Bonfire

Craig Morgan

About Bonfire

"Bonfire" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Craig Morgan. It was released in May 2009 as the third single from his album That's Why. It is only available on later presses of the album. The song entered the top 40 on the U. S. country charts in June 2009. It is his sixteenth single release. A Christmas version with new lyrics was released on November 24, 2009. Morgan wrote the song with Kevin Denney, Tom Botkin and Mike Rogers.


Year:
2008
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You can see it from the river
To the top of white pine ridge
Burning like a summer sun
A bunch of rednecks getting half lit
There's mud-covered trucks and S-U-V's
Cranking up hank and A-C/D-C

At the bonfire, out in the sticks
Country backwoods, homegrown hicks
Bonfire, dance a little jig,
Hold up your cup and take another swig
Won't sleep til dawn, party right down to the wire
At the bonfire

Everybody sees the headlights
When old Sheriff John pulled up
We all got a little nervous
It's too late to hide our cups
He popped a top and holled real loud
Don't worry y'all I came to hang out

At the bonfire, out in the sticks
Country backwoods, homegrown hicks
Bonfire, dance a little jig,
Hold up your cup and take another swig
Won't sleep til dawn, party right down to the wire
At the bonfire

You don't have to be from around here
To know right where to go
All you gotta do is load up
And head towards glow

At the bonfire, out in the sticks
Country backwoods, homegrown hicks
Bonfire, dance a little jig,
Hold up your cup and take another swig
Won't sleep til dawn, party right down to the wire
At the bonfire

At the bonfire
Were all hanging at the bonfire

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Craig Morgan

Craig Morgan Greer (born July 17, 1964, in Kingston Springs, Tennessee) is an American country music artist. A veteran of the United States Army, Morgan began his musical career in 2000 on Atlantic Records, releasing his self-titled debut album for that label before the closure of its Nashville division in 2000. In 2002, Morgan signed to the independent Broken Bow Records, on which he released three studio albums: 2003's I Love It, 2005's My Kind of Livin', and 2006's Little Bit of Life. These produced several chart hits, including "That's What I Love About Sunday," which spent four weeks at the top of the Billboard country charts and was that publication's Number One country hit of 2005. A greatest hits package followed in mid- 2008 before Morgan left the la… more »

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Written by: TOM BOTKIN, KEVIN DENNEY, CRAIG MORGAN GREER, MICHAEL ROGERS

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Walt Disney Music Company, Bluewater Music Corp.

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13 facts about this song

Song Title
"Bonfire" is a song performed by Craig Morgan.
Country Music
The song is part of the country genre, highlighting Morgan's southern roots and lifestyle.
Album Information
"Bonfire" is included in Morgan's fifth studio album, 'That's Why,' which was released in 2008.
Chart Success
The song was a hit, peaking at No. 4 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 2009.
Duration
The running time of the song is approximately three minutes and eight seconds.
Songwriters
The song was co-written by Craig Morgan, Kevin Denney, and Tom Botkin.
Concept
The song talks about bonfire parties in a rural setting, underlining themes of community and good times.
Music Video
The music video for "Bonfire" features Morgan around a bonfire with friends and family enjoying a night of fun and camaraderie. It also includes scenes from his live performances.
Identity
The song is often considered to be one of Morgan's signature songs due to its popularity and relatability to the country lifestyle.
Morgan's Background
Craig Morgan, a former army serviceman, worked several jobs including construction and law enforcement before his breakthrough into the music industry. His personal experiences played a large role in shaping the authenticity in his country music, as reflected in "Bonfire".
Awards
While "Bonfire" didn't win any notable awards, the success contributed to Craig Morgan being nominated for the Top New Male Vocalist award at the Academy of Country Music Awards in 2006.
Live Performances
"Bonfire" was a favourite song during Morgan's concerts due to its uplifting lyrics and catchy rhythm. Most audiences enjoyed the sing-along sections of the song.
Collaboration
The original writers of the song, Kevin Denney and Tom Botkin, are recognized names in the country music industry, each with their own successful careers apart from collaborating with Morgan on "Bonfire".

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