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- " White Lightning " is a song written by the rockabilly artist J. P. Richardson, best known by his stage name, the Big Bopper. The song was recorded by American country music artist George Jones and released as a single in February 1959. On April 13, 1959, Jones' version was the first number-one single of his career.
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Songfacts®: George Jones' spirited reading of J.P. Richardson (aka the Big Bopper)'s "White Lightning" was his first country #1. The song was recorded only one week after Jones' good friend Richardson's tragic death in the airplane crash that also killed Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens.
The song was recorded by American country music artist George Jones and released as a single in February 1959. On April 13, 1959, Jones' version was the first number-one single of his career. The song has since been covered by numerous artists.
Apr 30, 2024 · “White Lightning” was released in 1959 and became Jones’ first-ever number one hit song on the country music charts. The story behind the song is an interesting one that gives context to its lyrics.
May 4, 2024 · Buy or stream the 1959 version of “White Lightning” on The Best Of George Jones. George Jones had 78 country Top 10 hits, but also made a few Hot 100 appearances, and landed the first with ...
Feb 3, 2016 · In 1959, George Jones notched his first ever Number One single with the rambunctious ode to moonshine, “White Lightning.” But the then 27-year-old singer, who would go on to be heralded as...
Jul 21, 2009 · George Jones had a big hit with it in 1959, but here is the FANTASTIC original version by the great Big-Bopper (J. P. Richardson - ...more. A fantastic song about White Lightning (or...
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White Lightning Lyrics. [Verse 1] Well, in North Carolina, way back in the hills. Me and my old pappy, and he had him a still. He brewed white lightnin' till the sun went down. And then he'd fill...
