the song has been covered by several artists throughout. He is perhaps best known for his hits i love you because, youve still got a place in my he read more. I love you because sheet music january 1, 1949 by leon payne author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Leon payne recorded for such labels as bluebird, bullet, decca, starday, d, and tnt, but it was during his midcareer stint at capitol from 19491953 that he reached his peak and produced his most enduring music, from his classic, charttopping first release i love you because to minor hits like im a lone wolf, and underappreciated sides like i miss that gal, if i could live my life over. Leon payne recorded at capitol from 19491953 that he reached his peak and produced his most enduring music, from his classic, charttopping first release i.
I love you because leon payne1949 i love you becauseleon payne1949 d d7 g d a7. No matter what the world may say about me i know your love will always see me through. Leon got married along the way married his childhood sweetheart whom he first met when he was in grammar school. Mar 01, 2011 payne was a blind country singer and songwriter who has the distinction of having two of his songs recorded by hank williams. By 1951, he was playing and entertaining folks in the houston, texas area with his band, the lone star buddies. Leon payne, the blind balladeer, was a country music singer and songwriter.
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