Honky Tonk Moon
Randy Travis
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Dirt road in the twilight, woods so cool and dark. Up ahead pale neon, somewhere a dog barks, Honky tonk moon, keeps shining on my baby and me Breaking up the pool balls, chalking up the cues Jukebox pumping softly, lazy summer blues Honky tonk moon, keeps shining on my baby and me Through the blue smoky haze, all through the haze Trouble seems to melt away, My heart's on a roll, I'm easy in my soul There's no hurry, no worry, things are goin' my way My arms around my baby, shufflin' on the floor Cigarettes and saw-dust, squeaky old screen door. Honky tonk moon, keeps shinin' on my baby and me. Outside the dark is falling, stars are twinkling bright That old hoot owl is calling, every-things all right Honky tonk moon, keeps shinin' on my baby and me. Honky tonk moon, keeps shinin' on my baby and me.
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11 facts about this song
Artist Information"Honky Tonk Moon" is a song performed by award-winning American country music singer Randy Travis.
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Release DetailsThe song was released in June 1988 as the first single from his album "Old 8x10".
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Songwriters'Honky Tonk Moon' was written by Dennis O’Rourke.
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Song GenreIt is recognized as a song belonging to the Country music genre.
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Song Chart PerformanceThe song topped the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart, making it Randy Travis's eighth consecutive Number One single.
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Album Success"Old 8x10", the album from which "Honky Tonk Moon" comes, earned a triple-platinum certification from the RIAA for sales of over three million copies.
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Live PerformancesTravis has often included "Honky Tonk Moon" in his live concert setlist, showcasing his love for traditional country sounds.
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Song ThemeThe song is about a man who leaves the city life for country life, which includes the company of a loving woman and the music from a jukebox.
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LegacyKnown for his neo-traditionalist country style, Randy Travis and his songs like "Honky Tonk Moon" have inspired a new generation of performers to go back to the roots of country music.
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Cover VersionsWhile the song is notably Travis's, it has been covered by a few small-time country music artists with a similar appreciation for its traditional style.
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AwardsRandy Travis and his album "Old 8x10" have won several music awards, reflecting the high regard for hits like "Honky Tonk Moon", which contributed to the album's success.
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