What's Your Name
Lynyrd Skynyrd
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Well, its eight o'clock in Boise, Idaho I'll find my limo driver Mister, take us to the show I done made some plans for later on tonight I'll find a little queen And I know I can treat her right What's your name, little girl? What's your name? Shootin' you straight, little girl? Won't you do the same? Back at the hotel Lord we got such a mess It seems that one of the crew Had a go with one of the guests, oh yes Well, the police said we can't drink in the bar, what a shame Won't you come upstairs girl And have a drink of champagne What's your name, little girl? What's your name? Shootin' you straight, little girl? For there ain't no shame What's your name, little girl? What's your name? Shootin' you straight, little girl? Won't you do the same? Awh yeah What's your name, little girl? What's your name? Shootin' you straight, little girl? Won't you do the same? Nine o'clock the next day And I'm ready to go I got six hundred miles to ride To do one more show, oh no Can I get you a taxi home It sure was grand When I come back here next year I want to see you again What was your name, little girl? What's your name? Shootin' you straight, little girl? Well there ain't no shame What was your name, little girl? What's your name? Shootin' you straight, little girl? Won't you do the same? Woo
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Written by: Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Robert Rossington
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"What's Your Name" by Lynyrd Skynyrd was released in 1977.
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Album InclusionThe song is part of the band's fifth studio album "Street Survivors."
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Chart Performance"What's Your Name" peaked at #13 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart making it one of Lynyrd Skynyrd's most successful songs.
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Tragic AssociationUnfortunately, the glory of "Street Survivors" was overshadowed by a tragic plane crash three days post its release that killed three band members.
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Song InspirationThe song is said to be inspired by the band's experiences on the road, meeting various women in different places.
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A Classic Rock StapleDespite its age, "What's Your Name" continually gets airplay as it's a staple amongst classic rock radio stations.
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Different VersionIn 2000, country music singer Sammy Kershaw covered "What's Your Name" on his album, "Covers the Hits."
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Cultural PresenceThe song was included in the soundtrack of the popular video game, "Rock Band 3" proving its evergreen appeal.
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Original MembersAt the time of the song’s release, the members of Lynyrd Skynyrd included Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, Leon Wilkeson, Artimus Pyle, Steve Gaines, and Billy Powell.
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Songwriter CreditsThe song was written by band members Gary Rossington and Ronnie Van Zant.
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