Jim Reeves - I'd Fight The World Lyrics

Great voice, lovely song still popular today, what a talent he was. Brilliant.

I remember the sick feeling when I heard that my favorite singer had died. I was horrified that he'd died in a plane crash, as Patsy Cline had. I've never heard what condition he was in but, I did read that the bunch in her plane were so badly dismembered that the only way they identified any part of her was from one of her feet that was caught in a tree- because there was nail polish on her toes & she was the only woman on board. That was supposedly from an official but, I sure can't swear to any truth in it.
Though I helped build majestic planes at Boeing, I really don't like them bc too many ppl die at once & SO horrifically.
It was reported that Jim's plane went down in a very bad storm. I've always wondered if they got hit by lightening.... Guess it makes no difference.
He was just 11 days short of 41 but, some say he was 39. But 1923 to 64 makes 41, ppl...!
I write this with tears in my eyes, after allll these years! However, as sad as I feel for his wife, Mary, I know that he went on to be blissfully happy where he went. God bless him. He left us such a gift of so much good music for the few short yrs. he recorded. I'll get to meet him some day!

I remember the sick feeling when I heard that my favorite singer had died. I was horrified that he'd died in a plane crash, as Patsy Cline had. I've never heard what condition he was in but, I did read that the bunch in her plane were so badly dismembered that the only way they identified any part of her was from one of her feet that was caught in a tree- because there was nail polish on her toes & she was the only woman on board. That was supposedly from an official but, I sure can't swear to any truth in it.
Though I helped build majestic planes at Boeing, I really don't like them bc too many ppl die at once & SO horrifically. It was reported that his plane went down in a very bad storm. I've always wondered if they got hit by lightening.... Guess it makes no difference.
He was just 11 days short of 41 but, some say he was 39. But 1923 to 64 makes 41, ppl...!
I write this with tears in my eyes, after allll these years! However, as sad as I feel for his wife, Mary, I know that he went on to be blissfully happy where he went. God bless him. He left us such a gift of so much good music for the few short yrs. he recorded. I'll get to meet him some day!

So true. Mine eyes filled with tears too.

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Thanks for sharing my favorite singer.

If you love Jim's voice check out my 78 rpm playlist of him https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKQUz0uq3HWqBL3UfKmkr-of5mCxLshFj

The Gentleman of music.

First time i heard this song so THANKS ALOT, the lyrics are how I'm feeling aboit my new partner right now

...And I wish you would remain the rock for me throughout to hold my hand......LOVE YOU DEAR...FOR YOUR VALOUR IN LOVE ....

Yes I would fight the world for you yes I would beg down on my knee's but I would never steal from anybody for you and yes you can ask anything of me but please don't ask me to steal for you hahaha

THE ONE AND ONLY JIM REEVES!! THAT VELVET VOICE WILL BE SINGING IN THE HEAVENLY CHOIR!!

Pure as silk. One of the best country singer around. We miss you Jim.

BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO

There will never be another like him .was my dad's favourite.

Me I like nearly every song of Jim reeves and all of the old country song

Omg 😲 he’s the best thank you Lord for him and his family.!

Jim Jim👍❤️ Really gone too soon🙏.

Simply irresistible. Wonderful Jim

Thanks Bernard, if you love Jim check out his rare 78's on this channel

jim Reeves is singing before GOD and GOD is well pleased ☺

Gentlman Jim LP Maybe Jim's best ever LP !!

Thanks Philip, it's definitely my favourite

Someone asked me if I could sing and I said, "I thought I could until I heard Jim Reeves sing."

My Mom n Dad favourite singer I brought up in his music in a small South Pacific Island of Samoa my parents have his LP beautiful music not the same music they have today but it's a blessing we still have Jim Reeves music

Jim reeves is te nimberone great American singer

He sang without effort. I was born and, raised with this mans music

Nice song so true love it

the sweetest voice I have ever heard"there would never ever be another JIM REEVES.RIP.

