El Cerrito Place
Charlie Robison
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I been hangin' round this place, I been lookin' through your space I been waitin' for you, I've been waitin' for you All the places you would go, all the people that you know I've been lookin' for you, I've been lookin' for you And all them pretty people up on El Cerrito Place They all got somethin' in their pockets, all got somethin' on their face They roll down to La Brea where it meets the boulevard Singin' hallelujah while they dance over the stars They all think they're goin' far Me I've been lookin' for you baby, I've been lookin' for you baby I've been lookin' for you baby, I've been lookin' for you baby All night long, all night long, all night long Somebody said they might have seen you where the ocean meets the land So I've been out here all night lookin' for your footprints in the sand Did you hear the ocean singing, baby did you sing along As you danced over the water to some ol' forgotten song Were you even here at all? Me I've been lookin' for you baby, I've been lookin' for you baby I've been lookin' for you baby, I've been lookin' for you baby All night long, all night long, all night long Somehow I wound up in the desert just after daylight There's a Joshua Tree grows that little place you always liked These pioneer town people they ain't got too much to say And if they might have seen you they ain't givin' you away Now it's been two days Me I've been lookin' for you baby, I've been lookin' for you baby I've been lookin' for you baby, I've been lookin' for you baby All night long, all night long, all night long I think I'll go back to the city, back to El Cerrito Place That's the last time I saw that pretty smile upon your face I've been lookin' for you baby
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Written by: KEITH GATTIS
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10 facts about this song
Writers of the Song"El Cerrito Place" was written by Keith Gattis, an American country music artist who has penned songs for multiple musicians in the industry.
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First ReleaseWhile it's widely associated with Kenny Chesney, the song "El Cerrito Place" was first recorded by Charlie Robison, a country music singer from Texas. His version was released in 2004 on his album "Good Times."
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Connection to CaliforniaDespite being performed by artists known for country music, which often draws on Southern and Midwestern American influences, "El Cerrito Place" references a street that is actually located in Berkeley, California.
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Long for InstagramAn interesting thing to note about the lyrics is the specificity of the location and its use as the title. Chesney stated that he loved that the title wasn’t a typical advertisement for a song, commenting that it wouldn't fit in an Instagram post, and you‘ve got to be okay with that to enjoy the song.
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Kenny Chesney's VersionWhen Kenny Chesney recorded his version of "El Cerrito Place" in 2012, it reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. This version was included on his album "Welcome to the Fishbowl."
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Featured ArtistsIn Kenny Chesney's version of the song, there are harmony vocals from Grace Potter, an American singer-songwriter and actress.
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Music VideoThe music video for Kenny Chesney's version of "El Cerrito Place" was directed by Shaun Silva and premiered in 2012.
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AccoladesDespite it not being one of his biggest hits, Chesney considers "El Cerrito Place" one of his most cherished recordings.
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Emotional ConnectionBoth Robison and Chesney have expressed a deep emotional connection to the song. For Chesney, in particular, he's said that it taps into a feeling of searching for something that many people can resonate with.
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CoversAside from the versions by Robison and Chesney, the song has also been covered by other artists, including Cory Morrow, who released it on his album "The Good Fight" in 2015.
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