Bar Room Buddies
Merle Haggard
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Hey, I want to sing till the feeling gets right Well, let's harmonize, we'll be dynamite I'll yodel the high notes, I've done it for years Good deal old buddy and I'll pour the beer There's always some lady alone at the bar Yeah and you always let her know just who you are I know a couple gals that we can call down They'll shake the pictures right all of the wall We're bar room buddies and that's the best kind Nobody fools with a buddy of mine I'll laugh when you're happy and I'll cry when you're blue We're bar room buddies and we're doing fine So pour me another, we got nothing but time Old chug-a-lug-a-lugging bar room buddy of mine The bartender trying to turn out the lights Well, maybe it is time we called it a night Hell, we'll wake up the roosters if we drink them real slow Well, let's have a double and a six pack to go We're bar room buddies and that's the best kind Nobody fools with a buddy of mine I'll laugh when you're happy and I'll cry when you're blue We're bar room buddies and we're doing fine So pour me another we got nothing but time Old chug-a-lug-a-lugging bar room buddy of mine Hell we're skirt chasing, tail kicking guitar picking, pool hustling Old chug-a-lug-a-lugging bar room buddy of mine
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Written by: MILTON BROWN, STEVE DORFF, SNUFF GARRETT, CLIFF CROFFORD
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Collaborative Artistry"Bar Room Buddies" is a duet recorded by country music legends, Merle Haggard and Clint Eastwood. The duo's unique pairing resulted in a song that has become a popular choice among country music fans.
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Movie SoundtrackThe song was part of the soundtrack for the 1980 film "Bronco Billy," where Clint Eastwood starred as the main character. The movie marked Eastwood's shift toward more comic roles in his acting career.
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Chart Performance"Bar Room Buddies" became a massive success on the U.S. Country charts. The song reached the No.1 spot on Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart, marking Eastwood's only No.1 song on any of the Billboard music charts.
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Song ContentThe lyrics of "Bar Room Buddies" revolve around two friends enjoying each other's company in a bar, hence the title. It perfectly captures the casual camaraderie shared between drinking buddies, which many listeners could relate to.
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Singing CowboyThe song showcased Clint Eastwood's singing prowess, despite being primarily recognized as a Hollywood actor and director, presenting a different, multi-talented side of Eastwood to the public.
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Merle Haggard's ResurgenceThe success of "Bar Room Buddies" played a small but significant part in revitalizing Merle Haggard's career in the 1980s. Despite being an accomplished country star, Merle had experienced a decline in his popularity in the late 1970s.
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Occasional Live PerformancesClint Eastwood occasionally performed the song live, often incorporating it into his appearances at various events, bringing further recognition to the song.
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Role-Playing LyricsIn the song, Eastwood and Haggard take turns playing the roles of "bar room buddies," emphasizing a comedic interaction between them. This playful banter added an element of fun and unpredictability to the song.
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Film and Song SynchronizationOften, when people hear "Bar Room Buddies," it brings back the memory of Clint Eastwood's character in "Bronco Billy," due to the song being used in the film's soundtrack, thereby creating a synchronization between the song and the film.
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Cultural InfluenceDespite being predominately a country song, "Bar Room Buddies" had a wider cultural impact. Its popularity transcended beyond the country music fanbase and made a significant impression on mainstream audiences.
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