Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight
Rodney Crowell
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Lord, Mary took to runnin' with a travelin' man Left her momma crying with her head in her hands Such a sad case, so broken hearted She say, "Momma, I got to go, I gotta get out of here I gotta get out of town, I'm tired of hangin' around I gotta roll on between the ditches" It's just an ordinary story 'bout the way things goes Round and around, nobody knows But the highway goes on forever That old highway rolls on forever Lord, she never would've done it if she hadn't got drunk If she hadn't started runnin' with a travelin' man If she hadn't started takin' those crazy chances She say, "Daughter, let me tell you 'bout the travelin' kind Everywhere he's goin', such a very short time He'll be long gone before you know it He'll be long gone before you know it" She say, "Never have I known it when it felt so good Never have I knew it when I knew I could Never have I done it when it looked so right Leaving Louisiana in the broad daylight" This is down in the swampland where anything goes It's alligator bait and the bars don't close It's the real thing down in Louisiana Did you ever see a Cajun when he really got mad When he really got trouble like a daughter gone bad It gets real hot down in Louisiana And now the stranger better move it or he's gonna get killed He's gonna have to get it or a shotgun will It ain't no time for lengthy speeches There ain't no time for lengthy speeches She say, "Never have I known it when it felt so good Never have I knew it when I knew I could Never have I done it when it looked so right Leaving Louisiana in the broad daylight" She say, "Never have I known it when it felt so good Never have I knew it when I knew I could Never have I done it when it looked so right Leaving Louisiana in the broad daylight" It's just an ordinary story 'bout the way things go Round and around, nobody knows But the highway goes on forever There ain't no way to stop the water
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Written by: DONOVAN COWART, RODNEY CROWELL
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17 facts about this song
Songwriter Details"Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight" was written by acclaimed songwriters Rodney Crowell and Donivan Cowart.
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Multiple ArtistsThree notable music acts have recorded this song - The Oak Ridge Boys, Emmylou Harris, and Rodney Crowell himself.
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Oak Ridge Boys' SuccessThe Oak Ridge Boys' version was the most successful of the three, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1979.
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It was also a SingleRodney Crowell released the song as a single from his 1978 album "Ain't Living Long Like This".
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Emmylou's AlbumEmmylou Harris included the song in her 1978 album "Quarter Moon in a Ten Cent Town".
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Grammy-Winning SongwriterRodney Crowell, one of the song's co-writers, won the 1988 Grammy Award for Best Country Song for writing the Johnny Cash hit "After All This Time."
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Topping Country ChartsThe song marked the second number-one hit for The Oak Ridge Boys on the country chart.
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Multiple GenresThe song crosses several genres including country, pop, and folk.
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Song's PopularityDespite being over 40 years old, the song remains popular and is still played on many classic country radio stations.
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The Song's TopicThe song tells the story of a woman who leaves Louisiana, aiming for better opportunities elsewhere.
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The Oak Ridge Boys' RecognitionWith their rendition of "Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight", The Oak Ridge Boys secured their reputation as one of the leading country vocal groups in the late 20th century.
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Memorable LyricsThe opening line "Mary took to running with a traveling man" is often cited as one of the most memorable lines in country music.
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Song CollaborationRodney Crowell and Emmylou Harris later collaborated on several other projects, further solidifying their reputation in the country music scene.
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Continued PerformanceDespite decades passing since its initial release, this song continues to be a staple in the live performances of The Oak Ridge Boys.
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Song InterpretationsCritics and the audience have often considered the song as an anthem for female independence and empowerment.
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Regular AirPlayDue to its popularity, the song "Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight" enjoyed regular airplay on country music stations, further boosting the careers of The Oak Ridge Boys and Emmylou Harris.
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Subsequent Cover VersionsThe song's success has led to its adaption and cover version feats by several other artists in the music industry.
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