Kentucky Waltz
Hank Williams, Jr., Bill Monroe
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We were waltzing that night in Kentucky 'Neath the beautiful harvest moon And I was the boy who was lucky But it all ended too soon As I sit here alone in the moonlight I can see your smiling face And I long once more for your embrace In that beautiful Kentucky waltz
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Written by: BILL MONROE
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Kentucky Waltz" is primarily classified as a country and bluegrass song.
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Album InformationThe "Kentucky Waltz" song was included in Bill Monroe's album named "Kentucky Bluegrass" which was released in 1956.
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Billboard Chart Records"Kentucky Waltz" was Bill Monroe's second song to hit the the Billboard Country chart, peaking in at number three in 1946.
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Songwriting CreditationBill Monroe is credited with both writing and performing "Kentucky Waltz."
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Popular CoversThe song has been covered by several well-known artists including popular country singer, Emmylou Harris.
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Year of Release"Kentucky Waltz" was initially released in 1946.
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Impact on Bluegrass GenreBill Monroe is often credited with creating the "bluegrass" genre of music, and "Kentucky Waltz" is one of the songs that helped define that style.
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Remastered Versions"Kentucky Waltz" was remastered and re-released as part of a Bill Monroe compilation album, titled "The Very Best of Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys," in 2002.
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Grammy Hall of Fame"Kentucky Waltz" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1982.
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InstrumentationThe song showcases Monroe's skill on the mandolin, featuring intricate melodies and a hard-driving rhythm characteristic of bluegrass music.
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Story-Telling Element"Kentucky Waltz" is a melancholic and nostalgic ode to Monroe’s home state.
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this deep emotional connection made it a classic among Monroe's fans.Deeper Meaning:
Many interpret the song as a reflection on love lost and a longing for something that once was
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