Tennessee Homesick Blues
Dolly Parton
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New York City ain't no kinda place for a country girl with a friendly face If you smile, people look at you funny, they take you wrong The greenest state in the land of the free And the home of the Grand Ole' Opry is calling me back to my Smokey Mountain home I wish I had my ol' fishin' pole, and a-sittin' on the banks of the fishin' hole Eatin' green apples and waitin' for the fish to bite Life ain't as simple as it used to be, since the big apple took a bite outa me And Lord I'm so Tennessee homesick that I could die But I ain't been home in I don't know when If I had it all to do over again Tonight I'd sleep in my old feather bed What I wouldn't give for a little bitty taste Of Mama's homemade chocolate cake Tennessee homesick blues is runnin' through my head Mama you can float my feather bed Just as soon as I can I'm a gonna head Back to the Tennessee hills and it better be soon Daddy you can load the rifles up We're gonna load them dogs on my pickup truck And head out to Calhoon County and catch us a 'coon But I ain't been home in I don't know when If I had it all to do over again Tonight I'd sleep in my old feather bed Eatin' grits and gravy and country ham Go to church on Sunday with dinner on the ground Tennessee homesick blues is runnin' through my head And I ain't been home in I don't know when If I had it all to do over again Tonight I'd sleep in my old feather bed Good Lord have mercy on a country girl Tryin' to make a livin' in a rhinestone world It's hard to be a diamond in a rhinestone world Tennessee homesick blues is runnin' through my head. I've got those Tennessee homesick blues runnin' through my head Tennessee homesick blues
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Written by: Dolly Parton
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11 facts about this song
Song Creation"Tennessee Homesick Blues" was written and performed by Dolly Parton. This country star is not just known for her voice, but also her songwriting abilities.
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Album AppearanceThe song is a part of the soundtrack for the movie "Rhinestone" and is included in Dolly Parton’s 26th solo studio album named "Rhinestone: Original Movie Soundtrack" which was released in 1984.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a huge success, peaking at number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in September 1984.
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Grammy Nomination"Tennessee Homesick Blues" was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Female Country Vocal Performance category in 1985.
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Autobiographical ElementsThe song's lyrics have a semi-autobiographical element to them, reflecting Parton's feelings of homesickness for Tennessee while living and working in Hollywood.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by Dolly Parton's role in the film "Rhinestone", in which she plays a country music star trying to adjust to life in the city.
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Genre"Tennessee Homesick Blues" is within the country genre, which aligns perfectly with Parton's music style and her roots in rural Tennessee.
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Personal ConnectionThe song reflects much of Parton's own experiences and emotions, as she was born and raised in Tennessee and experienced homesickness when she first left to pursue her music career.
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Movie Appearance"Tennessee Homesick Blues" also features prominently in the movie "Rhinestone," where Parton's character sings it.
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Song DurationThe recorded version of the song runs for 3 minutes, and 21 seconds, which is relatively typical for songs within the country genre.
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Cultural InfluenceThe song is often seen as the anthem for individuals who have left their rural homes to pursue dreams in the big city but miss the simplicity and comfort of their past life.
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