Country Boy
Albert Lee
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I may look like a city slicker, Shinin' up through his shoes. Underneath I'm just a cotton picker, Pickin' out a mess of blues Show me where I start. Find a horse and cart. I'm just a country boy, Country boy at heart. I may look like a bank teller, Pushing facts in a file. But I'd rather be a haul collar, Shooing foot home in style. Show me where I start. Find a horse and cart. I'm just a country boy, Country boy at heart. Instrumental. I may look like a city slicker, Shinin' up through his shoes. Underneath I'm just a cotton picker, Pickin' out a mess of blues. Show me where I start. Find a horse and cart. I'm just a country boy, Country boy at heart.
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Written by: KENNY LEE SMITH
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13 facts about this song
Collaboration Fact"Country Boy" is a collaboration song between acclaimed musicians Albert Lee and Ricky Skaggs.
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Released Year InformationAlbert Lee originally recorded and released "Country Boy" as a solo track in 1979.
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Artist RecognitionAlbert Lee and Ricky Skaggs are Grammy Award-winning musicians, notable in the world of country and bluegrass music.
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Music GenreBoth versions of the song "Country Boy," whether by Albert Lee or Ricky Skaggs, can be classified as country music.
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Popular RecognitionRicky Skaggs' cover of "Country Boy" became a number one hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1985.
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Song's Duration FactAlbert Lee's original version of "Country Boy" spans approximately 3 minutes and 16 seconds.
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Session Musicians FactFor Albert Lee's version, the song featured renowned session musicians, including Donald 'Duck' Dunn on bass and Al Jackson, Jr. on drums.
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Music Video FactRicky Skaggs' version of the song features a famous music video with actor and comedian, Martin Short, playing the eponymous Country Boy.
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Emmylou Harris LinkBefore creating "Country Boy", Albert Lee played guitar for Emmylou Harris's Hot Band.
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Songwriters InformationThe song was written by Tony Colton, Albert Lee, and Ray Smith.
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Album InformationRicky Skaggs' version of the song appeared on his 1984 album titled "Country Boy".
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The Chieftains CollaborationRicky Skaggs also recorded a version with The Chieftains for their 1992 album, "Another Country".
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Instrumental SkillThe song showcases Albert Lee’s tremendous skill on the guitar and made him a household name among guitarist circles.
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