I Got You
Dwight Yoakam
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I've had to buy back damn near everything I own From a little man whose name is Saul And has a lot of money to loan I drive a beat up '67 Chevrolet With a torn up seat That pokes a brand new hole in my back near every day I got a letter from the folks over at Bell Just to let me know for my next phone call I could walk outside and yell Hey, I know my life seems a mess But honey, things to me still look real swell 'Cause I've got you to see me through Yeah, I've got you to chase my blues I've got you to ease my pain Yeah, I've got you, girl, to keep me sane So let them do what they want to do 'Cause it don't matter long as I've got you I've got the landlord breathing down my neck for rent He don't give a damn about my kids or where the money was spent And after all those years of payin' union dues It sure didn't seem to count for much when we got our layoff news I got a note from the man over at the bank Said the next 10 gallons of gas I buy won't be going in my tank Hey, I know I might seem near dead But honey, I think I might just get well 'Cause I've got you to see me through Yeah, I've got you to chase my blues I've got you to ease my pain Honey, I've got you, girl, to keep me sane So let them do what they want to do 'Cause it don't matter long as I've got you Yeah, let them go right ahead and sue 'Cause it don't matter long as I've got you
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Written by: DWIGHT YOAKAM
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11 facts about this song
Artist and Singer Profile"I Got You" is a song by American singer Dwight Yoakam. He is known for his pioneering style of country music that mixes honky-tonk and bluegrass influences with rock and roll.
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Release Year"I Got You" was released in the year 1983. Despite being an early creation in Dwight's career, it is still a fan favorite.
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First AppearanceThis song first appeared on Yoakam's debut album, "Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc."
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Chart PerformanceAlthough there is no specific data available about the single's performance on music charts, Dwight Yoakam’s debut album from which it hails was a massive success. The album peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart.
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Collaboration with Buck Owens"I Got You" was part of the album where Yoakam did a duet with Buck Owens on a cover of Johnny Horton’s "Honky Tonk Man". This association helped Dwight in attracting attention in the country music world.
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Song GenreDwight Yoakam is known for his contribution to the genre of country music, and "I Got You" stands as a classic example of Yoakam's signature style.
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SongwritingThe song, like most of Dwight Yoakam’s music, was written by him. His contribution to songwriting, singing, and acting has made him a multi-talented persona in the music industry.
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Notable Live Performances"I Got You" has been part of Yoakam's concert setlist for years, representing the singer's early style and career.
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Cover VersionsUp till now, no cover versions of "I Got You" have been recorded by other artists.
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Critical ResponseWhile specific reviews or critical response to "I Got You" isn't widely documented, Yoakam himself has been praised throughout his career for mixing traditional country sounds with a rock and roll flair.
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Music VideoThere is no official music video for the song "I Got You," which was not uncommon for country songs released in the early 1980s.
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