Modern Day Romance
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
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We met on the highway, she flagged me down, Had a flat on her Stingray with nobody around I helped her out, she said climb in So I ditched my ol truck just to see where the party would end. We spent the weekend in Reno in the honeymoon suite, Never saw the casino, barely took time to eat. I never dreamed she would take me this far But by Sunday that lady had taken a hold of my heart. It's a modern day romance, a new kind of game With no time to slow dance in the fast lane. I tried to love her without any strings But a modern day romance has left me some old-fashioned pain. She never said good-bye, just a note by the phone Said ";thanks for the good times, but it's time to move on."; Well I'm out here walkin' with my thumb in the air Wondering where she might've gone and why I even care. It's a modern day romance; old fashioned pain
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Written by: DAN TYLER, KIX BROOKS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Song Origin"Modern Day Romance" is a song by the American country-rock band The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
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Release DateIt was released in May 1985 as the first single from their album "Partners, Brothers and Friends."
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Billboard SuccessThe song was a big hit for the band, reaching No.1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in the United States.
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Song DurationThe entire length of "Modern Day Romance" is 3 minutes and 40 seconds.
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WritersThe song was written by Kix Brooks, who later became half of the superstar country duo Brooks & Dunn, and Dan Tyler.
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Music VideoA humorous music video, featuring a parody of classic film noir detective movies, was released for "Modern Day Romance."
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Band’s SuccessThe success of "Modern Day Romance" helped the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band maintain significant popularity in the mid-1980s country music scene.
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Song’s StyleThe song is known for its blend of traditional country elements with a modern aesthetic, typical of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's style.
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Second No.1 Hit“Modern Day Romance” was the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's second 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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Live Performances"Modern Day Romance" quickly became a fan favorite, and has been included in numerous live set lists by the band.
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LegacyThe success of "Modern Day Romance" confirmed the band's transition from folk-rock to becoming mainstream country artists.
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