The Only One I Ever Loved I Lost
Kitty Wells · Seasons of My Heart [1960]
When I lost your love dear I lost my everything
The sunshine from my life has disappeared
The night we said our last goodbye I wished you happiness
Then I walked away so darkness would hide my tears.
Without the face of the loved one this world's a lonesome place
True love is mighty cheap at any cost
I'm doin' to be a failure though the future brings wealth and fame
For the only one I ever loved I lost.
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If I find fame and fortune what good would get to me
I couldn't fool my heart it knows me best
There's one love in every lifetime mine belongs to you
And that means more to me than all the rest.
Without the face of the loved one this world's a lonesome place
True love is mighty cheap at any cost
I'm doin' to be a failure though the future brings wealth and fame
For the only one I ever loved I lost...
The Only One I Ever Loved I Lost
Kitty Wells' 1960 recording of 'The Only One I Ever Loved I Lost' stands as a pivotal moment in country music history, marking her transition from a country and western performer to a country pop icon. Released on her album 'Seasons of My Heart,' the song blends traditional country storytelling with a polished pop sensibility that resonated deeply with a broader audience. Wells' emotive delivery and the song's narrative of heartbreak helped define the sound of early 1960s country pop, influencing generations of artists who followed. This track remains a definitive example of her ability to craft songs that balance personal vulnerability with commercial appeal, solidifying her legacy as a major figure in the genre's evolution during the early sixties.