Comments on: Classic CMA Awards Moments, #23: Patty Loveless & George Jones, “You Don’t Seem to Miss Me” (1997)

By: Roger Newcomb

Roger Newcomb — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 03:11:40 +0000

Thanks, Blake. Good stuff. She was obviously very influenced by George Jones and I loved that song and so glad it was recognized.

From a story on her new album, full of Geroge influence:
“George’s wife, Nancy, played him my version of ‘He Thinks I Still Care’ on his birthday, and Nancy said he loved it so much that he spent the day playing it over and over,” Loveless said. “A few weeks later, I got a call from George, who said, simply, ‘Just when I thought you had sung it all, here you come again. That’s a mighty fine performance.’”

Loveless paused, then softly giggled. “If it’s good enough for George Jones, then I reckon it’s good enough — period.”

By: Steve F.

Steve F. — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:59:25 +0000

Patty and the Possum, it just doesn’t get any better!

I read somewhere that Patty was pressured by some radio stations to drop George Jones from the song, and that she refused. I think she made the right call, and I admire her loyalty.

This is one of my absolute favorite PL songs, it has that “Mountain Rock” sound that she talks about sometimes, similar to Keep Your Distance in that regard.

I love all Patty’s music, but especially her Lauderdale stuff. YDSTMM is the song that drew me deeper into Patty’s music, eventually leading me to the conclusion that Patty Loveless is the best thing to happen to Country music in our generation. Call it Neo-classic or Neo-traditonal, she is the champion and torch bearer of our time.

Great topic Blake.

By: Eleven

Eleven — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:47:46 +0000

Love the song… especiallly Patty’s performance.
However, I always thought Jones sounds too much like an afterthought and distractive… kinda like some old guy getting on my nerves trying to sing along to a Patty Loveless song I’m trying to listen to.

Disclaimer: Yes, I love me some Possum… just not so much on this song.

By: Tony C

Tony C — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:22:20 +0000

I remember this performance as well. Great stuff.

By: Matt B

Matt B — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 21:11:38 +0000

This is what I like to call a neoclassic. :)

By: Peter

Peter — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:56:09 +0000

that middle clip with Vince in the wings, wearing the hat? priceless

By: Marc

Marc — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:51:23 +0000

Of the “old crowd”, I think Jones hands down does the best job meshing with the more traditional “new” crowd. This song was incredible.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:02:47 +0000

This is one of my all-time favorite songs! I remember watching this performance when I was about 8 or 9 years old…what a great performance!

By: Martone

Martone — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:16:09 +0000

Jim Lauderdale is one of my favorite artists. He’s written some of the greatest songs in country music, and for Jones and Loveless to cover one of his is proof of that. They did a great job on the song.