Mel Tillis

226 songs across 46 album sections.

About Mel Tillis

Mel Tillis stands as a pivotal figure in country music history, bridging the gap between traditional honky-tonk and the emerging Nashville sound of the 1970s. With a career spanning over two decades, his discography features 226 songs and 49,477 hits, showcasing a versatility that defined his era. His work often blends humorous storytelling with heartfelt ballads, as heard in popular tracks like "Give Me One More Day" and "Mr. Right and Mrs. Wrong." Collaborations with vocal partners such as Sherry Bryce enriched his catalog, adding depth to his signature style. Tillis' legacy is preserved through numerous compilations, including the comprehensive "Hitside! 1970-1979," which aggregates his most influential performances. His ability to navigate from comedic country to sincere emotional expression made him a beloved figure among fans and peers alike. This entry highlights his enduring impact on the genre, offering a comprehensive look at his artistic contributions through his extensive songbook and album sections.

24 Great Hits [1977]

24 Great Hits [1977]

  1. Best Way I Know How
  2. Borrowed Angel
  3. Don't Let Go
  4. Lookin' for Tomorrow
  5. Storms Never Last
  6. You Are the One
American Originals [1990]

American Originals [1990]

  1. I'm Tired
  2. No Love Have I
  3. Tupelo County Jail
Are You Sincere [1979]

Are You Sincere [1979]

  1. Goodbye Wheeling
Big 'n Country [1970]

Big 'n Country [1970]

  1. Kaw-Liga
  2. Missing You
  3. Old Faithful
California Road [1985]

California Road [1985]

  1. One More Time
Detroit City [Hilltop] [1975]

Detroit City [Hilltop] [1975]

  1. Crazy Arms
  2. Daddy Sang Bass
  3. Games People Play
  4. Good Deal Lucille
  5. I Love You Drops
  6. My Special Angel
  7. Tormented Heart
Great Mel Tillis [Gusto] [1979]

Great Mel Tillis [Gusto] [1979]

  1. Above Suspicion
  2. Buried Alive
  3. Guide Me Home My Georgia Moon
  4. Home Is Where the Hurt Is
  5. Mr. Dropout
  6. Stateside
  7. Wine
Great [Hollywood] [1994]

Great [Hollywood] [1994]

  1. If I Lost Your Love
  2. Lonely Street
  3. Walk on Boy
  4. Worried Man Blues
  5. You Are the Reason
Greatest Hits [MGM] [1974]

Greatest Hits [MGM] [1974]

  1. If I Throw Away My Pride
  2. It's My Love
  3. Thank You for Being You
Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 [Kapp] [1971]

Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 [Kapp] [1971]

  1. Cover Mama's Flowers
  2. Heartaches By the Number
  3. I Could Never Be Ashamed of You
  4. One More Drink
  5. Pick Me Up on Your Way Down
  6. She'll Be Hanging Round Somewhere
Hitside! 1970-1979 [Raven] [2006]

Hitside! 1970-1979 [Raven] [2006]

  1. Arms of a Fool
  2. Burning Memories
  3. Charlie's Angel
  4. Coca Cola Cowboy
  5. Detroit City
  6. Heart Over Mind
  7. Heaven Everyday
  8. I Ain't Never
  9. I Got the Hoss
  10. Memory Maker
  11. Mental Revenge
  12. Midnight, Me and the Blues
  13. Neon Rose
  14. Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town
  15. Sawmill
  16. Southern Rains
  17. Stomp Them Grapes
  18. Woman in the Back of My Mind
I Ain't Never [1972]

I Ain't Never [1972]

  1. I Keep Looking Back
  2. I Talked About You All Over the Town
  3. Over the Hill
  4. Sweetest Tie
In Person [Kapp] [1970]

In Person [Kapp] [1970]

  1. Bubbles in My Beer
  2. Cotton Eyed Joe
  3. Don't You Ever Get Tired
  4. Goodbye Liza Jane
  5. Home in San Antone
  6. I've Got a New Heartache
  7. My Window Faces the South
  8. Roly Poly
  9. Somebody's Putting Somebody On
  10. Time Changes Everything
Let Me Talk to You [Kapp] [1968]

