Tar Top
Alabama
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It was July hot 'cross Georgia on my way to myrtle beach I just got my diploma so I set out in search of me The honeymoon was over and Alabama was far away From being little more than just a southern state I got a gig down at the Bowery I played for tip and watered drinks Just a novice in a business That's seldom what it seems And where are you goin' tar top Where's J.C. and the chosen few? I saw the flash without T.Gentry And B.V. left for Malibu I was July, hot and thirty, some years down the line When the boys touched the nation, unaware at the time I got to go to Texas, California, New York too A farm boy who is thankful to be standin' in his shoes But in the Bowery hangs the memories Of dreams that still come true Every time I see the spotlights I'm one of the chosen few And where are you going tar top J.C. and the chosen few There's no flash without T.Gentry B.V. where are you? Where are you goin' tar top Which direction will you take What's this contraband clamor About the music that you make? And where are you goin' tar top Is it country enough? Is it contemporary glamor? No it's us, just us
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10 facts about this song
Album Appearance"Tar Top" is a song by American country band Alabama, featured on their album "Just Us", which was released in 1987.
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SongwritersThe song "Tar Top" was penned by Randy Owen, the lead vocalist of Alabama. This highlights the band's capability to not only perform but also to create their own music.
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Chart Performance"Tar Top" is not typically listed among Alabama's greatest hits. However, it did reach number 7 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, demonstrating its popularity among country music fans.
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Band's HistoryAlabama has a rich history in the country music industry, with more than 40 number one country hits to their name. Although "Tar Top" isn't one of their most famous songs, it is still a crucial part of their extensive discography.
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Musical StyleIn "Tar Top", Alabama beautifully fuses traditional country melodies with pop music elements, making the song a fantastic representation of their unique style.
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Live PerformanceAlabama debuted "Tar Top" at the Fan Fair in 1984. However, the studio version of the song didn't make its way to the public until three years later.
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Lyrics SignificanceThe lyrics of "Tar Top" paint a nostalgic picture of rural Southern life, which plays a significant role in the identity of the band Alabama.
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RecognitionAlabama won the Country Music Association's Entertainer of the Year award in 1982, the year before they first performed "Tar Top". Although the song wasn't directly responsible for this honor, it represents the quality of work that led to the band's recognition.
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Band MembersThe band Alabama consisted of Randy Owen (lead vocals), Jeff Cook (Guitar and vocals), Teddy Gentry (Bass and vocals), and Mark Herndon (Drummer). All of them contributed to creating the signature Alabama sound we hear in "Tar Top".
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Video ReleaseThe music video for "Tar Top" captures the country roots and genuine southern charm that Alabama maintains in their music, adding a visual dimension to the song.
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