Rocky Mountain Music
Eddie Rabbitt
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Back Upon an old dirt road A Next to a swamp full of toads was a slanted wood shack C D Em with three little kids and a momma Em G papa died in '63 A left little jenny and me C to plant those 'taters and D Em -D.....Chorus pull up another tomorrow Chorus: G D Rocky Mountain Music G D A -D.C.G. Fills my memory with you G D Rocky mountain music G D A -F.D.Em v1.Papa can I hear you playin for me.. v2.momma can I hear you singin to me.. v3.brother can I hear you callin me.. v2 Em G Little brother was never quite right A he used to sit on the floor in the sunlight playin with the dust C D Em that danced on the beams in the window Em G sister had to cook and clean A cuz momma she got sick and lean C D Em -D....Chorus sometimes I think she just got that way missin poppa v3 Em G well every thing has changed today A little brother he was taken away C D Em sister, she married a soldier and lives in Toledo Em G And me I'm in a Nashville bar A and I've never been so far.. from that old gravel road C D Em -D.....Chorusx2 and the rivers that run through my mem'ry
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Written by: EDDIE RABBITT
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15 facts about this song
Songwriting"Rocky Mountain Music" is an American Country song written by Eddie Rabbitt himself.
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Release DateThe song was released in the year 1976.
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AlbumThis track is a part of the album "Rocky Mountain Music," which is Eddie Rabbitt’s second studio album.
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Chart Performance"Rocky Mountain Music" reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in the United States.
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Production CompanyThe song was released under the label of Elektra Records, a renowned American record label.
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Song DurationThe song has a duration of approximately three minutes and fifty-three seconds.
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Music Genre"Rocky Mountain Music" is classified under the Country and Soft Rock genres.
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CollaborationThough largely a solo project, the song involved musicians like steel guitarist John Hughey and fiddler Johnny Gimble.
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Personal AttachmentThe song reflects Rabbitt's deep love and affection for nature and his yearning for the purity and simplicity of rural life, which he often missed due to his country-star status.
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Music RecommendationIt's often recommended to people who love romantic and nostalgic tunes.
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Cover VersionsDespite its popularity, "Rocky Mountain Music" hasn’t been widely covered by other artists.
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Iconic LyricsThe lyrics "Still hear my old hound dog barkin', chasin' down a hoodoo there. Chasin' down a hoodoo there." are often remembered by fans, evoking nostalgia and longing for the past.
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Behind The SongEddie Rabbitt was a prolific songwriter, having written hits for other artists before embarking on his own singing career. "Rocky Mountain Music" is an excellent showcase of his songwriting abilities.
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Lasting AppealDespite being released over four decades ago, this song remains a fan favorite and is considered a classic in the country genre.
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Notable PerformanceEddie Rabbitt performed "Rocky Mountain Music" live at the Grand Ole Opry, a weekly country music stage concert in Nashville, Tennessee, which is known for launching the careers of many Country artists.
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