Let Me Talk to You [Kapp] [1968]

  1. Branded Man
  2. Please Let Me Have You
  3. You Name It
  4. Your Kind of Living
Let's Go All the Way Tonight (w/Sherry Bryce) [1974]

Let's Go All the Way Tonight (w/Sherry Bryce) [1974]

  1. Happyville
  2. I See Heaven in You
  3. Just Two Strangers Passing in the Night
  4. Let's Go All the Way Tonight
  5. Mr. Right and Mrs. Wrong
  6. Stand Beside Me Behind Me
  7. Why Not Do the Things
Life's Turned Her That Way [Kapp] [1967]

Life's Turned Her That Way [Kapp] [1967]

  1. Alone With You
  2. Old Gang's Gone
  3. Right Back in Your Arms Again
  4. Sweet Thang
  5. That's Where My Money Goes
  6. Unmitigated Gall
Living and Learning/Take My Hand [1971]

Living and Learning/Take My Hand [1971]

  1. After the Fire Is Gone
  2. Anything's Better Than Nothing
  3. Back to Life
  4. Life's Little Suprises
  5. Then It Will All Be Over
  6. What Money Can't Buy
M-M-Mel [1975]

M-M-Mel [1975]

  1. My Bad Girl Treats Me Good
  2. Rainy Day Woman
  3. She Still Loves Me
Mel Tillis and the Statesiders Live [MGM] [1978]

Mel Tillis and the Statesiders Live [MGM] [1978]

  1. I'll Fly Away/I Saw the Light/Dixie/Glory Glory Ha
  2. I'm Movin' On/Walking the Floor Over You/What'd I
  3. One More Time/Arms of a Fool
  4. Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town
  5. Untouched
  6. Welcome to My World
  7. Your Memory Sure Gets Around
Mel Tillis' Greatest Hits [Kapp] [1969]

Mel Tillis' Greatest Hits [Kapp] [1969]

  1. Destroyed By Man
  2. I Haven't Seen Mary in Years
  3. Something Special
  4. These Lonely Hands of Mine
Memory Maker [Mercury Nashville] [1995]

Memory Maker [Mercury Nashville] [1995]

  1. Brand New Mister Me
  2. Commercial Affection
  3. Take My Hand
Mr. Mel [Harmony] [1973]

Mr. Mel [Harmony] [1973]

  1. Emotions
  2. Holiday for Love
  3. Mary Don't You Weep
  4. Ten Thousand Drums
Mr. Mel [Kapp] [1967]

Mr. Mel [Kapp] [1967]

  1. All the Time
  2. Down Came the World
  3. My Ramblin' Boy
  4. Not Once But a Hundred Time
  5. Poison Love
  6. Shine Shine Shine
  7. Survival of the Fittest
New Patches [1984]

New Patches [1984]

  1. New Patches
Night Train to Memphis [Hilltop] [1974]

Night Train to Memphis [Hilltop] [1974]

  1. Lonely Girl
  2. Night Train to Memphis
  3. Tom Dooley
  4. Twelve Long Stem Roses
  5. World What Have I Done
Old Faithful [Kapp] [1969]

Old Faithful [Kapp] [1969]

  1. Give Me One More Day
  2. Margie's At the Lincoln Park Inn
One More Time [1970]

One More Time [1970]

  1. (Is Anybody Going To) San Antone
  2. Don't It Make You Want to Go Home
  3. Gonna Burn Some Bridges
  4. How You Drink the Wine
  5. I Can't Stop Loving You
  6. Welcome to My World
Other Songs - Mel Tillis

Other Songs - Mel Tillis

  1. Bop-A-Lena
Recorded Live at the Sam Houston Coliseum, Houston [1971]

Recorded Live at the Sam Houston Coliseum, Houston [1971]

  1. Your Memory Sure Gets Around
Sawmill [1973]

Sawmill [1973]

  1. Bobbi
  2. Cheap Imitation
  3. Leona
  4. Live in My Heart
  5. Remembering
  6. Take a Look at Me
She'll Be Hanging 'Round Somewhere [Kapp] [1970]

