Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?
Paula Cole
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Oh you get me ready in your 56 Chevy Why don't we go sit down in the shade Take shelter on my front porch The dandy lion sun scorching Like a glass of cold lemonade I will do the laundry If you pay all the bills Where is my John Wayne Where is my prairie song Where is my happy ending Where have all the cowboys gone Why don't you stay the evening Kick back and watch the TV And I'll fix a little something to eat Oh I know your back hurts from working on the tractor How do you take your coffee my sweet I will raise the children If you pay all the bills Where is my John Wayne Where is my prairie song Where is my happy ending Where have all the cowboys gone I am wearing my new dress tonight But you don't, but you don't even notice me Say goodbyes Say goodbyes Say goodbyes We finally sell the Chevy When we had another baby And you took the job in Tennessee You made friends at the farm And you joined them at the bar Almost every single day of the week I will wash the dishes While you go have a beer Where is my John Wayne Where is my prairie song Where is my happy ending Where have all the cowboys gone Where is my Marlboro man Where is his shiny gun Where is my lonely ranger Where have all the cowboys gone Where have all the cowboys gone Where have all the cowboys gone Yippee yo, yippee yeah Yippee yo, yippee yeah Yippee yo, yippee yeah Yippee yo, yippee yeah Yippee yo, yippee yeah Yippee yo, yippee yeah Yippee yo, yippee yeah
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Written by: PAULA COLE
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Where have All the Cowboys Gone?" by Paula Cole was officially released in 1997.
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Awards/MilestonesThe song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Record of the Year and Song of the Year in 1997.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1997, becoming Cole's highest-charting single in the United States.
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Song StyleThe song is a perfect blend of folk, pop, and country styles.
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Content/ThemeThe lyrics of the song are centered around a woman's dissatisfaction with her life and her quest for romance, which is a notable departure from the typical romantic narratives in popular music.
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Album InformationThe track is a part of Paula Cole's second studio album titled 'This Fire.'
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by Caitlin Felton, features Paul Cole portraying multiple roles, including a housewife, a waitress, and a singer, to emphasize the song's theme on female roles and expectations.
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Song ReceptionUpon its release, "Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?" received mostly positive reviews from music critics, with many praising its catchy tune, relatable lyrics and Cole's unique vocal style.
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Cultural ImpactThe song was used in the popular television series "Dawson's Creek" in the 90s, lending to the song's continued cultural resonance.
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Personal InspirationIn an interview, Paula Cole revealed that the song was inspired by her own experiences and observations, as a woman navigating societal expectations and traditional gender roles.
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