The Valley Road
Bruce Hornsby & the Range, Bruce Hornsby
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While no one was looking on the old plantation He took her all the way down the long valley road They sent her away not too much later Left him walking down the old valley road. Sometimes i lead, sometimes i follow This time i'll go where she wants me to go She said maybe today, maybe tomorrow Go deep in the woods down the long valley road Walk on walk on little doll walk Walk on little doll Out in the hall they were talkin' in a whisper Everybody noticed she was gone a while Somebody said she was gone to her sister's Everyone knew what they were talkin' about. While no one was looking on the old plantation He showed her what they do down the long valley road Came back around like nothin' really happened Left him standing on the old valley road Walk on walk on little doll walk on Walk on little doll Walk on, walk on the valley road Standing like a stone on the old plantation Rich old man wouldn't ever let him in Good enough to hire, not good enough to marry When it all happens, nobody wins Walk on walk on little doll walk on Walkon little doll etc
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Written by: BRUCE HORNSBY, JONATHAN HORNSBY
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
SongwriterThe song, "The Valley Road", was written by Bruce Hornsby and his brother John Hornsby. It showcases Bruce's storytelling style of songwriting.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1988 as part of Hornsby and his band's album titled "Scenes from the Southside."
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Chart RankingsUpon release, "The Valley Road" achieved significant success. It reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Genre"The Valley Road" falls under the genres of Rock and Pop. It showcased Bruce Hornsby's blend of Rock, Jazz, and Folk.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Valley Road" features a combination of concert footage and scenes shot on location in Virginia, providing visual representation of the song's narrative.
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The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band CoverIn 1989, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band covered "The Valley Road" in their album "Will The Circle Be Unbroken: Volume Two". Their version of the song won a Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Recording.
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Song InspirationThe lyrics of "The Valley Road" reportedly speak about the social classes in the rural South, inspired by Bruce Hornsby's upbringing in Virginia.
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Piano Sound SignatureThe song features Hornsby's signature piano sound, which became a defining characteristic of his music.
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Live PerformancesBruce Hornsby has performed "The Valley Road" at numerous concerts and live performances, often extending the original arrangement with improvisational sections.
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Signature SongToday, "The Valley Road" is often considered one of Bruce Hornsby's signature songs, and it continues to receive airplay on adult contemporary and classic rock radio stations.
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CollaborationsBruce Hornsby has performed "The Valley Road" at concerts with several other musicians, including an iconic performance with The Grateful Dead.
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