My Head's In Mississippi
ZZ Top
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I'm shufflin' through the Texas sand, but my head's in Mississippi. I'm shufflin' through the Texas sand, but my head's in Mississippi. The blues has got a hold of me. I believe I'm gettin' dizzy. Help me now I keep thinkin' 'bout that night in Memphis, Lord, I thought I was in Heaven. I keep thinkin' 'bout that night in Memphis, I thought I was in Heaven. But I was stumblin' through the parking lot of an invisible seven eleven. What was I doin out there? Where's my head baby? Somewhere in Mississippi. Last night I saw a cowgirl. She was floatin' across the ceiling. And last night I saw a naked cowgirl. She was floatin' across the ceiling. She was mumblin to some howlin' wolf about some voodoo healin'. Mmm Baby
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Written by: FRANK BEARD, BILLY GIBBONS, DUSTY HILL
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11 facts about this song
Album"My Head's in Mississippi" is a song by American rock band ZZ Top from the 1990 album “Recycler.” It was the fourth track on the album.
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Chart PerformanceThe song enjoyed significant popularity and managed to reach number 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
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GenreThe song features the band's signature blend of blues rock with elements of hard rock- a style that proved highly influential in the 1980s and 1990s.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics reflect the group’s love for the Southern United States, specifically Mississippi. It presents an abstract storyline about the singer's mind wandering to Mississippi while in Paris, demonstrating the band's international exposure and homesickness for their southern roots.
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Songwriting"My Head's in Mississippi" was penned by ZZ Top members—Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard.
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Music VideoThe music video for the track followed ZZ Top's recurrent theme of featuring the "Eliminator girls" and their classic red car.
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ReceptionAccording to fan ratings and critiques, "My Head's in Mississippi" is often considered as one of ZZ Top's best songs, evoking nostalgia and Southern fondness among the listeners.
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Live PerformancesThe song remained a crowd favorite during ZZ Top's live performances, frequently featuring on the band's setlist over the years.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered "My Head's in Mississippi," demonstrating its influence and popularity amongst musicians across genres.
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Tone and StyleLike many of the band's songs, "My Head's in Mississippi" employs strong, gritty guitar riffs, husky vocals, and a raw blues ambience. It is known for its effective sliding guitar that contributes to its distinctive sound.
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Continued PopularityDespite being released over three decades ago, "My Head's in Mississippi" remains popular and continues to receive airplay on classic rock radio stations.
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