Rocky Top
Osborne Brothers
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Wish that I was on ol' Rocky Top Down in the Tennessee hills Ain't no smoggy smoke on Rocky Top Ain't no telephone bills Once I had a girl on Rocky Top Half bear, other half cat Wild as a mink, but sweet as soda pop I still dream about that Rocky Top, you'll always be Home sweet home to me Good ol' Rocky Top Rocky Top, Tennessee Rocky Top, Tennessee Once two strangers climbed ol' Rocky Top Lookin' for a moonshine still Strangers ain't come down from Rocky Top Reckon they never will Corn won't grow at all on Rocky Top Dirt's too rocky by far That's why all the folks on Rocky Top Get their corn from a jar Rocky Top, you'll always be Home sweet home to me Good ol' Rocky Top Rocky Top, Tennessee Rocky Top, Tennessee I've had years of cramped-up city life Trapped like a duck in a pen All I know is it's a pity life Can't be simple again Rocky Top, you'll always be Home sweet home to me Good ol' Rocky Top Rocky Top, Tennessee Rocky Top, Tennessee Rocky Top, Tennessee
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Written by: Rick James
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10 facts about this song
Release Year"Rocky Top" by the Osborne Brothers was released in the year 1967.
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Popularity Amongst Country MusicThe song quickly gained popularity among country music lovers and is considered one of the greatest country songs of all time.
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Song MeaningsThe lyrics of "Rocky Top" reminisce about a simpler, peaceful life in rural Tennessee, which is often associated with the hillbilly stereotype.
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Chart SuccessThe Osborne Brothers' version of "Rocky Top" was a Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 1967.
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Longstanding Legacy"Rocky Top" was selected as one of the official state songs of Tennessee in 1982.
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Sports ConnectionThe song is often played at University of Tennessee sports events.
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Broad Influence"Rocky Top" has been covered by numerous artists in the country and bluegrass genres, including Dolly Parton, Lynn Anderson, and Conway Twitty.
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Cultural ImpactDue to its popularity and frequent play at Tennessee sporting events, the song is often considered an anthem for the state.
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SongwritersThe song was written by songwriting couple Boudleaux and Felice Bryant who have written numerous hit songs for various artists over the years.
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RemembranceA portion of U.S. Route 441 in Tennessee is named "Rocky Top" in honor of the song.
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