Never Been to Spain
Hoyt Axton
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Well I never been to Spain But I kinda like the music Say the ladies are insane there And they sure know how to use it They don't abuse it, never gonna lose it I can't refuse it Well I never been to England But I kinda like the Beatles Well, I headed for Las Vegas Only made it out to Needles Can you feel it, must be real it Feels so good, oh, feels so good Well I never been to Heaven But I been to Oklahoma Well they tell me I was born there But I really don't remember In Oklahoma, born in a coma What does it matter, what does it matter Well I never been to Spain... Well I never been to Heaven...
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Written by: HOYT WAYNE AXTON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Never Been to Spain" was written and penned by Hoyt Axton. Axton was a folk singer-songwriter who was also known for his acting skills, featuring in movies such as "Gremlins" and "The Black Stallion."
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PerformanceAlthough Hoyt Axton wrote "Never Been to Spain," the song was made famous by the American rock band, Three Dog Night. The group included it in their 1971 album "Harmony."
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Chart Rankings"Never Been to Spain" peaked at number 5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 charts and number 18 on the Adult Contemporary charts in 1972.
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Cover VersionsReaching a wide audience, the song was later covered by multiple artists such as Elvis Presley, Cher, and Waylon Jennings.
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Elvis Presley's ImpactWhen Elvis Presley covered "Never Been to Spain," his version became very popular. Presley included the song in his live album, "Elvis as Recorded at Madison Square Garden" in 1972.
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Music CompositionThe song "Never Been to Spain" is known for its distinctive and catchy opening piano riff. It continues to be remembered for this musical element.
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Song MeaningDespite the title "Never Been to Spain," the song does not actually cover Spanish themes but is rather a metaphorical journey where the composer contrasts the American stereotype of Spain with reality.
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LegacyThe popularity of "Never Been to Spain" helped both Hoyt Axton and Three Dog Night to cement their places in the annals of rock and roll history.
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Use in Media"Never Been to Spain" has been featured in several films and TV shows including the movie "The Longest Yard" and an episode of the series "Supernatural."
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Live PerformancesThree Dog Night's live performances of the song are known for their stellar vocal harmonies, which added another dimension to the song and contributed to its huge success.
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