A somber tune with a contrasting upbeat feel, Glen Campbell's "Galveston" is a song sung from the perspective of a soldier at war dreaming about his hometown. Writer(s): MARTY ROBBINS
Lyrics powered by. "How far are y'all going? " "Texas" Charlie Daniels Band. The Country Music Hall of Famer was one of the pioneers of the genre, not to mention dubbed the Texas Troubadour, so it's only fitting his tune makes the list. He owned a wreckin' lot outside of town about a mile. Shouting and shooting I can't let them catch me. 5 on the U. S. Country Albums chart in 2012 and lands at No. "Waltz Across Texas" Ernest Tubb. It'd be a failure to put together a list of songs about Texas without including this one. Though the song itself didn't chart, its album, Small Town Family Dream, reached No. Hot Country Songs chart. Out in the West Texas town of El Paso I fell in love with a Mexican girl.
Dashing and daring A drink he was sharing With wicked Felina The girl that I loved. Green released this tune featuring the legendary Lyle Lovett in September 2014, to eventually appear on his first all-original record in six years, Home. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and ended up being used as the Dallas Cowboys' touchdown song throughout the 80s. And at last here I Am on the hill overlooking El Paso I can see Rosa's cantina below. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and No.
7 on our collection of great Texas songs. It was certified gold by the RIAA the same year. She said, "Henry ain't here but you can come on in, he'll be back in a little while. " One night a wild young cowboy came in Wild as the West Texas wind. But ya know, she changed the subject every time money came up. Josh Abbott Band's "My Texas" is an insider's anthem — a tribute to everything unique about the Lone Star State and all it offers.
But my love for Felina is strong and I rise where I've fallen Though I am weary I can't stop to rest. I saddled up and away I did go Riding alone in the dark. The widespread popularity of "God Blessed Texas" earned Little Texas royalties from Texas sports venues for years to come thanks to its catchy, singable chorus and undeniable Texas pride. The nostalgic air flows throughout the song, remembering the seaside town and the woman he left behind.
The song is careful to admit, state by state, that girls from other places are nothing to sneeze at, but that ladies from Green's home state are "just a little bit better, " as any true Texan would agree. Autry's version made this song the iconic tune it is today. The band lists off a near-comprehensive list of experiences, food, beer and more specific to Abbott's home state, and concludes that if you've never done any of those things, well, you've not experienced his Texas. Texas has been a popular country song topic for decades, and a prime example is Ernest Tubb's "Waltz Across Texas. " Maybe tomorrowu A bullet may find me. Blacker than night were the eyes of Felina Wicked and evil while casting a spell. Taste of Country has put together a list of the songs, spanning several decades, we think best salute the former republic below. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, due in part to the conviction and powerful vocals with which the iconic artist sings it. Ruby just smiled and said, "Ah, you know some babies never learn. Something is dreadfully wrong for I feel A deep burning pain in my side. "My Texas" Josh Abbott Band ft. Pat Green. "Girls From Texas" Pat Green ft. Lyle Lovett. It looked like it could run.
Though I am trying To stay in the saddle I'm getting weary Unable to ride. Texans don't mess around when it comes to describing their state of origin — they go straight to comparing it to heaven. Cradled by two loving arms that I'll die for One little kiss and Felina, good-bye. You may have done a line dance or the electric slide to this country classic from 1993 at some point in your life.
"We're going all the way 'til the wheels fall off and burn, 'Til the sun peels the paint and the seat covers fade and the water moccasin dies. " Everything's gone in life; nothing is left. Written by Jimmy Webb, the tune is considered the official song of Galveston, Texas, and ranked No. Released in 1983, George Strait's "Amarillo by Morning" is a story song as told by a bull rider making his way around the fair circuit, having lost many things along the way, but always keeping his return to Amarillo, Texas as his goal. Well, we crossed the panhandle and then we headed towards Amarillo We pulled up where Henry Porter used to live. The song, which actually is a waltz, is one of Tubb's most well-known tunes and was written by his nephew, Quanah Talmadge Tubb (Billy Talmadge). "Deep in the Heart of Texas" Gene Autry. Whether it's a celebration of the modern culture unique to Texas or a tribute to those who made it what it is today, Texas songs are never in short supply. The Western-style tune of a rambling rodeo rider is one of the most iconic Texas tunes in history. My love is strong and it pushes me onward. I see the white puff of smoke from the rifle. The song has Daniels' characteristic rapid pace and quirky attitude, a fitting theme song for the state.
I caught a good one. I have to make it to Rosa's back door. It's impossible to have a list of Texas odes without this classic, sung by Gene Autry in 1942 in the film Heart of the Rio Grande, though originally recorded by Perry Como. Bob Dylan: "Brownsville Girl" Brownsville girl with your Brownsville curls, teeth like pearls shining like the moon above Brownsville girl, show me all around the world, Brownsville girl, you're my honey love. I feel the bullet go deep in my chest. 8 on the 100 Greatest Songs in Country Music by CMT in 2003. It also features a verse by fellow native and Texas-lover Pat Green.
Off to my right I see five mounted cowboys Off to my left ride a dozen or more. "Amarillo by Morning" George Strait. It tells the story of a "high society" life in which the constraints of wealth have started to feel a little suffocating. Tonight nothing's worse than this Pain in my heart. The song released in 1977 and hit No. Aside from his infamous "Devil Went Down to Georgia, " the fiddle king also released a tribute to the Lone Star State in 1975 on the Charlie Daniels Band's sixth record Nightrider, titled simply "Texas. " "Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love)" Waylon Jennings ft. Willie Nelson. Unfortunately, that makes it difficult to narrow down to only 10. This should be a fun thread. Campbell's version released in 1969 and hit No. The song was written by Terry Stafford and Paul Fraser, originally recorded by Stafford in 1973, but among many covers, Strait's version is by far the most widely known. You could tell she was so broken-hearted.
The song goes down the list of Texas' best qualities — cows, beer, kickin' up heels at night, and of course, making you feel at home. 5 on the Billboard Country Albums chart. Its classic, slow swinging style is an iconic representation of country music at the time of its release in 1965. Country music has strong ties to the Lone Star State, and it shows by the sheer multitude of songs about Texas people, its places and its history spread throughout the genre. This classic collaboration is a tribute to the simple life — getting away from the lifestyle that comes with success and going back to the town of Luckenbach, where everything feels right.
"God Blessed Texas" Little Texas. The song is a Southern rock-laced tune best heard as sung by a crowd of people at an outdoor concert in the titular state who can sing it with true conviction. Texas is its own brand of state, where everything is unique to the area, including — according to Pat Green and many others— the women. Tanya Tucker, a native Texan, covered this tune originally sung by Ed Bruce, in 1978, releasing it as the lead-off single from her ninth album TNT.
Down went his hand for the gun that he wore. The laid-back tribute brought Green back into the spotlight, and Home debuted at No.
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