Love Pains
Osborne Brothers · Osborne Brothers 1 (1956-1968) [Bear Family] [1993]
When I fell in love with you not long ago
You said I was the only love that you've ever known
But someone else's stole the love and the key to your heart
And I am left here all alone with the love pains in my heart.
Love pains, love pains
Love pains would leave me crying in the night
Love pains, love pains
Love pains left with this broken heart.
--- Instrumental ---
But I know I'll never change no matter how I'll try
I'll keep right on loving you and always wonder why
Why would you desert me for somebody new
And leave me all alone with memories of you.
Love pains love pains
Love pains would leave me crying in the night
Love pains, love pains
Love pains left with this broken heart...
Love Pains
Love Pains stands as a testament to the enduring vocal harmony of the Osborne Brothers, a duo that defined the high-lonesome sound of bluegrass music. Recorded during their prolific tenure in the late 1950s and early 1960s, the track captures the raw emotional intensity characteristic of Bill and Bobby Osborne. Their tight, often a cappella-influenced harmonies provided a distinct texture that separated them from contemporaries, blending traditional Appalachian roots with a driving, energetic rhythm. This recording reflects the brothers' ability to convey deep sentiment through instrumental precision and vocal interplay. As part of their extensive early discography, the song remains a vital example of their contribution to the genre, showcasing the craftsmanship that earned them lasting respect within the bluegrass community.