Mendocino County Line
Willie Nelson, Lee Ann Womack
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Counted the stars on the Fourth of July Wishing we were rockets bursting in the sky Talking about redemption and leaving things behind As the sun sank west of the Mendocino County line As fierce as Monday morning feeling washed away I orchestrated paradise, couldn't make you stay You dance with the horses through the sands of time As the sun sinks west of the Mendocino County line I have these pictures and I keep these photographs To remind me of a time These pictures and these photographs Let me know I'm doin' fine I used to make you happy once upon a time But the sun sank west of the Mendocino County line The two of us together felt nothin' but right Feeling near immortal every Friday night Lost in our convictions, left stained with wine As the sun sank west on the Mendocino County line I have these pictures and I keep these photographs To remind me of a time These pictures and these photographs Let me know I'm doin' fine I used to make you happy once upon a time But the sun sank west of the Mendocino County line I don't talk to you too much these days I just thank the lord pictures don't fade I spent time with an angel just passing through Now all that's left is this image of you Counted the stars on the fourth of July Wishing we were rockets bursting in the sky Talking about redemption and leaving things behind I have these pictures and I keep these photographs To remind me of a time These pictures and these photographs Let me know I'm doin' fine We used to be so happy once upon a time, once upon a time But the sun sank west of the Mendocino County line And the sun sank west of the Mendocino County line
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Written by: MATT SERLETIC, MATT MICHAEL II SERLETIC, BERNIE TAUPIN
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs
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10 facts about this song
Song Information1. "Mendocino County Line" is a song recorded by American country music artists Willie Nelson and Lee Ann Womack.
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Song Performance2. The song was performed as a duet by these artists. Willie Nelson performs the verses, while Lee Ann Womack sings the chorus.
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Release and Chart Performance3. It was released in January 2002 as the lead-off single to Nelson's album "The Great Divide".
4. It spent 26 weeks on the Country Music charts and peaked at number 22.
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Awards and Recognition5. "Mendocino County Line" won the 2002 CMA award for Vocal Event of the Year.
6. The song also won the 2003 Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals.
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Song Creation7. The song was composed by Matt Serletic, who has worked with various other artists and bands like Matchbox Twenty, and Bernie Taupin, long-time collaborator lyricist for Elton John.
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Music Video8. The music video, directed by Wim Wenders, features Harry Dean Stanton as a bartender and Luke Askew as a pool player.
9. The video sequence was filmed in the desert at Nelson's property near Austin, Texas.
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Legacy and Cultural Impact10. The song is often praised for its emotional depth and its blending of traditional and modern country elements.
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Song Cover Versions11. It's worth noting that the song has also been covered by other artists due to its popularity, though none of these versions have quite achieved the same level of success as the original release.
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Song Usage12. "Mendocino County Line" is featured in the movie "The Country Bears" and is part of the movie's soundtrack as well.
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Featured Artist13. This recording marked a comeback for Willie Nelson in mainstream country, and highlighted the ongoing versatility of Lee Ann Womack's vocals.
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