What makes There Goes My Everything by Jack Greene notable?

The album features the iconic title track 'There Goes My Everything', which reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Its critical reception solidified Greene's status as a leading figure in country music during the late 1960s, influencing the sound of subsequent artists in the genre. Released on December 1, 1966, 'There Goes My Everything' is Jack Greene's debut studio album, coming after his breakthrough hit 'Almost Persuaded'. This album marked Greene's transition from a songwriter and session musician to a recognized solo artist in the country music scene.

How many songs are on There Goes My Everything?

There Goes My Everything has 12 tracks, running approximately 30 minutes.

Released 60 years ago

There Goes My Everything

Jack Greene · 1966

30 min · 12 tracks · country music

A blend of heartfelt ballads and traditional country melodies that echoes the pain of lost love.

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There Goes My Everything — This title track encapsulates the album's theme of heartbreak with its poignant melody and Greene’s soulful delivery, making it a defining moment in his career.
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Almost Persuaded — As one of Greene's most well-known songs, this track showcases his ability to convey deep emotional narratives through simple yet powerful lyrics.
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Make the World Go Away — Greene’s rendition of this classic emphasizes vulnerability and longing, highlighting his vocal prowess and emotional depth that resonate throughout the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and traditional country elements but lacks standout depth for repeated listens.

What we noticed

The album opens with the title track, which features a slow tempo and builds emotional intensity through its orchestration.
Several tracks incorporate traditional country instrumentation, including steel guitar and fiddle, enhancing the genre's authenticity.
The sequencing alternates between ballads and mid-tempo songs, maintaining listener engagement without overwhelming them.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 There Goes My Everything 2:31
2 Walking on New Grass 2:14
3 Almost Persuaded 2:49
4 A Wound Time Can't Erase 2:58
5 Think I'll Go Somewhere and Cry Myself to Sleep 3:00
6 Ever Since My Baby Went Away 2:36
7 Together Again 2:17
8 The Drinks Are Free and the Hurts on Me 2:11
9 Make the World Go Away 2:28
10 Here Comes My Baby Back Again 2:38
11 Tender Years 2:37
12 Don't You Ever Get Tired (of Hurting Me) 2:17

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