About the song
Where Grass Won’t Grow is a country song written by Earl Montgomery and Earl Greene. It was first recorded by George Jones and released as a single in 1968. The song tells the story of a poor farmer who struggles to make a living on his land. Despite his hard work, the land is so poor that nothing will grow on it. The song is a powerful ballad about poverty, hard work, and the strength of the human spirit.
George Jones was one of the most iconic country singers of all time. He was known for his powerful voice and his ability to connect with his audience through his songs. Jones was born in Saratoga, Texas, in 1931. He began singing at a young age and was influenced by country singers such as Hank Williams and Lefty Frizzell. Jones signed his first record contract in 1954 and released his first single, “No Money in This Deal,” in 1955.
Jones had a long and successful career. He recorded over 80 albums and released over 100 singles. He won numerous awards, including the Country Music Association’s Male Vocalist of the Year award in 1980 and 1981. Jones was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1992.
“Where Grass Won’t Grow” is one of Jones’s most popular songs. It has been covered by many other artists, including Trisha Yearwood, Dolly Parton, and Emmylou Harris. The song was also featured in the 2000 film “O Brother, Where Art Thou?”
The song is a powerful reminder of the struggles that many people face. It is a story of poverty, hard work, and the strength of the human spirit. “Where Grass Won’t Grow” is a classic country song that will continue to be enjoyed for many years to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1968.
- The song was produced by Billy Sherrill.
- The song was released as the B-side of the single “Tender Years.”
- The song reached #14 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
- The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Performance by a Male in 1969.
“Where Grass Won’t Grow” is a classic country song that is sure to touch the hearts of listeners of all ages. It is a story of poverty, hard work, and the strength of the human spirit. The song is a powerful reminder of the struggles that many people face, and it is a testament to the power of music to connect us all.
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Lyrics
“Where Grass Won’t Grow”
The dirt was clay an’ was the color of the blood in me.
A twelve acre farm on a ridge in south Tennessee.
We left our sweat all over that land,
Behind a mule we watched grow old,
Row after row.
Trying to grow corn an’ cotton on ground so poor that grass won’t grow.There was one old store in the holler we all called town.
It belonged to a gentle old man named Henry Brown.
He gave us grits and in the winter time,
So we could live through the cold,
When the winds brought snow.
Trying to grow corn an’ cotton on ground so poor that grass won’t grow.The one I loved walked through those fields with me.
A hard workin’ woman, true as one could be.
But then one year, death was goin’ round,
And swiftly took it’s toll.
Janie had to go.
Now she lies asleep under ground so poor that grass won’t grow.As I stand here looking over this part of Tennessee,
The fields are bare as far as the eye can see.
And over the ground where Janie lies,
There’s a beautiful sight to behold,
And no one knows,
Why there’s flowers growin’ on ground so poor that grass won’t grow…