Start A Band

Brad Paisley

About Start A Band

"Start a Band" is a song written by Dallas Davidson, Ashley Gorley and Kelley Lovelace. It was recorded as a duet by American country music artist Brad Paisley and Australian country music artist Keith Urban for Paisley's sixth studio album Play. Released in September 2008 as the only single from that album, it is also one of only four non-instrumental tracks on the album. It is Paisley's 22nd entry on the Billboard country charts, and Urban's 18th and ranked #1 on the Top 100 charts in 2009.  


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2009
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I never was a straight-lace, straight A student
Teacher's pet or child prodigy
I wasn't gonna get rich throwin' a football
It take too long to get a law degree

So I sat down with momma and daddy
They tried to talk some sense into my thick head
But the best advice that I ever got
Was from my sister's rock star boyfriend

Just get you a guitar and learn how to play
Cut up some jeans, come up with a name
When you're living in a world that you don't understand
Find a few good buddies, start a band
Start a band, start a band

And all those girls that were too cool to talk to,
They'll be waiting in the line out back
Might get your picture in the hometown paper
Maybe buy your momma that Cadillac

Just get you a guitar and learn how to play
Cut up some jeans, come up with a name
When you're living in a world that you don't understand
Find a few good buddies, start a band

Start a band, scrape up some money, buy a van
Learn 'Free Bird' and 'Ramblin' Man'
Never buy another beer again

So get you a guitar and learn how to play
Grow out your hair, come up with a name
With a little bit of luck you'll be packing the stands
Find a few good buddies, start a band

No need to study, start a band
Call up some buddies man, and start a band

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Brad Paisley

Brad Douglas Paisley (born October 28, 1972) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. His style crosses between traditional country music and Southern rock, and his songs are frequently laced with humor and pop culture references. more »

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Written by: DALLAS DAVIDSON, ASHLEY GORLEY, JOHN LOVELACE

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Background
"Start a Band" is a country song released in 2008 by American country singer Brad Paisley.
Collaboration
The song is a duet with fellow country musician Keith Urban. This is their first collaboration together.
Chart Position
"Start a Band" reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, becoming Brad Paisley's ninth number one hit and Keith Urban's twelfth.
Album Success
The track is on Brad Paisley's album "Play," which peaked at number nine on the Billboard 200.
Grammy Awards
The song won the Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals in 2009.
Genre Classification
"Start a Band" is a blend of country and southern rock genres.
Video
The music video for "Start a Band" includes animation and videos of Brad Paisley and Keith Urban performing together.
Song Subject
The song talks about putting aside differences to form a band and play music, symbolizing unity and collaboration.
Songwriters
"Start a Band" was written by Brad Paisley and Keith Urban, along with Dallas Davidson and Ashley Gorley.
Musical Notation
The song is noted for its complex guitar solos showcasing the guitar skills of both Paisley and Urban.

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