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Andy Volk


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Post  Posted 13 Feb 2023 5:01 am    
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There are thousands of break-up songs but not too many come to mind about something never happening in the first place. Here are a few. Any more?

The Folksmen - Never Did No Wanderin'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFt_W8bVYSQ

Carole King – “I Didn’t Have Any Summer Romance”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hy5XLiJpLCs

Martin Mull - They Never Met

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruatetg8LA8

The Long Ryders - Never got to meet Mom
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Joachim Kettner


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Post  Posted 13 Feb 2023 9:01 am    
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"He'll never read the words that pride won't let her send"
Dwight Yoakam in South Of Cincinnati.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a64O6YJaen4
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Roy Carroll


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Post  Posted 13 Feb 2023 9:09 am    
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They'll never Take Her love away from Me.- Hank Williams
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhxclVw6fwk
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Ron Funk

 

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Post  Posted 13 Feb 2023 11:11 am    
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Hi Andy -

Would Linda Ronstadt's "I Never Will Marry" (with beautiful dobro ) fit your description?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--W5cZNPPY4
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Andy Volk


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Post  Posted 13 Feb 2023 11:13 am    
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Not sure but it sure is beautiful!
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Brooks Montgomery


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Idaho, USA
Post  Posted 13 Feb 2023 12:00 pm    
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How about Fever?
https://youtu.be/EYxoAJ3Boyc
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Jerry Overstreet


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Louisville Ky
Post  Posted 13 Feb 2023 12:07 pm    
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Donny Hinson

 

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Post  Posted 14 Feb 2023 4:58 am    
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"All Alone", by Julie London.

It's an oldie, for sure, but one that always sticks in my mind. The guitar work by Al Viola is excellent, though his name and music are seldom heard these days.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4njTSSQGZo
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Mark Peters

 

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Post  Posted 14 Feb 2023 7:21 am    
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I'll Never Fall In Love Again.
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Joachim Kettner


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Post  Posted 14 Feb 2023 7:41 am    
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I Tthink this topic is more
about a love that could have
been. Some of you missed the point Confused
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Andy Volk


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Post  Posted 14 Feb 2023 8:32 am    
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Exactly. It's not about songs with the word never in them.
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Bob Shilling


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Berkeley, CA, USA
Post  Posted 14 Feb 2023 10:54 am    
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"I’ll Love You Till the Day I Die" on Willie's "A Beautiful Time" album. Written by Rodney Crowell and Chris Stapleton.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34-1mSF91Kc
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scott murray


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Asheville, NC
Post  Posted 14 Feb 2023 11:59 am    
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Our Paths May Never Cross - Merle Haggard

Two Soldiers - Garcia/Grisman

Down From Dover - Dolly Parton
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Donny Hinson

 

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Post  Posted 14 Feb 2023 5:44 pm    
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Had to jump in again because I can't believe I forgot this one..."You Don't Know Me", a beautiful song written by Cindy Walker. A local singer and guitarist (Chick Hall) always did a great job on this song, and I requested it whenever we crossed paths. Here's a good version by Michael Grimm:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzsf4UiPhMY
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Fred Treece


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Post  Posted 15 Feb 2023 8:45 am    
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Not necessarily “never”, but maybe some of these big hit songs about longing and envy fit your criteria?

It’s Only Make Believe
All I Have To Do Is Dream
Cherish
Chestnut Mare (Dylan/Byrds)
She’s The One (Springsteen)
Jessie’s Girl

Not a love song, but it’s about something that didn’t happen:
Almost Cut My Hair (CSN&Y)

There must be tons of them. I only know lyrics to the 60’s and 70’s songs I grew up with, but I would think the sentiment in question is universal and timeless. Weirdly surprised I can’t think of any country songs.
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Charlie McDonald


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Post  Posted 16 Feb 2023 2:25 am    
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"They Never Met" is such a wonderful '60s suburban tune by one of my favorite songsters. The album title, "I'm Everyone I Ever Loved"
is almost a 'never' sort of thing in itself. Perhaps it's a summary of incarnation, but I think it's more of a superlative ego.

Thanks for the memories, Andy
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Joachim Kettner


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Post  Posted 16 Feb 2023 7:00 am    
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Charle I agree. Such a great song.
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Jim Cooley


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The 'Ville, Texas, USA
Post  Posted 16 Feb 2023 7:13 am    
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You Don't Know Me - Eddy Arnold
I Can't Make You Love Me - Bonnie Raitt
Hello - Lionel Richie
Layla - Eric Clapton
Make You Feel My Love - Adele
Just My Imagination - The Temptations
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