I Don't Love You Anymore
Kitty Wells · Burning Memories [1965]
I don't love you anymore, not the way I did before
And since you've found someone new I think it's best
I won't cry and walk the floor, I don't love you anymore
Trouble is I don't love you any less.
I don't love you anymore for I've got no more love to give
You drained my heart of all its love with every sweet caress
I keep saying o'er and o'er, I don't love you anymore
Trouble is I don't love you any less.
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I held you close to me one time, kissed your lips and called you mine
But another came and thrilled you more I guess
I cried as you walked out the door, I don't love you anymore
Trouble is I don't love you any less.
I don't love you anymore for I've got no more love to give
You drained my heart of all its love with every sweet caress
I keep saying o'er and o'er, I don't love you anymore
Trouble is I don't love you any less.
Trouble is I don't love you any less...
I Don't Love You Anymore
Kitty Wells' 1965 recording of 'I Don't Love You Anymore' stands as a defining moment in country music history, marking her transition from the heartbreak ballad style of the late 1950s to a more mature, blues-inflected sound. Released on the album 'Burning Memories,' the track showcases Wells' powerful vocal delivery and her ability to blend traditional country themes with contemporary R&B influences. As one of her most significant hits, the song reflects the genre's evolving texture during the mid-1960s while cementing her reputation as a vocalist capable of handling complex emotional narratives. The recording remains a staple of her discography, illustrating her growth as an artist beyond the 'tear-jerker' category.