Honky-Tonk Man
Johnny Horton
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I'm a honky tonk man and I can't seem to stop I love to give the girls a whirl to the music of an old jukebox But when my money's all gone I'm on the telephone Hollerin' hey hey mama can your daddy come home I'm living fast and dangerously but I've got plenty of company When the moon comes up and the sun goes down That's when I want to see the lights of town Cause I'm a honky tonk man I'm a honky tonk man It takes a purty little gal and a jug of wine That's what it takes to make a honky tonk mind With the jukebox a moanin' honky tonk sound That's when I wanna lay my money down Cause I'm a honky tonk man
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Written by: Howard Hausey, Johnny Horton, Tillman Franks
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Honky-Tonk Man" by Johnny Horton falls under the genre of Country music, specifically the sub-genres of honky-tonk and rockabilly.
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Historical FactThe song was released in 1956 and quickly became a hit for Horton, cementing his place in country music history.
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Songwriter CreditsHorton co-wrote "Honky-Tonk Man" with Howard Hausey and Tillman Franks.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Honky-Tonk Man" climbed to No. 9 in the US Country charts, marking one of Horton's highest-charting singles.
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Cover VersionsCountless artists have covered the song, including country superstar Dwight Yoakam, whose version went No. 1 in 1986, making it one of his signature hits.
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Album TitlingHorton's debut album for Columbia Records was named after this track, demonstrating the song's significance to his career.
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Musical StyleThe song is known for its upbeat tempo and playful lyrics, embodying the honky-tonk style, which features a heavy focus on rhythm and often deals with subjects such as love, work, and drinking.
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Cultural Impact"Honky-Tonk Man" is considered one of the foundational songs of Rockabilly music, a style that blends country music with rhythm and blues.
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Tragic EventHorton died just three years after the release of "Honky-Tonk Man", in a car accident in 1960, marking a tragic end to the career of a promising country music star.
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Membership HonorJohnny Horton was posthumously inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame, highlighting the lasting impact of his music, including the song "Honky-Tonk Man".
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