Where Corn Don't Grow

Waylon Jennings

About Where Corn Don't Grow

"Where Corn Don't Grow" is a song written by Roger Murrah and Mark Alan Springer. It was first recorded by Waylon Jennings on his 1990 album The Eagle, peaking at #67 on the country singles charts that year. Six years later, Travis Tritt covered it on his 1996 album The Restless Kind. Also released as a single, his rendition was a Top Ten country hit in 1997, peaking at #6 on the same chart.


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1990
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As we sat on the front porch
Of that ole gray house where I was born and raised
And stared out at the dusty fields
Where daddy's always worked hard every day
I think it kinda hurt him when I said daddy there's a lot that I don't know
But don't you ever dream about a life where corn don't grow
He just sat there silent staring in his favorite coffee cup
I saw a storm of mixed emotion in his eyes when he looked up
He said son I know at your age it feels like this old world is turning slow
And you think you'll find the answer to it all where corn don't grow
But hard times are real there's dusty fields no matter where you go
You may change your mind cause the weeds are high where corn don't grow

I remember feeling guilty when daddy turned and walked back in the house
I was only seventeen back then but it seems like I knew more than I do now
I can't say he didn't tell me this city life's a hard row to hoe
It's funny how a dream can turn around where corn don't grow
But hard times are real...
You may change your mind cause the weeds are high where corn don't grow

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Waylon Jennings

Waylon Arnold Jennings (pronounced /ˈweɪlən ˈdʒɪnɪnz/; June 15, 1937 – February 13, 2002) was an American country music singer, songwriter, and musician. Jennings began playing guitar at eight and began performing at twelve on KVOW radio. He formed a band, The Texas Longhorns. Jennings worked as a D.J. on KVOW, KDAV, KYTI and KLLL. In 1958, Buddy Holly arranged Jennings' first recording session, of "Jolie Blon" and "When Sin Stops (Love Begins)". Holly hired him to play bass. During the "Winter Dance Party Tour," in Clear Lake, Iowa, Holly chartered a plane to arrive at the next venue. Jennings gave up his seat in the plane to J. P. Richardson, who was suffering from a cold. The flight that carried Holly, Richardson and Ritchie Valens crashed, on the day late… more »

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Written by: Mark Springer, Roger Murrah

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11 facts about this song

Song Background
"Where Corn Don't Grow" is a song initially recorded by American country music artist, Waylon Jennings, depicted as a reflection of a son's journey from his rural hometown.
Travis Tritt's Cover
Travis Tritt covered the song eight years later, in 1996, for his album, The Restless Kind. He released it as a single, and it peaked at No. 6 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart.
Composition Credits
The song was written by Roger Murrah and Mark Alan Springer, both celebrated country music songwriters. Murrah has written hits for Alan Jackson and The Oak Ridge Boys, while Springer has worked with Tim McGraw and Billy Ray Cyrus.
Musical Style
The song uses moderate tempo in the key of D major, with the main chord pattern being D-Em-G-Fsharp throughout. This style gives the song a contemplative and slightly nostalgic mood.
Lyrics Interpretation
The lyrics tell a powerful story of a young man who left his farmer father and home to pursue a better life in the city. However, he discovers that he faces just as many challenges, symbolized by the phrase 'Where Corn Don't Grow.'
Waylon Jennings' Version
Jennings' initial version was a track in his 1987 album, Hangin' Tough.
Musical Success
The song is recognized as one of Travis Tritt's successful hits, marking his continued rise in the country music scene during the 1990s.
Music Video
The music video directed by Michael Merriman for Travis Tritt's version features Tritt with a group of people walking through the desert, symbolizing the journey and struggles described in the song.
Optional Artist
"Where Corn Don't Grow" was also covered by The Grascals, a bluegrass band, on their 2007 album, Long List of Heartaches.
Continual Influence
Today, the song continues to resonate with listeners, often featured in playlists of classic country songs and played on radio stations specializing in the genre.
Unique Collaboration
Although the song is associated with both Travis Tritt and Waylon Jennings, it was never a duet. Their version became popular separately, and both delivered compelling renditions. This situation is quite unique in the music industry.

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