Honey (Open That Door)

Ricky Skaggs

About Honey (Open That Door)

Honey (Open That Door)" is a song written by Mel Tillis and recorded by American country music artist Ricky Skaggs. It was originally a non-charted single by Webb Pierce that was released in 1974. It was released in February 1984 as the second single from the album Don't Cheat in Our Hometown. "Honey (Open That Door)" was Ricky Skaggs' seventh number one on the country chart. The single stayed at number one for one week and spent a total of eleven weeks on the country chart.


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1995
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"Honey, honey, honey won't you open that door,
"This is your sweet daddy, don't you love me no more?
"It's cold outside, let me sleep on the floor,
"Honey won't you open that door." 
I honky-tonked around Dallas,
I got in a poker game.
Well, somebody must-a been a-cheatin',
I lost everything but my name.
Well, I walked half way to Memphis,
I finally got back home.
But I'd been better off where I was,
'Cause here's where things went wrong.

"Honey, honey, honey won't you open that door,
"This is your sweet daddy, don't you love me no more?
"It's cold outside, let me sleep on the floor,
"Honey, won't you open that door." 

I went right down to see old Bob, 
I thought he was my friend.
The landlord said that Bob's not here,
The police done hauled him in.
I ran right back to little Honey's house,
I got me a rockin' chair.
"Now, Honey if you don't open that door,
"I'm gonna rock on away from here."

"Honey, honey, honey won't you open that door,
"This is your sweet daddy, don't you love me no more?
"It's cold outside, let me sleep on the floor,
"Honey won't you open that door.

"Honey, honey, honey won't you open that door,
"This is your sweet daddy, don't you love me no more?
"It's cold outside, let me sleep on the floor,
"Honey won't you open that door. 
"Honey, honey, honey, honey, 
"Now, honey won't you open that door."

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Ricky Skaggs

Richard Lee "Ricky" Skaggs (born July 18, 1954) is a country and bluegrass singer, musician, producer, and composer. He primarily plays mandolin; however, he also plays fiddle, guitar, mandocaster and banjo. more »

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12 facts about this song

Genre Classification
The song "Honey (Open That Door)" is classified under the bluegrass and country genres.
Album Brief
The track is part of Ricky Skaggs' album "Don't Cheat in Our Hometown" which was released in 1983 by Epic Records.
Chart Performance
"Honey (Open That Door)" is a popular single and has initiated a noteworthy chart performance, as it reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1984.
Cover Version
The song is actually a cover version of an original by Mel Tillis. Ricky Skaggs' version is more popular, especially among fans of Country music.
Fiddle Feature
The song features the use of the fiddle, which brings out the bluegrass feel in the song and showcases Skaggs' mastery of the instrument.
Music Video
The music video of "Honey (Open That Door)" is quite entertaining, featuring a humorous storyline about a man who desperately wants his woman to open the door.
Signature Songs
The song is considered one of Ricky Skaggs' signature tunes.
Backup Vocals
Sharon White, who is Skaggs's wife, provides the backup vocals on this track.
Grammy Recognition
Ricky Skaggs is a multiple Grammy Award winner, and while "Honey (Open That Door)" did not win any, it was part of the body of work that showcased Skaggs's contribution to country music and subsequently his recognition at the Grammys.
Career Peak
"Honey (Open That Door)" is from the period when Skaggs was at his commercial peak, releasing a series of number one hits in the 1980s.
Personal Tidbit
In concerts, Skaggs often introduces the song by saying that it was inspired by his experiences on the road and being away from his wife while touring.
Live Performances
The song consistently gets a strong reaction in Skaggs' live shows, with crowds often singing along.

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