If Hollywood Don't Need You

Don Williams

About If Hollywood Don't Need You

"If Hollywood Don't Need You (Honey I Still Do)" is a song written by Bob McDill, and recorded by American country music artist Don Williams. It was released in November 1982 as the third single from the album Listen to the Radio. The song was Williams' thirteenth number one single on the country chart. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of twelve weeks on the chart.


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1980
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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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Don Williams

Don Williams (born May 27, 1939, Floydada, Texas, United States), is an American country singer, songwriter and a 2010 inductee to the Country Music Hall of Fame. He grew up in Portland, Texas, and graduated in 1958 from Gregory-Portland High School. After seven years with the folk-pop group Pozo-Seco Singers, he began his solo career in 1971, singing popular ballads and amassing 17 No. 1 Country & Western hits. more »

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Written by: BOB MCDILL

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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.
Song Production
The song was produced under MCA Records, a well-known American music label.
Song Length
"If Hollywood Don't Need You" lasts for 3 minutes and 44 seconds.
Album Placement
The song is featured on the album "Listen to the Radio", which was the 12th album by Don Williams.
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.
Song Writer
The song was penned by Australian singer-songwriter Bob McDill, who is known for writing numerous hit songs for a variety of country artists.
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.
Cover Version
Canadian 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.
Chart Success
Apart from the US, the song also reached number 36 on the Australian Kent Music Report.
Artist's Legacy
The 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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