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. The song is a tribute to the state, noting that if the narrator can't make it to heaven, she'd like to go to Texas, because it's "as close as I've been, " counting out other places in the U. that just can't compare. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, due in part to the conviction and powerful vocals with which the iconic artist sings it. Well, we crossed the panhandle and then we headed towards Amarillo We pulled up where Henry Porter used to live. "God Blessed Texas" Little Texas. Up on its back And away I did ride Just as fast as I Could from the West Texas town of El Paso Out to the bad-lands of New Mexico. If there's one thing to know about Texas, it's that natives are never without a healthy dose of state pride — especially when it comes to songs. "Galveston" Glen Campbell. She said, "Even the swap meets around here are getting pretty corrupt. "
"Girls From Texas" Pat Green ft. Lyle Lovett. Out in the West Texas town of El Paso I fell in love with a Mexican girl. Tonight nothing's worse than this Pain in my heart. Maybe tomorrowu A bullet may find me. Off to my right I see five mounted cowboys Off to my left ride a dozen or more. Texans don't mess around when it comes to describing their state of origin — they go straight to comparing it to heaven. 8 on the 100 Greatest Songs in Country Music by CMT in 2003. My love is strong and it pushes me onward. She said, "Welcome to the land of the living dead. "
It's no doubt this is one of the best songs about the Lone Star State in history, which is why it's No. It tells the story of a "high society" life in which the constraints of wealth have started to feel a little suffocating. 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. It's been said that there is a song about every town in Texas; I don't know about that, but there are certainly A LOT of great songs about Texas cities and towns.
"Texas" Charlie Daniels Band. 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. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and ended up being used as the Dallas Cowboys' touchdown song throughout the 80s. This coat and tie is choking me …" Willie Nelson joins in on the last verse to round out the old-country style lament. The laid-back tribute brought Green back into the spotlight, and Home debuted at No. I have to make it to Rosa's back door. Texans love the tune for testifying to what they've always known: even God has a special place in his heart for Texas. Down went his hand for the gun that he wore. It's a love song taking place against the backdrop of Tubb's home state. You could tell she was so broken-hearted.
I saddled up and away I did go Riding alone in the dark. 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. Ruby asked us with a sigh. Hot Country Singles chart, and was even a top 25 hit on the Billboard Hot song is a testament that life really is better in Texas. One night a wild young cowboy came in Wild as the West Texas wind. "Texas (When I Die)" Tanya Tucker.
I feel the bullet go deep in my chest. It was certified gold by the RIAA the same year. The nostalgic air flows throughout the song, remembering the seaside town and the woman he left behind. The song has Daniels' characteristic rapid pace and quirky attitude, a fitting theme song for the state. It'd be a failure to put together a list of songs about Texas without including this one. She said, "Henry ain't here but you can come on in, he'll be back in a little while. " Blacker than night were the eyes of Felina Wicked and evil while casting a spell.
She saw us come rolling up in a trail of dust. Charlie Daniels doesn't discriminate when it comes to writing songs about Southern states. 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. He owned a wreckin' lot outside of town about a mile. Ruby just smiled and said, "Ah, you know some babies never learn.
Back in El Paso my life would be worthless. Texas has been a popular country song topic for decades, and a prime example is Ernest Tubb's "Waltz Across Texas. " Down off the hill to Felina I go. Writer(s): MARTY ROBBINS
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Something is dreadfully wrong for I feel A deep burning pain in my side. 1 on the Billboard U. 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. "My Texas" Josh Abbott Band ft. Pat Green. "Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love)" Waylon Jennings ft. Willie Nelson. "So baby, let's sell your diamond ring, " Waylon Jennings sings, "Buy some boots and faded jeans and go away. 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.
"Amarillo by Morning" George Strait. The song released in 1977 and hit No. It's been so long since I've seen the young maiden My love is stronger than my fear of death. "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. " 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. "
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. Texas is its own brand of state, where everything is unique to the area, including — according to Pat Green and many others— the women. 1 hit for the band, it continued their successful career through the early '90s with aN. And at last here I Am on the hill overlooking El Paso I can see Rosa's cantina below. Ruby was in the backyard hanging clothes, she had her red hair tied back. It looked like it could run. 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. 3 on our 10 Great Songs About Texas list! 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. 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 ya know, she changed the subject every time money came up.
Written by Jimmy Webb, the tune is considered the official song of Galveston, Texas, and ranked No. 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. Though I am trying To stay in the saddle I'm getting weary Unable to ride. 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.
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