Funny Familiar Forgotten Feelings
Dottie West · A Legend in My Time/The Sound of Country Music [Co [2004]
Last night quietly he walked through my mind
As I lay searching for sleep
His arms reached out he whispered my name
As he brushed a tear from my cheek.
And then those funny familiar forgotten feelings
Started walkin' all over my mind
It's sad, so sad to watch love go bad
But a true love would not have gone wrong.
I'm just thankful for the good times we've had
For without them I could not go on
With all those funny familiar forgotten feelings
A walkin' all over my mind.
I must go on, be strong
Though a million teardrops may fall
Before those funny familiar forgotten feelings
Stopped walkin' all over my mind...
Funny Familiar Forgotten Feelings
Dottie West's 'Funny Familiar Forgotten Feelings' stands as a poignant example of her mastery within the honky-tonk and country music traditions. Recorded for the compilation 'A Legend in My Time/The Sound of Country Music,' the track showcases her signature blend of twangy vocals and rhythmic guitar work that defined the genre during the 1960s and 1970s. The song captures the universal experience of nostalgia and the bittersweet nature of past relationships, themes that resonated deeply with audiences across the American South and beyond. As part of her extensive discography, this recording highlights her ability to deliver emotionally resonant performances that balanced personal storytelling with broad appeal, cementing her legacy as a leading figure in country music history.