Keith Wallin (@onefortheroad)
Apr 20th 2026, 8:02 pm
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"Faded Love" is a Western swing song written by Bob Wills, his father John Wills and his brother, Billy Jack Wills.

The tune is considered to be an exemplar of the Western swing fiddle component of American fiddle.

The melody came from an 1856 ballad, "Darling Nelly Gray", which John Wills knew as a fiddle tune.

"Faded Love" is a sentimental song about lost love. The name comes from the refrain that follows each verse: "I remember our faded love".

The song was a major hit for Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys reaching number eight on the country charts in 1950.It became one of his signature songs.

The song had greater success when Patsy Cline covered it in 1963.

Her single became a hit, reaching number seven on the U.S. Country charts and number 96 on the Billboard Hot 100.

It was originally intended to be the title cut for a planned album, and was made at what turned out to be the last recording session before her death in an airplane crash.

Instead, it was belatedly released on Patsy Cline's Greatest Hits, a compilation album in 1967.

I AM USING PATSY CLINE'S ARRANGEMENT FOR MY COVER.

Cash: @onefortheroad , Reminds me of my dear friend Willard Weaver ( Bo Weevil) Earnie Tubbs lead fiddle,, Love this song and your sing Keith,, awesome
Apr 21st 2026, 4:22 am Report
Don DelRay: @onefortheroad Hi Keith,new one for me and good job buddy!
Apr 21st 2026, 4:33 am Report
Bev: @onefortheroad Awesome old song and a great sing from you Keith. Loved my listen this morning. ❤♫
Apr 21st 2026, 7:15 am Report
Jay Dotson: Jay455Terrific song and performance Keith enjoyed hearing this one today
Apr 21st 2026, 9:55 am Report
Aragorn: @onefortheroad Well sung, Keith. Appreciate your talent, and had a great listen!
Apr 21st 2026, 11:31 am Report
Neon48: @onefortheroad Great song and sing, loved my listen this evening :)
Apr 21st 2026, 4:31 pm Report
Keith Wallin: @neon48 Thanks, Neon! In the past, I have sung the Bob Wills version many times. This was my first stab at the Patsy Cline version. Glad you enjoyed my rendition. Have a great upcoming weekend….:-)
Apr 23rd 2026, 9:20 am Report
Keith Wallin: @aragorn Thanks, Paul! Glad you stopped by to listen and I really appreciate your kind words. I had never tried Patsy's version before only the Bob Wills version . Glad you liked it. Have a great night….:-)
Apr 23rd 2026, 9:04 pm Report