A Girl I Used to Know
| "A Girl I Used to Know" | ||||
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| Single by George Jones | ||||
| from the album George Jones Sings More New Favorites | ||||
| B-side | "Big Fool of the Year" | |||
| Released | 1962 | |||
| Recorded | 1962 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 2:42 | |||
| Label | United Artists | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Jack Clement | |||
| Producer(s) | Pappy Daily | |||
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"A Girl I Used to Know" (also known as "Just Someone I Used to Know" and "Someone I Used to Know") is a song written by Jack Clement and originally released as a single by George Jones. It became a top five hit for Jones, peaking at number three. Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton recorded the song as "Just Someone I Used to Know", with the single becoming a number five hit in 1969, and earning a nomination for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group at the 12th Annual Grammy Awards. It was Wagoner's eighth nomination and Parton's first. In 1970, Jones recorded the song again with wife Tammy Wynette for their debut duet album We Go Together.