A Few Ole Country Boys

Randy Travis, Jamey Johnson

About A Few Ole Country Boys

"A Few Ole Country Boys" is a song written by Troy Seals and Mentor Williams, and recorded as a duet by American country music artists Randy Travis and George Jones. It was released in November 1990 as the first single from each singer's albums of duets, Heroes & Friends and Friends in High Places respectively. "A Few Ole Country Boys" peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and reached number 4 on the Canadian RPM country Tracks chart.


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Not too many years ago
When dreams were coming true
I'd reach for inspiration
Sometimes it would be you

I'd hear you on the radio
I sure did like your sound
Say it's good to know there's still
A few ol' country boys around

From the smoke it's hard to tell
What's coming down the line
We heard you were a fast train
Coming out of Caroline

We wondered what you were haulin'
When you rolled into town
Say it's good to know there's still
A few ol' country boys around

You must have felt that same old feeling
More than once or twice
Guitars pressed against our hearts
Under the neon lights

I've got to say that feeling
Is the best that I have found
Lord it's good to know there's still
A few ol' country boys around

There's a lot of truth you know
In our kind of songs
About the life you're living
And how love's done you wrong

As long as there's a jukebox
And a honky tonk in town
It's good to know there's still
A few ol' country boys around

It's good to know there's still
A few ol' country boys around

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Randy Travis

Randy Travis (born May 4, 1959) is an American country music singer and actor. Since 1985, he has recorded 20 studio albums and charted more than 50 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, and 16 of these were number one hits. Considered a pivotal figure in the history of country music, Travis broke through in the mid-1980s with the release of his album Storms of Life, which sold more than three million copies. The album established him as a major force in the Neotraditional country movement. Travis followed up his successful debut with a string of platinum and multi-platinum albums. more »

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Written by: RALPH MENTOR WILLIAMS, TROY HAROLD SEALS

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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13 facts about this song

RELEASE DATE
"A Few Ole Country Boys" was released in 1990.
ALBUM
This song is from Randy Travis' album named "Heroes & Friends".
DUET
The song "A Few Ole Country Boys" is a duet between George Jones and Randy Travis, two legendary country singers.
CHART PERFORMANCE
The song hit the number 8 spot on both the U.S. Hot Country Songs (Billboard) chart and the Canada Country Tracks (RPM) chart.
THEME CONTENT
The song lyrically talks about the trials and tribulations of being country singers and how despite their fame, they are still a few ole country boys at heart.
POPULARITY
The song has since become a fan favorite due to the combination of George Jones' and Randy Travis' unique vocals and the relatable lyrical content.
MUSIC VIDEO
The song's music video features George Jones and Randy Travis singing while sitting on a tour bus, and includes clips of live performances and life on the road.
CONTRIBUTION
"A Few Ole Country Boys" is considered an important song in both artists' careers, contributing significantly to their musical legacy.
COLLABORATION
This song marks one of the notable collaborations between George Jones and Randy Travis, showing a significant link between different generations of country music.
COVER VERSION
The song has been covered by various country music artists paying homage to both George Jones and Randy Travis.
BEHIND THE SCENES
Reportedly, Randy Travis was both excited and nervous to work with George Jones, who was one of his musical idols.
RECEPTION
Critics and fans alike have praised this song for its simplicity along with the raw and sincere performances of both George Jones and Randy Travis.
LYRICAL DEPTH
Although it is a simple composition, the song contains a deeper message about staying true to your roots regardless of success or change, a message resonated by many.

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