Up on the Ridge

Dierks Bentley

About Up on the Ridge

"Up on the Ridge" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Dierks Bentley. It was released on April 12, 2010 as the lead-off single and title track from his album of the same name. The song was written by Bentley and Angelo Petraglia.


Year:
2010
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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

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Dierks Bentley

Dierks Bentley (born November 20, 1975) is an American country music artist who has been signed to Capitol Records Nashville since 2003. That year, he released his self-titled debut album. Both it and its follow-up, 2005's Modern Day Drifter, are certified platinum in the United States. A third album, 2006's Long Trip Alone, is certified gold. It was followed in mid-2008 by a greatest hits package. His fourth album, Feel That Fire was released in February 2009. A bluegrass studio album, Up on the Ridge, was released on June 8, 2010, and then a sixth album, Home, followed in February 2012. more »

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Written by: ANGELO PETRAGLIA, DIERKS BENTLEY

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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.
Album Title Track
The song "Up on the Ridge" is the title track of Dierks Bentley's fifth studio album which was released on June 8, 2010.
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.
Album Collaborations
The "Up on the Ridge" album includes collaborations with several prominent artists including Kris Kristofferson, Jamey Johnson, and Miranda Lambert.
Non-Traditional Project
Bentley 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.
Songwriters
The song "Up on the Ridge" was written by Dierks Bentley and Angelo Petraglia, who is known for working with Kings of Leon.
Acclaimed Album
Bentley’s “Up on the Ridge” was nominated for Album of the Year at the 2011 Academy of Country Music Awards.
Billboard Charts
While 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.
Music Video Director
The music video for "Up on the Ridge" was directed by Wes Edwards, who has directed several of Bentley's music videos.
Song's Message
Bentley 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.
Artist Information
"Up on the Ridge" is a song by American country music artist Dierks Bentley.
Release Date
The song was released on April 12, 2010, as the lead single from his fifth studio album of the same name.
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.
Genre Specifics
The song is a definite shift from Bentley's usual contemporary country sound, taking on a more bluegrass-influenced sound.
Songwriting and Production
The song was written by Dierks Bentley and Angelo Petraglia and produced by Jon Randall Stewart.
Music Video
The official music video was directed by Wes Edwards and premiered on June 23, 2010.
Awards
Despite its moderately low performance in the charts, the song and its album led Bentley to receive three nominations at the 53rd Grammy Awards.
Unique Instrumentation
The song features an unusual combination of banjo and fiddle, emulating a rural and rustic musical environment.
Album Performance
The album, "Up on the Ridge," reached the number 2 spot on the U.S. Billboard Top Bluegrass Albums, proving its popularity in the genre.
Collaborations
The album "Up on the Ridge" includes collaborations with other renowned artists such as Miranda Lambert and Kris Kristofferson.
Critical Response
Despite 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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