I was working in Country radio at the time and I distinctly remember Ken Mellons' version being the first version of the single to be released. It didn't do well and when it began its chart descent, Tracy Lawrence' version was released and was a huge hit. Both versions may have been released on the two artists' albums at the same time, but Mellons' version was the first single release to radio. I like both versions - they both sing it well - and the song is killer.
From Wikipedia: "Paint Me a Birmingham" is a song written by Buck Moore and Gary Duffy. It was concurrently released by American country music artists Ken Mellons and Tracy Lawrence, whose versions entered the country charts within one week of each other
@ottomayshun You are wrong. Tracy recorded the song while he was still with Warner Brothers. Dreamworks bought the album from Warner Bros and that is why it was delayed with it's release.
@mccaryentertainment. Believe that if ya want man. I was playing the Ken Mellons version a full year before the Tracy version. Tracy was in rehab for his nose candy while I was playing the Ken version. But whatever.
"Paint Me a Birmingham" is a song written by Buck Moore and Gary Duffy. It was concurrently released by American country music artists Ken Mellons and Tracy Lawrence, whose versions entered the country charts within one week of each other.
@Surathan what is your source? wikipedia? they never get anything wrong lol. believe whatever you want. i worked country radio at the time and had the Mellons single in my hands months and months before we heard Tracy was thinking of doing the version. Have a great day!
@Surathan If you say so, fine man. I remember my conversation with the Dreamworks rep quite well about already having Ken Mellons on the air when he mentioned a "new" single in the mail from Lawrence. But again, I must be wrong because I only lived it and didn't take my info from the web. Have a great day!
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I was working in Country radio at the time and I distinctly remember Ken Mellons' version being the first version of the single to be released. It didn't do well and when it began its chart descent, Tracy Lawrence' version was released and was a huge hit. Both versions may have been released on the two artists' albums at the same time, but Mellons' version was the first single release to radio. I like both versions - they both sing it well - and the song is killer.
DavidOxford606 1 month ago
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DavidOxford606 1 month ago
sucks the bag you should listen to scott mc 127 for a real sound
rca180 1 month ago
I'LIKE YOUR SHOW IN SAINT ANTOINE NB YOU DIT A GOD SOW COMME BACK SOON FROM JOANNE AND CAROLE, THAK GOD CARE
cutie101897 3 months ago
;( I miss my girl I haven't heard from her all day
DirtymaxLmm 4 months ago
His was first but tracy bought the rights to it so it got pulled
amberrxoxo1 4 months ago
He should really try to make a come back/
MsRosene 5 months ago
Ken cut it first. It was released as a single for Ken and with in two months Tracy re-released it :/ Ken did it the best...
thepatchguy4949 7 months ago
@thepatchguy4949 You can also read my reply to jmac945
Surathan 2 months ago
i like tracys version better but ken shows the pain and emotion way better
benhamlett 8 months ago
KEN's came out first. Tracy just had the $ of a major to help promote it.
tylerryangroup 9 months ago
From Wikipedia: "Paint Me a Birmingham" is a song written by Buck Moore and Gary Duffy. It was concurrently released by American country music artists Ken Mellons and Tracy Lawrence, whose versions entered the country charts within one week of each other
nightchild02 10 months ago
I like Ken Mellons, and he sings this pretty well, but Tracy Lawrence's version is better. Sorry, just my opinion.
MustangGod65 10 months ago
WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU THINKING?????????????? BRING IT BACK...... LOVE YOUR MUSIC. IT IS REAL COUNTRY
BIOUTCH07 11 months ago
Now that's what I'm Talking about! This dude can sing. Hell yeah. Thanks for posting
Ramblinfever00 1 year ago
this is the REAL VERSION, TRACY L cut it but ken had it first.
buckywaters 1 year ago 2
@buckywaters You're fulla shit, fuckyface
Surathan 10 months ago
Ken Had it out first, Tracy Can only wish he could sing this well.
DaveJeffrey021 1 year ago
BLOWS TRACYS AWAY
notfarc1 1 year ago
I've only ever heard Tracy's version. This version, however, gives me goosebumps. Love it!
MargoMB19 1 year ago
This version is much better than Tracy's Paint Me a Birmingham. It chilling and much stronger voice projection.
deafwarrior 1 year ago 2
Tracy doesn't have the same power in his voice
steelblade10 1 year ago
@steelblade10 Your right he has MORE
gmc07joe 1 year ago
by far the superior version...man this gives ya chills don't it?
ottomayshun 1 year ago
Awesome Song It really is..... But I miss his mullet
JackieJax41 1 year ago
is his the orginal, or a remake?
barbidoll0 1 year ago
@barbidoll0 I can't remeber who did this first, Ken Mellons or Tracy Lawrence. Both are good though, in my opinion.
uncletomthall 1 year ago
@uncletomthall It was Ken first. Our country station played it for months before Tracy even recorded it.
ottomayshun 1 year ago
@uncletomthall Kenny sings it with much more feeling.
tpage6 1 year ago
@uncletomthall radio station in leesville, la. was playing this long before tracy lawrence recorded it. i prefer ken's version.
headredbone 1 year ago
@uncletomthall They did them both at the same time. Tracy Lawrence did the far more popular version.
Surathan 10 months ago
@uncletomthall Ken had this recorded at sent to radio stations long before it was given to Tracy.
ottomayshun 10 months ago
@ottomayshun You are wrong. Tracy recorded the song while he was still with Warner Brothers. Dreamworks bought the album from Warner Bros and that is why it was delayed with it's release.
mccaryentertainment 8 months ago
@mccaryentertainment. Believe that if ya want man. I was playing the Ken Mellons version a full year before the Tracy version. Tracy was in rehab for his nose candy while I was playing the Ken version. But whatever.
ottomayshun 7 months ago
@ottomayshun Read my reply to jmac945 you dumb sack of shit
Surathan 2 months ago
@uncletomthall Ken and Tracy released their versions at the same time
Surathan 2 months ago
@barbidoll0 ...ken
kennethkitchens 8 months ago
@barbidoll0 Ken wrote it and Tracy Lawrence recorded it. This is apparently Ken's version that he recorded.
jmac945 6 months ago
@jmac945 I love how stupid you are.
"Paint Me a Birmingham" is a song written by Buck Moore and Gary Duffy. It was concurrently released by American country music artists Ken Mellons and Tracy Lawrence, whose versions entered the country charts within one week of each other.
Grow a fucking brain.
Surathan 2 months ago
@Surathan what is your source? wikipedia? they never get anything wrong lol. believe whatever you want. i worked country radio at the time and had the Mellons single in my hands months and months before we heard Tracy was thinking of doing the version. Have a great day!
ottomayshun 1 month ago
@ottomayshun Yes, and I could have sworn I heard "Feel Good Inc" long before it hit the radio
But I was wrong, and you are too.
Surathan 1 month ago
@Surathan If you say so, fine man. I remember my conversation with the Dreamworks rep quite well about already having Ken Mellons on the air when he mentioned a "new" single in the mail from Lawrence. But again, I must be wrong because I only lived it and didn't take my info from the web. Have a great day!
ottomayshun 1 month ago