Dallas

Poco

About Dallas

"Dallas" is the first single by Steely Dan. It was sung by drummer Jim Hodder. The song was not on the band's debut album Can't Buy a Thrill but was included on the 1978 Japan-only compilation Steely Dan. It was later recorded by Poco in 1975 on their Head Over Heels album.


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2004
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I lived in no holy house but the grand hotel
The back streets of this old town I know so well.
And I drunk of no holy wine save muscatel;
Now my friend, I've got to go,
You tell everyone I know I'm sayin' goodbye, 
Bye, bye, Dallas;I can't stay.
Should have been at the palace yesterday 
Bye, bye, Dallas; got to go
And I remember when they told me so.
Right now I'm wonderin' where
The good times have gone;
All the things I never loved when they wwas mine.
Hot city and an empty pocket make a man think on;
I've been living low so long,
Gotta get back where I belong.
I'm sayin' goodbye, bye, bye, Dallas; I can't stay.
Should have been at the palace yesterday
Bye, bye, Dallas; got to go
And I remember when they told me so.
Bye, bye, Dallas;I can't stay.
Should have been at the palace yesterday.
Ain't no bother; it's understood
Livin' under cover don't do no good.
Bye, bye, Dallas.

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Poco

Poco is a Southern California country rock band originally formed by Richie Furay and Jim Messina following the demise of Buffalo Springfield in 1968. The title of their first album, Pickin' Up the Pieces, is a reference to the break-up of Buffalo Springfield. Highly influential and creative, they were pioneers of the country rock genre. Throughout the years Poco has performed in various groupings, and is still active today. more »

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Written by: DONALD JAY FAGEN, WALTER CARL BECKER, DONALD FAGEN

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network

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11 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Dallas" by Poco is generally classified under the genre of country rock. It exhibits a unique blend of country music instrumentation and rock performance style.
Album Representation
"Dallas" is one of the songs from Poco’s album called "Under the Gun" that was released in 1980. It is the first track of the album.
Band Lineup
When "Dallas" was recorded, Poco's lineup consisted of members like Rusty Young, Paul Cotton, Charlie Harrison, Steve Chapman, and Kim Bullard.
Song Duration
The song "Dallas" runs approximately for 3 minutes and 28 seconds, making it a relatively concise piece in the band's overall discography.
Chart Performance
Despite the popularity of Poco, "Dallas" did not chart very high. However, the album "Under the Gun", featuring the song, managed to hit number 46 on the US Billboard Pop Albums charts.
Live Performance
"Dallas" quickly became part of Poco’s concert setlists. They performed it at a variety of venues and concerts, further enhancing its popularity among fans.
Song Content
Poco's "Dallas" is symbolic of the band's high-energy performance style, and the country rock genre they helped pioneer. Listeners often liken the song to journeying through the American landscape, a common theme for the band.
Commercial Usage
The song "Dallas" by Poco is often used in commercials, soundtracks, and at live events due to its catchy beat and vibrant musical style.
Prominent Instrumentation
Guitar and pedal steel are noticeable instruments in the song "Dallas". Rusty Young's pedal steel guitar work is one of the defining characteristics of Poco's sound.
Songwriting Credits
"Dallas" was written by Paul Cotton who was the guitarist and one of the main singers of the band Poco. He joined the band in 1970 and played a key role in crafting the band's unique sound.
Song Context
The band Poco was originally formed by members of the band Buffalo Springfield. They are credited as one of the first groups to pioneer the country-rock genre, in which "Dallas" is a perfect example.

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