Callin' Baton Rouge
New Grass Revival
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I spent last night in the arms of a girl in Louisiana And though I'm out on the highway, my thoughts are still with her Such a strange combination of a woman and a child Such a strange situation stoppin' every hundred miles Callin' Baton Rouge A replay of last night's events roll through my mind Except a scene or two erased by sweet red wine And I see a truck stop sign ahead, so I change lanes I need a cup of coffee and a couple dollars change Callin' Baton Rouge Operator, won't you put me on through I gotta send my love down to Baton Rouge Hurry up, won't you put her on the line I gotta talk to the girl just one more time Hello, Samantha dear, I hope you're feelin' fine And it won't be long until I'm with you all the time But until then, I'll spend my money up right down to my last dime Callin' Baton Rouge Operator, won't you put me on through I gotta send my love down to Baton Rouge Hurry up, won't you put her on the line I gotta talk to the girl just one more time Callin' Baton Rouge Sweet Baton Rouge
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Written by: DENNIS LINDE
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8 facts about this song
Song Composition"Callin' Baton Rouge" is a popular country song, originally recorded by "The Oak Ridge Boys" in 1978. It was written by Dennis Linde, a well-known songwriter who also wrote Elvis Presley's "Burning Love."
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Role of the SingersGarth Brooks covered the song in 1993, and it put up an impressive performance on the charts. It reached number two on the US Country charts and number one on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks.
- The album featuring Garth Brooks' version, "In Pieces," went on to sell over 10 million copies. This shot the song into fame and made it one of Garth Brooks' signature songs.
- The New Grass Revival, a bluegrass band, was featured on Garth Brooks' version of the song. Their contribution is recognizable in the song's characteristic fiddle and banjo parts.
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Music VideoThe song's video is of interest because Garth Brooks is not actually in it. The video showcases the band's performance while touring Ireland.
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Choice of Song"Callin' Baton Rouge" depicting a narrated story about a truck-driving man and his intense romantic affairs with a woman from Baton Rouge, was found to fit the signature style of Garth Brooks.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is a vibrant part of cultural life in Louisiana. It's played at every home game of the Louisiana State University football team, the LSU Tigers, contributing to its lasting local and national popularity.
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Success and AccoladesDespite not being one of Garth Brooks' number one hits, the song's popularity has persisted, often played on both classic and contemporary country radio stations.
- In 2019, Garth Brooks performed "Callin' Baton Rouge" to a packed stadium of 85,000 people at LSU's Tiger Stadium, evidencing the song's enduring appeal.+
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Live PerformancesGarth Brooks also frequently performs this song in his live shows and is well-known for making it a highlight of his concert sets.
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Studio RecordingAlthough "Callin' Baton Rouge" was originally recorded by The Oak Ridge Boys, it wasn't as popular until it was covered by Garth Brooks and featured New Grass Revival's distinctive elements.
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