Elvis and Andy
Confederate Railroad
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Now being from the south, I never had a doubt What kind of girl I want I'd pick a Georgia peach or a Mississippi queen Or a Dallas debutant But I met a little blonde from above and beyond The Mason-Dixon line Now she ain't a Dixie dumplin' but let me tell you something Lord, she more than qualifies She likes Elvis, she likes Andy She's just as pretty as can be She's the number one fan of Both Graceland and Mayberry RFD She ain't a southern belle but it's hard to tell She's got every quality She likes Elvis, she likes Andy So she's fine and dandy with me I took her home for Christmas to try some southern dishes My mama's famous for But mama through a fit 'cuz she wouldn't eat her grits It was looking like the civil war I was hoping like the devil that they would meet up in the middle But neither one would budge Then I heard them in the kitchen a-laughing and a-giggling Singing hunka hunka burning love She likes Elvis, she likes Andy She's just as pretty as can be She's the number one fan of Both Graceland and Mayberry RFD She ain't a southern belle but it's hard to tell She's got every quality She likes Elvis, she likes Andy So she's fine and dandy with me No she ain't a southern belle but it's hard to tell She's got every quality She likes Elvis, she likes Andy So she's fine and dandy with me She likes Elvis, she likes Andy So she's fine and dandy with me
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Written by: CRAIG MICHAEL WISEMAN
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13 facts about this song
Song Classification"Elvis and Andy" is a country-rock song by the band Confederate Railroad.
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Original ReleaseThe song was originally released in 1994 as part of the band's third album: "Notorious."
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Song Writer"Elvis and Andy" was written by Danny Shirley, the frontman and lead singer of Confederate Railroad.
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Chart PerformanceThe track reached number 56 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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Song's ThemeThe song lyrically talks about the narrator’s desire for his life to be similar to Elvis Presley and Andy Griffith, two great and admired American figures.
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Unique Musical StyleThe band is known for infusing a unique blend of country music with Southern rock, a trend that is also evidenced in "Elvis and Andy."
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Popular Band Line-upThe song features the popular line-up of the band including lead singer Danny Shirley, guitarists Gates Nichols and Michael Lamb, bassist Wayne Secrest, keyboardist Chris McDaniel, and drummer Mark Dufresne.
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Band's RecognitionConfederate Railroad was recognized in 1993 by the Academy of Country Music with the Best New Vocal Group Award, a year before releasing "Elvis and Andy."
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Homage to Popular Culture IconsThe song title refers to Elvis Presley and Andy Griffith. Elvis is referred to as the King of Rock and Roll while Andy was an actor known for his role in 'The Andy Griffith Show.'
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Music VideoThe music video for "Elvis and Andy" features footage of the band performing the song intercut with clips of Elvis Presley and Andy Griffith.
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Song Interpretation"Elvis and Andy" can be interpreted as a tribute to the Southern culture, through the references to these iconic figures, that the band Confederate Railroad holds dear.
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Memorable LyricsSome of the memorable lines from the song are "I want to die with a smile on my face."
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Musical InfluenceElvis Presley's influence on the song's style is noted, reflecting in the rock-n-roll rhythm coupled with traditional country music elements.
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