The Letter That Johnny Walker Read
Asleep at the Wheel
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Johnny Walker sat At a table in a bar Minding his own affairs Drinking his namesake Over the rocks He was drunk Too drunk to care When a girl in the bar Walked up beside him And this is what she said She said, a woman came by With a letter for you And this is what the letter said [Chorus] Dear, John, please, Johnny Please come home I need your love and The kids, they gotta be fed And John, if you don't Hurry back, I'll be gone Yes, that's what the letter said The letter that Johnny Walker read Then John He got up from the table Slowly, he walked outside He was thinking of his wife And little children at home And how his drinking Had ruined their lives Then John, he stared off Into that street light And a vision filled his Poor, poor heart with dread For it was him lying drunk There in that gutter Clutching in his hand The letter that Johnny Walker read And this is what it said [Chorus: x2]
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Written by: Chris Frayne, Leroy Preston, Ray Benson
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10 facts about this song
Release and ProducersThe song "The Letter That Johnny Walker Read" was released in 1975 by an American country music band, Asleep at the Wheel. It was produced by Tommy Allsup, a renowned American record producer.
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Genre ClassificationThe song belongs to the genre of country music, more specifically it falls under the Western swing subset, which is a mixture of country, jazz, and blues.
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Song's ContributorsLead singer Ray Benson and drummer/backup vocalist Chris Frayne penned the song lyrics. They were assisted by bandmember Leroy Preston.
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Album PerformanceThe song is from the album "Texas Gold" which peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Chart for Top Country Albums in the United States.
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Single Chart PerformanceAs a single, it peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, marking the band's only top 10 entry on the country charts.
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Theme of the SongThe lyrics of the song tell a story about heartbreak and separation where a man receives a heartbreaking letter, read to him by Johnny Walker, a metaphor for drinking whiskey.
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Notable PerformancesThe song has been performed multiple times by the Asleep at the Wheel on shows such as the Old Grey Whistle Test and Austin City Limits Music Festival, highlighting their classic Western Swing sound.
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Cover VersionsThe song's popularity has resulted in various artists covering it over the years, showcasing its influence in country music.
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Recognition and AwardsThe song was instrumental in winning the Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for Asleep at the Wheel in 1978.
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Impact on the Band"The Letter That Johnny Walker Read" is one of Asleep at the Wheel's definitive songs, playing a vital role in establishing their musical style and increasing their popularity in the country music world.
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