Ol' Country

Mark Chesnutt

About Ol' Country

"Ol' Country" is a song written by Bobby Harden and recorded by American country music singer Mark Chesnutt. It was released in January 1993 as the fourth and final single from his album Longnecks & Short Stories. It peaked at number 4 on the U. S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and at number 2 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.


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1996
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City sun goes down at night
Makin' way for neon lights
Country boy is looking at the moon
City girl is dressed just right
She may stay out late tonight
Country boy just plowed today 'til noon

[Chorus:]
From Birmingham to Ohio
How they met nobody knows
Every now and then they get together
She used to want to climb the walls
She'd never really been loved at all
Not until ol' country came to town

He's the first one too the room
Ice and drinks will be up soon
Everything is perfect when she walks in
They kiss and hold each other tight
They know what's in store tonight
Thery're not someplace they have never been

[Chorus]

She used to want to climb the walls
She'd never really been loved at all
Not until ol' country came to town

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Mark Chesnutt

Mark Nelson Chesnutt (born September 6, 1963 in Beaumont, Texas) is an American country music singer. Chesnutt recorded and released his first album, Doing My Country Thing, in the late-1980s on private independent record label, Axbar Records, with the vinyl album version now a collector's item. His national debut came in 1990 with the single, "Too Cold at Home", the debut single from his second album which was also titled Too Cold at Home. more »

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Written by: BOBBY L HARDEN

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15 facts about this song

Origin
"Ol' Country" is a song by American country music artist Mark Chesnutt.
Writer
This song was written by notable songwriter Bobby Harden.
Release
"Ol' Country" was released in July 1993 as the third single from the album "Almost Goodbye."
Chart Performance
The song reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, showcasing its significant popularity.
Genre
It falls under the country genre, which is Mark Chesnutt's signature music style.
Album Performance
The album "Almost Goodbye" peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Top Country Albums, which is partially due to the success of "Ol' Country."
Awards
Though the song didn't win any awards, Mark Chesnutt, as an artist, has won multiple awards during his career, including a CMA award.
Musical Style
The song maintains a traditional country music style featuring instruments such as steel guitars and fiddles.
Lyrics Theme
The song infectiously highlights the theme of nostalgia and returning to familiar roots, representing a longing for simple country living.
Cover Versions
Mark Chesnutt's rendition of "Ol' Country" remains the most popular, and no notable covers of the track have been made.
Label
"Ol' Country" was released under the MCA Nashville Records, a popular American country music label.
Duration
The track "Ol' Country" has a duration of approximately 4:27 minutes.
Critical Reception
The song has received predominantly positive reviews from country music fans and critics alike, praising its traditional and “pure country” sound.
Live Performances
Mark Chesnutt has performed "Ol' Country" live at various events throughout his career, and it remains a fan favorite during concerts.
Album Success
“Almost Goodbye”, the album containing "Ol' Country", was certified Platinum by the RIAA for sales of over one million units.

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