Massachusetts
Arlo Guthrie
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Like a dream in the night As the snow settles white There's a fire burning bright In Massachusetts And there's a house upon a hill That keeps us from the chill And by the grace of God We will be in Massachusetts You can tell me about the times you spent In the Rockies and on the plains Please don't think that I'm the last to say That there ain't lots of other places In this world that still remain Beautiful and unchanged But they're just not the same The sun comes up to meet the dawn And there's a day that must go on There's another night that's gone In Massachusetts And I could spend all of my days And remain each day amazed At the way each day is phrased In Massachusetts You can tell me about the times you spent In the Rockies and on the plains Please don't think that I'm the last to say That there ain't lots of other places In this world that still remain Beautiful and unchanged But they're just not the same Now if you could only see I know you would agree There ain't nowhere else to be Like Massachusetts And there's a house upon a hill That keeps us from the chill And by the grace of God We will be in Massachusetts Come on tell me about the time you spent In the Rockies and on the plains And please don't think that I'm the last to say That there ain't lots of other places In this world that still remain Beautiful and unchanged But they're just not the same as Massachusetts
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13 facts about this song
Song Writer"Massachusetts" is a song written and performed by renowned American folk singer, Arlo Guthrie. Arlo is the son of iconic folk artist, Woody Guthrie.
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Released YearThe song was released in the year 1976.
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Album"Massachusetts" was featured on Guthrie's album "Amigo", which gained critical acclaim upon its release.
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Genre ClassificationThe track, like many of Guthrie's songs, can be classified as folk, but it also has roots in the country and Americana genres.
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Homage to Home-StateGuthrie, a native of Brooklyn, New York, wrote "Massachusetts" as an homage to the state where he had resided for several years.
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Official Song"Massachusetts" was adopted as one of the official songs of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1981.
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ContextThe song provides a sense of the natural beauty in the state of Massachusetts, particularly in the rural areas and small towns, reflecting Guthrie's deep appreciation for the region.
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Musical StyleThe song is characterized by Guthrie's distinctive gentle, emotive vocal style, coupled with his acoustic guitar accompaniment.
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Live Performances"Massachusetts" is often performed by Guthrie during his live concerts, signaling its continued relevance and popularity among his fan base.
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Soundtrack AppearanceThe song has been used in the soundtrack of several films and TV shows, including the 2013 film "American Hustle."
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Song Appreciation"Massachusetts" is highly appreciated both for its melodic quality and for the loving portrait it paints of a state beloved by Guthrie.
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Title ShiftUnlike many songs that use a state as a backdrop or symbol, "Massachusetts" is directly named for the place it celebrates.
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Chart SuccessWhile "Massachusetts" might not have achieved significant chart success, it has remained a staple of Guthrie's catalog and a favorite among fans.
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