Up on the Ridge
Dierks Bentley
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(Come with me tonight) Let's blow out these city lights Let's just leave it all behind Get up where the air is still You can hear the whippoorwill Start a fire pass the shine Wont be home 'til mornin' time Shout your name out in the wind Confess my love for you again Give you all I got to give That's how we live up on the ridge Won't you come with me tonight Where the moonlight drifts into your eyes Yeah, I just want one little kiss When we get high up on the ridge Hey now honey child we'd be runnin' free and wild No one care what you do Ain't no law to answer to Dance around in the dirt Listen to them crickets chirp Hear old Jake start to howl When he hears that ol' hoot owl Give you all I got to give That's how we live up on the ridge Won't you come with me tonight Where the moonlight drifts into your eyes Yeah, I just want one little kiss When we get high up on the ridge Come on girl it's almost dawn Lets get it 'fore the magic gone Tall tall grass all around Come on lay that blanket down Wild flowers just like you Lay on me like mornin' dew Now take my hand walk with me Sun come up through them trees Give you all I got to give That's how we live up on the ridge Won't you come with me tonight Where the moonlight drifts into your eyes Yeah, I just want one little kiss When we get high up on the ridge I just want one little kiss When we get high up on the ridge (Three, four)
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Written by: ANGELO PETRAGLIA, DIERKS BENTLEY
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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21 facts about this song
Artist Profile"Up on the Ridge" is a song by Dierks Bentley, an American country music artist. Bentley has accumulated 15 number-one hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
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Album Title TrackThe song "Up on the Ridge" is the title track of Dierks Bentley's fifth studio album which was released on June 8, 2010.
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Bluegrass Genre"Up on the Ridge" is Bentley's first album that fully adopts the bluegrass genre, a departure from his usual commercial country sound.
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Album CollaborationsThe "Up on the Ridge" album includes collaborations with several prominent artists including Kris Kristofferson, Jamey Johnson, and Miranda Lambert.
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Non-Traditional ProjectBentley considers "Up on the Ridge" to be more of a passion project than a commercial endeavor. The album was recorded live in the studio, which is a departure from the norm in country music recording.
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SongwritersThe song "Up on the Ridge" was written by Dierks Bentley and Angelo Petraglia, who is known for working with Kings of Leon.
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Acclaimed AlbumBentley’s “Up on the Ridge” was nominated for Album of the Year at the 2011 Academy of Country Music Awards.
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Billboard ChartsWhile the song "Up on the Ridge" didn't chart on Billboard Hot 100, the album reached number 2 on the US Billboard Top Country Albums.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video for "Up on the Ridge" was directed by Wes Edwards, who has directed several of Bentley's music videos.
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Song's MessageBentley has mentioned that "Up on the Ridge" is about inviting people to a simpler, more authentic life away from the hustle and bustle of city lights. He wanted to convey his love for the mountains and organic Bluegrass music through this song.
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Artist Information"Up on the Ridge" is a song by American country music artist Dierks Bentley.
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Release DateThe song was released on April 12, 2010, as the lead single from his fifth studio album of the same name.
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Chart Performance"Up on the Ridge" peaked at number 21 on the Billboard US Country Songs chart and was Bentley's first single since 2003, not to reach the Top 20.
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Genre SpecificsThe song is a definite shift from Bentley's usual contemporary country sound, taking on a more bluegrass-influenced sound.
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Songwriting and ProductionThe song was written by Dierks Bentley and Angelo Petraglia and produced by Jon Randall Stewart.
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Music VideoThe official music video was directed by Wes Edwards and premiered on June 23, 2010.
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AwardsDespite its moderately low performance in the charts, the song and its album led Bentley to receive three nominations at the 53rd Grammy Awards.
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Unique InstrumentationThe song features an unusual combination of banjo and fiddle, emulating a rural and rustic musical environment.
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Album PerformanceThe album, "Up on the Ridge," reached the number 2 spot on the U.S. Billboard Top Bluegrass Albums, proving its popularity in the genre.
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CollaborationsThe album "Up on the Ridge" includes collaborations with other renowned artists such as Miranda Lambert and Kris Kristofferson.
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Critical ResponseDespite its divergence from more mainstream country, the song garnered positive reviews from critics, being described as a 'fresh' and 'joyful' twist on Bentley's style.
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