
The 1966 album "Hurtin' Inside" finds Don Gibson in a reflective mood, offering a collection of his own compositions that delve into themes of heartbreak and melancholy. This release further cemented his reputation as a master of the sad, yet relatable, country ballad.
- "Hurtin' Inside" was released in February 1966 on RCA Records.
- The album features eight songs written entirely by Don Gibson himself.
- This album followed Gibson's string of successful singles throughout the early 1960s.
Don Gibson was a country singer-songwriter from North Carolina, best known for his pioneering "larger-than-life" sound and for writing hits like "I Gotta Get Drunk" and "Sweet Dreams." In 1966, he was a well-established artist with a string of hits on RCA, continuing his prolific output of self-penned songs.
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