Sori Jim Reeves I'll do anything in the world for my gentleman but there is one thing I wouldn't do for him is to steel for him no can do okay

Awesome song Jim what a great singer so clear Beautiful thanks Jim you made my day you left the world so young God Bless Jim and Mary xx and beloved Cheyenne

I'll beg I'll borrow but I wouldn't steal for u hahaha

Thank you

Awesome song Jim Reeves lovely velvet voice sad we lost you so early in your young life but your voice will live on for ever God Bless Jim xxx

No comment I only comment that I meet a lover in Waterbury CT state although I am ego I barbeque fish on the grill outside in our backyard yard . Thank you for listening to my music and my station Jimmy naipaul Mohandas persaud saying thanks for everything Listener

Id fight the world😥😥😥

“Truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it. Ignorance may deride it. But at the end it is there”

Really an amazing voice, pity he died so young

Norman Santos what could I say great.

I fell in love with Bimbo back in 1954 or 55, I was 4 years old. I have listened to Jim ever since like so may songs right up Little ole Dime and I'ts nothing to me.

I have a few 78's of Jim uploaded, thanks for taking the time to view and comment

Jim was just great ...brings back great memories ...he is still great and I'm 72!

he's my great Escape from reality and put me back in my teenage yrs live just love this man .

Clear sweet and beautiful.

Check out my latest uploads of Jim, thanks for viewing and commenting

No one can sing like Jim Reeves. We miss you Jim.

My Favorite song of his, this and old Tige, one of my old records, Jim Was Fantastic,

How can you not LOVE this man's voice & music? He's PRICELESS in my heart!

I,d give anything to be able to sing like jim

Lovely man wish i had heard him sing

Same here. I've been mastering his voice by listening to all the track each day. I pray God helps. I really love him so much

A man with a smooth voice . A great American singer.

what a voice.

I'll gladly beg, I'll still or I'll borrow. Hahaha am gonna tell my wife that tonight. Good line.

It's steal not still!

Thank you

Did you told her?

what a voice!!  I like Jim.The greatest american singer.Thanks for sharing

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Jim truly had the most beautiful voice of anyone ever, just put the headphones and listen to a few of his songs, you will be hooked if your not already. Would give anything to have heard him in person

such a great song

I love JIm Reeves he was my dads favourite singers He had a beautiful voice Ive been in tears listerning to his songs today Love x miss you mum x dad this one was my mums favourite ones x xxxxx

This voice is smoother than silk. We will always enjoy this fine entertainer!

tomany words wil spoil the song thks

Thanks for your comment Paula, Jim had that velvet voice and seemed to sing with no effort at all, Gentleman Jim is my favourite of Jims albums my favourite track however is Waltzing On Top Of The World from the same album, so much better than the earlier arrangement.

It's hard to believe it's been 50 years since Jim put out this album. What a warm passionate voice Jim had - just perfect for the love songs. So very smooth and good looking. When Hank Cochran wrote this song he showed the world what a wonderfully talented writer he was. So many of his songs are among my favorites. I never tire of hearing Jim sing and his unique voice makes so many of today's artists sound - and look - mighty pale. Thank you for posting this. - Paula

"i'd fight the world" was actually co-written with joe allison, who also co-wrote "he'll have to go" with his wife audrey. a beautiful overdub of this cut (not much different) was done in 1973 and was a chart single and album title released in 1974. it's also still available and one of my all-time jim reeves favorites.

will never die!

At one time I used to have over a hundred of Jim Reeves LP's and this was by favorite song as well as LP. This song was written by Hank Cochran. Produced by Chet Atkins and Anita Kerr. Supporting Reeves in this LP is a group of Nashville musicians whose talents are legend in the music world... including the Anita Kerr Singers, Floyd Cramer on piano, Willy Ackerman on drums, Leo Jackson on lead guitar, Velma Smith on guitar and Marvin Hughes on vibes.

see reply above about co-authorship with joe allison and later 1974 overdub single and album title.

Anyne know who did this arrangement?

most probably anita kerr, who usually got "copyist" credit (and a little extra pay) for the session arrangements as well as her beautiful background vocals. in practical terms, the arrangement here was likely a studio collaboration that also included chet atkins , floyd cramer, and jim reeves.

Love this song for its story lines. He's really in love with her and will do anything to have her. Thats real Love I guess.
Happy listening!!