Guitar Town
Steve Earle
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Hey pretty baby are you ready for me Yeah it's your good rockin' daddy down from Tennessee I'm just out of Austin bound for San Antone With the radio blastin' and the bird dog on There's a speed trap up ahead in Selma Town But no local yokel gonna shut me down 'Cause me and my boys got this rig unwound And we've come a thousand miles from a Guitar Town Nothin' ever happened 'round my hometown And I ain't the kind to just hang around But I heard someone callin' my name one day And I followed that voice down the lost highway Everybody told me you can't get far On thirty-seven dollars and a Jap guitar Now I'm smokin' into Texas with the hammer down And a rockin' little combo from the Guitar Town Hey pretty baby don't you know it ain't my fault I love to hear the steel belts hummin' on the asphalt Wake up in the middle of the night in a truck stop Stumble in the restaurant wonderin' why I don't stop Well I gotta keep rockin' while I still can I gotta two pack habit and a motel tan When my boots hit the boards I'm a brand new man With my back to the riser I make my stand And hey pretty baby won't you hold me tight I'm loadin' up and rollin' out of here tonight One of these days I'm gonna settle down And take you back with me to the Guitar Town
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Written by: STEVE EARLE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Origins"Guitar Town" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Steve Earle. It was released in 1986 as the first single and title track from his debut album "Guitar Town".
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number seven on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, marking Earle's first appearance on the charts.
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Music GenreThe song is a blend of country, rock, and folk genres, reflecting Earle's versatility as a songwriter and musician.
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Lyrics InspirationThe song's storyline follows a young musician's journey traveling and performing, reflecting Earle's own early career adventures.
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Song's RecognitionRolling Stone magazine ranked Earle's song #477 in their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time in 2004.
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Album Success"Guitar Town" title track to Earle's debut album led the album to the number one position on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
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Awards and AccoladesIn 1987, Earle won two Grammy awards for Best Country Male Vocalist and Best Country Song for "Guitar Town".
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Song's Legacy“Guitar Town” is seen as a significant stepping stone in the emergence of the country rock and Americana genres, which combined elements of rock and roll with traditional country music.
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Musical ArrangementThe song features Earle's distinctive voice accompanied by a guitar-driven melody, which gives the song its signature sound.
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Influence in Popular CultureThe song, together with the album, helped to establish Steve Earle's reputation as a talented, raw songwriter and performer, influencing many artists in country and rock genres.
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