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The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is an American country-folk-rock band that has existed in various forms since its founding in Long Beach, California in 1966. The group's membership has had at least a dozen changes over the years, including a period from 1976 to 1981 when the band performed and recorded as The Dirt Band. Constant members since the early times are singer-guitarist Jeff Hanna and drummer Jimmie Fadden. Multi-instrumentalist John McEuen was with the band from 1966 to 1986 and returned during 2001. Keyboardist Bob Carpenter joined the band in 1977. The band is often cited as instrumental to the progression of contemporary country and roots music. more »


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1991
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I can still remember my first guitar 
Bright and shiny like a brand new car 
Even took it with me when I went to school 
And I practiced every day till I got real good 

I learned every lick on the radio 
From Wabash Cannon to Go Johnny Go 
I majored in rhythm with a minor in blues 
Then I hit the road with my blue suede shoes 

[Chorus]
And I dreamed of seeing my name in lights 
Grand Ole Opry on a Saturday night 
Standing where my heroes stood 
Hillbilly Hollywood 

I played some bars where you never want to go 
From Oklahoma City down to Tupelo 
My ears would be ringing like an old fire bell 
When I'd lay me down in some cheap hotel 

[Chorus]

And I pray before too long 
They will hear my song 

And I dreamed of seeing my name in lights 
Grand Ole Opry on a Saturday night 
Standing where my heroes stood
I dreamed grand old Opry on a Saturday night standing
Hillbilly Hollywood
Hillbilly Hollywood 
Hillbilly Hollywood

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Written by: JAMES PHOTOGLO, JIM PHOTOGLO, VINCENT EDWARD MELAMED

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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