Lonesome Feeling
Osborne Brothers · Once More 2 [Sugarhill] [1985]
It's a lonesome feeling when you're traveling
Down a lonesome road down a lonesome road
Nobody cares a thing about me
It's a heavy load, it's a heavy load.
I fell in love in Cincinnati
Her love was true and she told me so
I gave her rings and all my money
Where she ran off to I'll never know.
It's a lonesome feeling when you're traveling
Down a lonesome road down a lonesome road
Nobody cares a thing about me
It's a heavy load, it's a heavy load.
--- Instrumental ---
I wish that I was in Kentucky
With papa and mama dear
But mama's gone and so is papa
And Kentucky's a long way from here.
It's a lonesome feeling when you're traveling
Down a lonesome road down a lonesome road
Nobody cares a thing about me
It's a heavy load, it's a heavy load.
It's a heavy load, it's a heavy load...
Lonesome Feeling - Osborne Brothers
The Osborne Brothers delivered a soulful rendition of 'Lonesome Feeling' on their 1985 compilation Once More 2, continuing a career defined by authentic country storytelling. As pioneers of the Osborne family sound, Bobby and Sonny blended traditional country with gospel and R&B influences, creating a distinctive vocal harmony style that resonated across generations. This recording exemplifies their ability to capture the emotional weight of rural American life, utilizing their signature call-and-response technique to convey deep sentiment without relying on dramatic production. Their work remains a cornerstone of classic country music, influencing countless artists who sought to preserve the integrity of the genre while embracing musical diversity.