Honky Tonkin's What I Do Best
Travis Tritt, Marty Stuart
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Well I was born for Saturday night Looking for trouble and ready to fight I was made to be wild and free Where it's loud and bright, that's where I'll be And I might change some day I guess But honky tonkin's what I do best I can juke all night without taking a breath Get out on the floor, dance myself to death I'm a wild-eyed, certified, bonafide general mess And honky tonkin's what I do best I never had much luck with society My momma used to say "he don't belong to me" But deep down I think daddy understood He always made me feel like I was worth some good Sister moved to New York and she's a big success (I'm so impressed) But honky tonkin's what I do best I can juke all night without taking a breath Get out on the floor, dance myself to death I'm a wild-eyed, certified, bonafide general mess And honky tonkin's what I do best Honky tonkin's what I do best Yeah, I said honky tonkin's what I do best Honky tonkin's what I do best
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Written by: Marty Stuart
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Artist's BackgroundMarty Stuart is a multiple Grammy-winning country music artist. He is known for both his traditional style, and eclectic merging of rockabilly, honky-tonk, and traditional country music.
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Release Information"Honky Tonkin's What I Do Best" is a song that was released in May 1996 and is the title track of Stuart's seventh studio album.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached a peak position of #23 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.
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Song CollaborationIt features a duet with fellow country music star, Travis Tritt.
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Awards and RecognitionIn 1997, the song was nominated for 'Vocal Event of the Year' by the Country Music Association.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Honky Tonkin's What I Do Best" was directed by Michael Salomon, a prolific music video director known for his collaborations with numerous country artists.
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Song CompositionThe song was notable for its rollicking, honky-tonk sound, reflective of Stuart's dedication to traditional country styles.
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Stylistic InfluenceStuart's duet with Travis Tritt on this song is believed to have led to increased popularity of neoclassical country, a genre that combines elements of country, bluegrass, and traditional folk.
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Album SuccessThe album "Honky Tonkin's What I Do Best," where the song is taken from, reached the top 20 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart.
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Career ImpactDespite not being one of his biggest hits, "Honky Tonkin's What I Do Best" remains one of Stuart's most recognizable songs and helped affirm his place as a core figure in modern country music.
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