High Cotton
Alabama
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We didn't know the times were lean, Round our house the grass was green, It didn't seem like things were all that bad, I bet we walked a thousand miles, Choppin' cotton and pusing plows, And learnin' how to give it all we had. As Life went on and years went by, I saw the light in daddy's eye, And felt the love in mamma's hands, They kept us warm and kept us fed, Taught us how to look ahead, Now lookin' back I understand. We were walkin' in high cotton, Old times there are not forgotten, Those fertile fields are never far away, We were walkin' in high cotton, Old time there are not forgotten, Leavin' home was the hardest thing we ever faced. When Sunday mornings rolled around, We dressed up hand-me-downs, Just in time to gather with the church, Some times I think how long It's been, And how it impressed me then, It was the only day my daddy wouldn't work. We were walkin' in high cotton, Old times there are not forgotten, Those fertile fields are never far away, We were walkin' in high cotton, Old time there are not forgotten, Leavin' home was the hardest thing we ever faced. We were walkin' in high cotton, Old times there are not forgotten, Those fertile fields are never far away, We were walkin' in high cotton, Old time there are not forgotten, Leavin' home was the hardest thing we ever faced. We were walkin' in high cotton, Old times there are not forgotten, Those fertile fields are never far away, We were walkin' in high cotton, Old time there are not forgotten, Leavin' home was the hardest thing we ever faced. Walkin' in High Cotton
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Written by: SCOTT ANDERS, ROGER MURRAH
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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14 facts about this song
Release Date"High Cotton" was released on August 21, 1989, as part of Alabama's Southern Star album.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a huge hit that topped the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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Genre Classification"High Cotton" falls into the Country and Southern Rock genres of music.
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Song DurationThe song has a relatively average duration for a single, running just over 3 minutes long.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Scott Anders and Roger Murrah.
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Music VideoA music video was made for "High Cotton," featuring the band Alabama.
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Lyrical ThemeThe lyrics of "High Cotton" represent memories of good times in the South, conveying a meaning of nostalgia for a time past but cherished.
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AwardsWhile "High Cotton" itself did not win any awards, the band Alabama has been massively successful, garnering multiple awards throughout their career.
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Legacy"High Cotton" continues to be a staple of Southern and Country music, being played frequently on radio stations and at live events.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "High Cotton", including country singers Tim McGraw and Darius Rucker.
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Alabama's SuccessAlabama is one of the most successful bands in country music history. "High Cotton" was one of their 27 songs to reach No. 1 on the Billboard country charts.
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Inspiration"High Cotton" is said to have been inspired by the writers' childhood memories in the South.
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Cultural referenceThe phrase "high cotton" is a Southern term used to describe a state of happiness or prosperity. This phrase is used metaphorically throughout the song.
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MilestoneThis song marked Alabama's 20th No. 1 hit in just 9 years (1980-1989) on the country charts.
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