Honky Tonk Attitude

Joe Diffie

About Honky Tonk Attitude

"Honky Tonk Attitude" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Joe Diffie. It was released in March 1993 as the lead single and title track from his album Honky Tonk Attitude. The song reached the top five of the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart and peaked at number 11 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart. The song was written by Diffie and Lee Bogan.


Year:
2009
3:29
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Well the beer's on the bar and the smoke fills the air
And there's a fool in every corner man I just don't care
Tight pants, line dance, stetson hats and cowboy boots
They got a Friday night, get right, honky tonk attitude

Well the waitress never leaves you with a half-empty glass
And every girl's on the dance floor shakin' her... Well
It's a two step, three step, outta step, country mood
They got a Friday night, get right, honky tonk attitude

Well now everybody knows that's where everybody goes
Just to dance away their blues
So leave your cares behind, it's just a state of mind
What have you got to lose

Hey bartender pour us another round, 
We're just get gettin' started don't shut us down
We need a slow dance, romanced, last chance rendezvous
We need a Friday night, get right, honky tonk attitude

If you've got a Friday night, get right, honky tonk attitude
Yeah you need a Friday night, get right, honky tonk attitude

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Joe Diffie

Joe Logan Diffie (born December 28, 1958) is an American country music singer known for his ballads and novelty songs. After working as a demo singer in the 1980s, he signed with Epic Records' Nashville division in 1990. Between then and 2004, Diffie charted 35 cuts on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, including five number one singles: his debut release "Home", "If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets)", "Third Rock from the Sun", "Pickup Man" (his longest-lasting number one, at four weeks) and "Bigger Than the Beatles". In addition to these cuts, he has 12 other top ten singles and ten other top 40 hits on the same chart. He also co-wrote singles for Holly Dunn, Tim McGraw and Jo Dee Messina, and has recorded with Mary Chapin Carpenter, George Jones and … more »

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Written by: Joe Diffie, Lee Bogan

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12 facts about this song

Song History
"Honky Tonk Attitude" is a country music song by Joe Diffie released in 1993.
Chart Performance
"Honky Tonk Attitude" reached the fifth spot on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks.
Album Recognition
The song is the title track of Joe Diffie's third studio album, establishing the album's popularity.
Song Style
The song has a traditional honky-tonk style pertaining to the genre of American country music associated with the Southern United States.
Songwriting Credit
"Honky Tonk Attitude" was co-written by Joe Diffie and Lee Bogan.
Prominent Lyrics
The lyrics of the song depict a rebellious attitude that resonates with many country music listeners.
Music Video
The music video for "Honky Tonk Attitude" was directed by Michael Merriman and portrays a rowdy honky-tonk bar scene.
Critical Acclaim
Critics have praised the song for its energetic beat and catchy lyrics.
Influence on the Genre
"Honky Tonk Attitude" helped shape the traditional 90s country music sound.
Cultural Impact
Despite being released over two decades ago, the song remains popular and is often considered a classic in the country music genre.
Artist's Death
Joe Diffie, the singer of "Honky Tonk Attitude", tragically passed away in 2020 due to complications from COVID-19.
Legacy of the Song
Today, "Honky Tonk Attitude" continues to be played in bars and honky-tonks across the U.S., displaying its timeless appeal.

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