The Conversation
Hank Williams, Jr., Waylon Jennings
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Hank, let's talk about your daddy Tell me how your mama loved that man Well, just break out a bottle, hoss I'll tell you bout the driftin' cowboy band We won't talk about the habits Just the music and the man, that's all Now Hank, you just got to tell me Did your daddy really write all them songs, did he That don't deserve no answer, hoss Let's light up and just move along Do you think he wrote 'em about your mama Or about the man who done her wrong, you know that Yeah, back then they called him crazy Nowadays they call him a saint Now the ones that called him crazy Are still ridin' on his name Well, if he was here right now, Bocephus Would he think that we were right, do you think he might Don't you know he would Watasha Be right here by our side If we left for a show in Provo He'd be the first one on the bus and ready to ride Wherever he is I hope he's happy You know I hope he's doin' well, yes I do He is 'cause he's got one arm around my mama now And he sure did love Miss Audrey and raisin' hell I won't ask you no more questions To the stories only Hank could tell Back then they called him crazy Nowadays they call him a saint Most folks don't know that they fired him from the Opry And that caused his greatest pain I loved to tell you about lovesick How Miss Audrey loved that man You know I've always loved to listen To the stories about that driftin' cowboy band and the man You know when we get right down to it Still the most wanted outlaw in the land, yeah, woh
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Written by: JOHN WILLIAMS, JOHN T. WILLIAMS
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13 facts about this song
Genre Classification"The Conversation" is classified under Country Music. It is a compelling fusion of traditional country-flavored sounds blended with an edgy outlaw demeanor, which was popular in the late 70s and 80s.
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Recording DateThe song was recorded and released in the year 1979.
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Album ReferenceIt is one of the songs featured in Waylon Jennings' album, "Waylon & Willie". Although the album is a duet between Jennings and Willie Nelson, "The Conversation" is a duet between Jennings and Hank Williams Jr.
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Chart PerformanceThe song enjoyed considerable commercial success. It climbed to the number 1 position on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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Lyrics SignificanceThe lyrics of the song discuss the rumors regarding Waylon Jennings and Hank Williams Sr.'s death. It is a sort of dialogue between Jennings and Williams' son, Hank Williams Jr.
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CollaborationThis song is one of the several collaborations between Jennings and Hank Williams Jr. Their camaraderie and joint creative efforts are often regarded as a defining period in Country Music.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Conversation" is quite popular among country music fans. It features both Hank Williams Jr. and Waylon Jennings, and is known for its simplicity and representation of their iconic friendship.
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Remake"The Conversation" was remade in 2013. The remake featured Waylon's son, Shooter Jennings, alongside Hank Williams Jr., a tribute focusing on their fathers' friendship and musical legacy.
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CompositionThe song was co-written by Waylon Jennings and Hank Williams Jr., two of the biggest stars in Country Music.
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MusicianshipAmong other instruments, you can prominently hear the sounds of piano, electric and slide guitar in "The Conversation", which provide the song its signature country flavor.
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AwardsEven though the song didn't win any major awards, its popularity and commercial success showcased the chemistry between Jennings and Williams Jr., providing an iconic contribution to Country Music.
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Iconic LineOne of the most iconic and frequently quoted lines from the song is "There's a lot of talk going around town, that you're not wild about the song."
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Relevance TodayDespite being over 40 years old, "The Conversation" continues to be played on various country music radio stations around the world, solidifying the lasting impact that Jennings and Williams Jr. have had on the genre.
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