Dixie Road

Lee Greenwood

About Dixie Road

"Dixie Road" is a song written by Don Goodman, Pam Rose and Mary Ann Kennedy. It was first recorded by King Edward IV and the Knights for Soundwaves Records in 1981. This version got to number 48 on the Hot Country Songs charts. It was later recorded by American country music artist Lee Greenwood. It was released in March 1985 as the first single from his Greatest Hits compilation album. Greenwood's version was his third number one on the country chart. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of fourteen weeks on the country chart.  


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I would pick and we would sing to the rhythm of that front porch swing
The moonlight holds the spotlight that we shared
I found new notes on that old guitar, she believed I could be a star
She told me that she wanted to be fair

She said, I love you more than to hold you down, boy you're glory bound
We can't share a world with different dreams
So I chased mine and she found hers too, but someone else made hers come true
Now I'm a star, but every time I sing

My heart goes drifting down a dusty Dixie road
Taking my mind, back in time
L.A. lights burn like hell once you know
You left heaven waitin' down the Dixie road

Every night I'm in a different place and I'm searching every stranger's face
Trying to find the girl that's just not there
She's back there in Montgomery and I'm clear across the country
But whenever I'm alone I go back there

My heart goes drifting down a dusty Dixie road
Taking my mind, back in time
L.A. lights burn like hell once you know
You left heaven waitin' down the Ddixie road

My heart goes drifting down a dusty Dixie road
Taking my mind, back in time
L.A. lights burn like hell once you know
You left heaven waitin' down the Dixie road

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Lee Greenwood

Lee Greenwood (born October 27, 1942) is an American country music artist. Active since 1962, he has released more than twenty major-label albums and has charted more than 35 singles on the Billboard country music charts. more »

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Written by: DON GOODMAN, MARY KENNEDY, PAM ROSE

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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12 facts about this song

Song Classification
"Dixie Road" is a country song. It combines both the traditional twangs of the country genre with the modern sounds popular during the era it was released.
Performer History
Lee Greenwood is an American country music singer known for his patriotic song "God Bless the American."
Song's Original Performers
"Dixie Road" was initially recorded by the duo "The First Edition" before it was covered by Lee Greenwood.
Release Year
"Dixie Road" was released as a single by Lee Greenwood in 1985, although the song itself was written earlier.
Chart Success
The song had significant commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart dated August 3, 1985.
Album Inclusion
"Dixie Road" was included in Lee Greenwood's album "Streamline," which was also successful with numerous hit tracks.
Songwriting Credit
"Dixie Road" was written by Don Goodman, Pam Rose, and Mary Ann Kennedy. All three songwriters are highly regarded in the country music industry.
Duration
The running time of the "Dixie Road" song is 3 minutes and 58 seconds.
Music Video
A music video was made for the song, featuring Greenwood performing the track interspersed with various traveling and road scenes - a direct reflection of the song's lyrical content.
Lyrical Theme
The song paints a nostalgic picture of Southern life, with symbolic references to the Dixie Road, reflecting the simplicity, beauty, and profoundness of life on the road.
Song Popularity
"Dixie Road" continues to be one of Lee Greenwood's most loved songs, frequently played on country radio stations nationwide.
Additional Covers
The song was also later covered by other country artists, including George Jones.

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