Loretta Lynn – Hello Darlin’

About the song

Loretta Lynn was one of the most iconic and influential figures in country music. With her coal miner’s daughter upbringing and unapologetic honesty, she paved the way for women in country music and beyond.

“Hello Darlin'” is one of Lynn’s most beloved songs. It was released in 1970 as the lead single from her album of the same name. The song is a classic countrypolitan ballad, with Lynn’s warm, expressive vocals taking center stage. The lyrics tell the story of a woman who is reunited with her husband after a long time apart. The song is full of longing, love, and happiness, and it perfectly captures the joy of being reunited with someone you love.

The song was a critical and commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. It was also a crossover hit, reaching number 64 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song has been covered by many artists, including Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, and k.d. lang.

“Hello Darlin'” is a timeless classic that continues to be enjoyed by fans of all ages. It is a song about love, loss, and reunion, and it speaks to the universal human experience. If you’re a fan of country music, or if you’re just looking for a good song to listen to, then you should definitely check out “Hello Darlin’.”

Here are some additional details about the song:

  • The song was written by Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty.
  • It was produced by Owen Bradley.
  • The song was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee.
  • The song was released on January 4, 1970.
  • The song was the lead single from Lynn’s album of the same name.
  • The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
  • The song reached number 64 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
  • The song has been covered by many artists, including Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, and k.d. lang.

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Lyrics

Hello, darlin’Nice to see youIt’s been a long timeYou’re just as handsome as you used to be
How’s your new love?Are you happy?Hope you’re doing fineJust to know it means so much to me
What’s that, darlin’?How’m I doing?I’m doing all rightExcept I can’t sleep and I cry all night ’til dawn
What I’m trying to say is I love you and miss youAnd I’m so sorry that I did you wrong
Look up, Darlin’Let me kiss you just for old time sakeLet me hold you in my arms one more time
Thank you darlin’May God bless you and may each step you takeBrings you closer to the things you seek to find
Goodbye, darlin’Gotta go now, gotta try to find a wayTo lose these mem’ries of a love so warm and trueAnd if you should ever find it in your heart to forgive meCome back, darlin’I’ll be waiting for you