Honky Tonk America
Sammy Kershaw
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Well the day it ends when the sun comes up And it starts when the sun goes down Out on the backroads and on the back streets Of every farm and factory town There in the world of weekly wage There's always a place out there And the names and the faces are the same everywhere Well the room is full it's a Friday night We all want to hear Louie Louie Been a long hard day and a long hard life And this is how we make it through it It's a blue collar place a red blooded crowd Tonight everything's all right In honky tonk America There's a flashing sign on a rain soaked street That lights up just about dark A welcome beacon on life's highway When your weary and when you lost heart Never say its loneliness It's only the drinks and the band But something brings us back here again and again Well the room is full it's a Friday night We all want to hear Proud Mary Been a long hard day and a long hard life We all got our crosses to carry It's a blue collar place a red blooded crowd Tonight everything's all right In honky tonk America Well talk about freedom alright but maybe some other time Tonight everyone's feeling fine Well the room is full it's a Friday night We all want to hear Wolly Bully Been a long hard day and a long hard life Monday morning well all do our duty It's a blue collar place a red blooded crowd Tonight everything's all right In honky tonk America Honky tonk America Honky tonk America Honky tonk America Honky tonk America
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Written by: BOB MCDILL
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10 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundSammy Kershaw is a popular American country singer and songwriter known for his traditional style which is heavily influenced by George Jones.
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Song Classification"Honky Tonk America" is a country song that showcases Kershaw's smooth, honky-tonk style.
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Album DetailsThe song "Honky Tonk America" is a track from Sammy Kershaw's 1994 album titled "Feelin' Good Train".
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Chart SuccessIt was a successful song that made it to the Top 60 of the US Hot Country Songs chart, peaking at #59.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by two renowned country songwriters, Bob McDill and Roger Murrah, who have written for, and achieved success, with various country artists.
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Song TopicThe song is a tribute to America's honky-tonk, a kind of bar providing country music for dancing, extending from the South and Southwest US into the country's industrial urban areas.
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Popularity"Honky Tonk America" has continued to be beloved among fans of traditional country music, often lauded for its classic honky-tonk sound and Kershaw's deeply resonant voice.
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Music VideoA music video was also released for the song that illustrates the lyrics and reflects the song's spirited, honky-tonk theme.
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Artist RecognitionKershaw's performance of "Honky Tonk America" often garners praise for maintaining the true essence of country music, contributing to his reputation as one of the 90's more credible country artists.
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TouringAlthough this song never reached the heights of some of Kershaw's other hits, "Honky Tonk America" has been part of Kershaw's setlists for many live performances around America.
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