If Hollywood Don't Need You
Don Williams
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Well you know I'm not much good at writin' letters So I gave up and decided that I'd call Now there's really not much news to tell you Things back here they never change at all It snowed today, it's cold here for November But I hear the weather's warm out there Oh, and if you see Burt Reynolds would you shake his hand for me And tell ol' Burt I've seen all his movies Well, I hope you make for big time, I hope your dreams come true But if Hollywood don't need you, honey, I still do Last night I drove the truck to Amarillo Some friends and I we had a laugh or two But lately we don't cut up like we used to Cause all that I can think about is you I know this is what you've always wanted But I know now that all I want is you So if you see Burt Reynolds would you shake his hand for me And tell ol' Burt I've seen all his movies Well, I hope you make for big time, I hope your dreams come true But if Hollywood don't need you, honey, I still do If Hollywood don't need you, honey, I still do
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Written by: BOB MCDILL
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Inception"If Hollywood Don't Need You (Honey, I Still Do)" was released in 1982 by country music artist Don Williams.
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Song ProductionThe song was produced under MCA Records, a well-known American music label.
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Song Length"If Hollywood Don't Need You" lasts for 3 minutes and 44 seconds.
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Album PlacementThe song is featured on the album "Listen to the Radio", which was the 12th album by Don Williams.
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Breakthrough Performance"If Hollywood Don't Need You (Honey, I Still Do)" reached No.1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart on February 26, 1983. It held the top spot for one week and spent a total of 13 weeks on the chart.
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Song WriterThe song was penned by Australian singer-songwriter Bob McDill, who is known for writing numerous hit songs for a variety of country artists.
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Song Recognition"If Hollywood Don't Need You" is recognized as one the iconic songs of Don Williams and is still played frequently on classic country radio stations.
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Cover VersionCanadian country music artist Dean Brody covered "If Hollywood Don't Need You (Honey, I Still Do)" in his album "Trail in Life" released in 2010.
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Chart SuccessApart from the US, the song also reached number 36 on the Australian Kent Music Report.
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Artist's LegacyThe song complexity and emotional depth have helped cemented Don Williams' reputation as a preeminent country performer, particularly within the subgenre of 'gentle country'. He became known as the 'Gentle Giant' of country music due to his warm, smooth bass-baritone voice and unassuming nature.
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