Gone Country
Alan Jackson
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She's been playing in a room on the strip for ten years in Vegas Every night she looks in the mirror and she only ages She's been readin' about Nashville and all the records that everybody's buying Says, I'm a simple girl myself, grew up on Long Island So she packs her bags to try her hand Says this might be my last chance She's gone country, look at them boots She's gone country, back to her roots She's gone country, a new kind of suit She's gone counrty, here she comes Well, the folk scene's dead, but he's holding out in the Village He's been writing songs, speaking out against wealth and privilege He says, I don't believe in money, but a man could make him a killin' 'Cause some of that stuff don't sound much different than Dylan I hear down there it's changed, you see Well, they're not as backward as they used to be He's gone country, look at them boots He's gone country, back to his roots He's gone country, a new kind of suit He's gone country, here he comes He commutes to L.A., but he's got a house in the Valley But the bills are piling up and the pop scene just ain't on the rally And he says, honey, I'm a serious composer, schooled in voice and composition But with the crime and the smog these days, this ain't no place for children Lord, it sounds so easy, this shouldn't take long Be back in the money in no time at all He's gone country, look at them boots He's gone country, back to his roots He's gone country, a new kind of suit He's gone country, here he comes Yeah, he's gone country, a new kind of walk He's gone country, a new kind of talk He's gone country, look at them boots He's gone country, oh, back to his roots He's gone country He's gone country Everybody's gone country Yeah, we've gone county The whole world's gone country
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Written by: BOB MCDILL
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Gone Country" was created by Bob McDill, a prolific Nashville songwriter who penned hits for numerous country artists. It was written during a time when country music was experiencing a period of unprecedented popularity.
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Release DateThe song "Gone Country" was released on November 7, 1994, as the third single from Alan Jackson's album "Who I Am."
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Chart Performance"Gone Country" hit number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in February 1995. This was the second of four number ones from the album "Who I Am."
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Music VideoA music video was produced for "Gone Country," which was directed by Michael Salomon. Alan Jackson hired him to focus on his ‘live’ performances and crowd reactions.
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Song Message"Gone Country" is known for its meta reflection on the state of country music. It tells the stories of different characters who, seeing the popularity of country music, decide to take up the genre.
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Artist's SuccessFollowing the release of "Gone Country," Alan Jackson became one of the prominent figures of the 1990s line dance craze. He incorporated traditional honky-tonk sounds into his music and always stuck to his country roots.
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Cultural Impact"Gone Country" became a catchphrase in the mid-90s, reflective of the era's country boom. The song and its message were so influential that they inspired a reality TV show of the same name in 2006.
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Country Music AwardsThe song "Gone Country" contributed to Alan Jackson's success at the Academy of Country Music Awards. In 1995, he won the award for "Top Male Vocalist."
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Signature Song"Gone Country" is often considered one of Jackson’s signature tunes. It helps to define his personal style and resonates with the theme of truthfulness in his music.
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Popular Among Other ArtistsThe song continues to be covered and performed by various artists throughout the years, demonstrating its timeless appeal and broad influence.
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