Little Red Rodeo

Collin Raye

About Little Red Rodeo

"Little Red Rodeo" is a song written by Phil Vassar, Charlie Black and Rory Bourke, and recorded by American country music artist Collin Raye. It was released in December 1997 as the third and final single from his CD The Best of Collin Raye: Direct Hits. The song was a Top 5 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. He sang it on an episode of Walker, Texas Ranger.


Year:
1997
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The note said, you've had time to think about it
Looks like to me you're feelin' kinda crowded
You're not lookin' for anything permanent here
So my Rodeo's packed and in goodbye gear

So I shot down to the Longhorn Diner
Her sister works there and she'd know where to find her
She said, you didn't hear it from me
All I'll say is mama's got that place out in Monterrey

Oh, how fast can I go, gotta catch that little red Rodeo
She drove off with my heart, I've gotta let her know
I need the girl in that little red Rodeo
Texas plates, candy apple red Rodeo

Two towns back I showed your photograph
And the gas station man just started to laugh
She said I might see you in this bucket of rust
And said good luck boy, just follow that cloud of dust

Oh, how fast can I go, gotta catch that little red Rodeo
She drove off with my heart, I've gotta let her know
I need the girl in that little red Rodeo
Texas plates, candy apple red Rodeo

Maybe I was straddling the fence just like she said
It took her leaving to get it through my head

She's the one and only, it's over, that's it
I'm committed, I'm in love and I'm desperate
She's a good ways gone but I'm closin' the gap
If I have to I'll chase her clear across the map

Oh, how fast can I go, gotta catch that little red Rodeo
She drove off with my heart, I've gotta let her know
I need the girl in that little red Rodeo
Texas plates, candy apple red Rodeo

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Collin Raye

Floyd Elliott Wray (born August 22, 1960 in De Queen, Arkansas) is an American country music singer, known professionally as Collin Raye. He made his debut on the American country music scene in 1991 with the release of his debut album All I Can Be, which produced his first Number One hit in "Love, Me". All I Can Be was the first of four consecutive albums released by Raye to achieve platinum certification in the United States for sales of one million copies each. more »

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Written by: CHARLIE BLACK, PHIL VASSAR, RORY MICHAEL BOURKE

Lyrics © HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Song Title and Artist
"Little Red Rodeo" is a song performed by the American country music artist Collin Raye. Phil Vassar is one of the co-writers of the song.
Song Release
The song was released in September 1997 as the third single from Raye's album "The Walls Came Down".
Chart Performance
The song reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in the United States and number 62 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.
Songwriters
"Little Red Rodeo" was co-written by Phil Vassar, Charlie Black, and Rory Michael Bourke.
Song Interpretation
The song is about a man chasing after his love who drove away in a "Little Red Rodeo". The lyrics tell the story of his journey tracing her through various ports of call.
Music Video
The music video for "Little Red Rodeo" was directed by Steven Goldmann.
Critical Reception
Critics have praised the song for Collin Raye's emotional delivery, the catchy tune and the compelling lyrics.
Phil Vassar's Connection
Despite being a songwriter, Phil Vassar did not record his own version of "Little Red Rodeo". However, he did eventually start a successful singing career.
Among Raye's Hits
"Little Red Rodeo" is regarded as one of Collin Raye's classic hits and is still frequently aired on country radio stations.
The Genre
"Little Red Rodeo" is widely recognized as a significant contribution to 1990s country music, echoing the genre's traditional storytelling charm with a contemporary flair.

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