My Sweet Love Ain't Around

Osborne Brothers · Osborne Brothers 2 (1968-1974) [Bear Family] [1995]

(Hank Williams)



Listen to the rain a falling

Can't you hear that lonesome sound

Oh, my poor old heart is breaking

'Cause my sweet love ain't around.



Momories come back to haunt me

My dreamhouse has done fell down

This old world is dark around me

'Cause my sweet love ain't around.



Lord, I think I'll start to ramble

Got to leave this weary town

This old place is way too lonely

'Cause my sweet love ain't around.



On that train tonight I'm leaving

And I don't know where I'm bound

I can't stay here any longer

'Cause my sweet love ain't around.



'Cause my sweet love ain't around...

My Sweet Love Ain't Around

Released in 1968, "My Sweet Love Ain't Around" by the Osborne Brothers captures the enduring spirit of American country music through its blend of traditional storytelling and polished production. As part of their discography spanning from the early 1950s through the late 1970s, the brothers, Bobby and Sonny, are celebrated for their harmonies and authentic delivery that bridged the gap between rural roots and mainstream appeal. This recording exemplifies their signature style, characterized by acoustic instrumentation and vocal duets that conveyed deep emotion without relying on modern pop structures. The song reflects a period where country music was solidifying its identity as a distinct genre, influencing countless subsequent artists who valued lyrical honesty and melodic simplicity. Its inclusion in reissued collections highlights its status as a representative work of the era's country sound, showcasing the Osborne Brothers' contribution to the genre's evolution.