She'll Be Hanging 'Round Somewhere [Kapp] [1970]

  1. Lingering Memories
  2. Memories Made This House
  3. On the Way Lord
  4. Sweetest Mistake
  5. What's the Use in Just Me Trying
  6. Your Mother's Eyes
Something Special [Kapp] [1968]

Something Special [Kapp] [1968]

  1. Can You Build Your House
  2. Normally Norma Loves Me
  3. Son of a Bum
Stateside [Kapp] [1966]

Stateside [Kapp] [1966]

  1. Come on and Sing
Stomp Them Grapes [1974]

Stomp Them Grapes [1974]

  1. Amanda
  2. Hang My Picture in Your Heart
  3. If There Were No Memories
  4. My Side of Life
  5. Scarlet Wings
  6. Second Best
The Arms of a Fool/Commercial Affection [1971]

The Arms of a Fool/Commercial Affection [1971]

  1. All I Ever Wanted to Do
  2. Before I Met You
  3. Cling to Me
  4. I Thought About You
  5. Let Forgiveness In
  6. Water the Family Tree
  7. Wine Me Up
The Best of Mel Tillis [Curb] [1997]

The Best of Mel Tillis [Curb] [1997]

  1. I Ain't Never
  2. New Patches
The Best of Mel Tillis [MCA] [1990]

The Best of Mel Tillis [MCA] [1990]

  1. All Right (I'll Sign the Papers)
  2. Another Bridge to Burn
  3. At the Sight of You
  4. Honky Tonkin'
  5. How Come Your Dog Don't Bite Nobody But Me
  6. If I Could Only Start Over
  7. Let Me Talk to You
  8. Life Turned Her That Way
  9. Little Ole Wine Drinker Me
  10. Sweet Mary and the Miles in Between
  11. Too Lonely Too Long
  12. Where Love Has Died
  13. Who's Julie
  14. Yours Love
The Best of Mel Tillis: The Columbia Years [Collec [2004]

The Best of Mel Tillis: The Columbia Years [Collec [2004]

  1. Brooklyn Bridge
  2. Hearts of Stone
  3. Jukebox Man
  4. Loco Weed
  5. Shanghaied
  6. Thousand Miles Ago
  7. Violet and a Rose
The Best Way I Know How [1975]

The Best Way I Know How [1975]

  1. Best Way I Know How
  2. Dear Love
  3. Happy Anniversary
  4. I Always Come Back to Loving You
  5. Kissing Your Picture (Is So Cold)
  6. Moanin' the Blues
  7. Uncle Pen
  8. You Only Think of Me
The Very Best of Mel Tillis and the Statesiders [1972]

The Very Best of Mel Tillis and the Statesiders [1972]

  1. Brand New Wrapper
The Very Best of Mel Tillis[MCA] [1981]

The Very Best of Mel Tillis[MCA] [1981]

  1. What Did I Promise Her Last Night
Ultimate [Bransounds] [1994]

Ultimate [Bransounds] [1994]

  1. Living and Learning
  2. Would You Want the World to End
Walking on New Grass [1970]

Walking on New Grass [1970]

  1. Am I Locking Someone In
  2. Ballad of Forty Dollars
  3. Carroll County Accident
  4. I Lived So Fast and Hard
  5. I Washed My Face in the Morning Dew
  6. Walking on New Grass
Welcome to Mel Tillis Country [MGM] [1976]

Welcome to Mel Tillis Country [MGM] [1976]

  1. Always Just a Memory Away
  2. Come on Home
  3. Me and Mine
  4. Rock and Roll Ruby
  5. Silver Wings
  6. Tender Loving Care
  7. That Woman of Mine
Who's Julie? [Kapp] [1969]

Who's Julie? [Kapp] [1969]

  1. Sorrow Overtakes the Wine
  2. That's Not Home
Would You Want the World to End [1972]

Would You Want the World to End [1972]

  1. Burden of Love
  2. Eve's Garden
  3. Gonna Burn Some Bridges
  4. Letter After Letter
  5. Stolen Wine
  6. Things Have Changed a Lot