Hillbilly Shoes
Montgomery Gentry
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I was there when the men came, and told us all the news Father forgive them for they know not what they do Till they walk a while, a country mile In my hillbilly shoes You want to judge me by the whiskey on my breath You think you know me but you ain't seen nothing yet Till you walk a while, a country mile In my hillbilly shoes In my hillbilly shoes You work all day in the muck and the mire Dance a little jig and a stomp by the fire Ain't too much these boots can't do Might even kick a little sense into you Well I'm going up cripple creek going in a run Going up cripple creek to have a little fun Law man said they found some tracks People saw them leavin but they never come back Oh, you don't know me, you don't know, you don't know you don't know Till you walk a while, a country mile In my hillbilly shoes In my hillbilly shoes
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8 facts about this song
Release and Reception"Hillbilly Shoes" was released as the debut single by the American country music duo Montgomery Gentry.
- The song was released in February 1999 and was the first music introduction from their album "Tattoos & Scars".
- It received positive reviews, peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and was certified gold by RIAA.
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Lyrics and Musical StyleThe song is about rural pride, reflecting the southern lifestyle with lyrics like, "You can take me out of the country, but you can't take the country out of me."
- Its musical style can be categorized as Country Rock or Southern Rock, combining heavy guitars with traditional country music elements.
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Songwriters"Hillbilly Shoes" was written by Bobby Taylor, Mike Geiger, and Woody Mullis. This trio is also known for writing songs for other country artists like Tanya Tucker and John Michael Montgomery.
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Performance and ImpactThe song played a massive part in establishing Montgomery Gentry as a prominent country duo.
- With "Hillbilly Shoes", Montgomery Gentry was able to break into the country music scene, and it has remained as one of their most popular hits.
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Collaborations and Cover VersionsAlthough there are no well-known cover versions or collaborations related to "Hillbilly Shoes", the song’s influence lies in its inspiration to the contemporary country and Southern Rock music scene.
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Album SuccessThe album "Tattoos & Scars", which features "Hillbilly Shoes", reached the No. 10 spot on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and was certified Platinum by the RIAA, making it a successful project for the duo.
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Live Performances"Hillbilly Shoes" has been part of Montgomery Gentry's concert setlist, allowing fans to enjoy the song's upbeat and energetic performance.
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Music VideoThe music video features Montgomery Gentry performing in a barn, with scenes interspersed of people showcasing their country lifestyle. This visualization perfectly aligns with the song's theme and lyrics.
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