White Lightning

About White Lightning

"White Lightning" is a song written by the rockabilly artist J. P. Richardson, best known by his stage name, the Big Bopper. The song was recorded by American country music artist George Jones and released as a single in February 1959. On April 13, 1959, Jones' version was the first number-one single of his career. The song has since been covered by numerous artists. Richardson never got to see the success of the record, as he had been killed in an airplane accident 6 days before its release. .

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About this song

Credited to

George Jones

Album

George Jones Sings White Lightning and Other Favorites · Track 1 of 12 · Opens the album

Released

January 1, 1970

Duration

2:46

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From the album: George Jones Sings White Lightning and Other Favorites