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Jim Reeves wasn’t just any country singer. Known as “Gentleman Jim,” he had this incredible ability to balance sophistication with country music’s raw emotion.
Born in Texas, he had worked as a radio announcer before diving into full-time music. By the time “He’ll Have to Go” was released, he was already a country star, but this song pushed him into another stratosphere. It wasn’t just about the tune —it was about the whole vibe he brought to the table.
The backstory of “He’ll Have to Go” is as interesting as the song itself. Written by Joe and Audrey Allison, the song was inspired by a real-life moment Joe overheard at a bar. A man was on the phone with his lover, begging her to get closer to the phone, trying to win her back.Continue reading…
