That's Right (You're Not from Texas)

Lyle Lovett

About That's Right (You're Not from Texas)

"That's Right (You're Not from Texas)" is a song written by Lyle Lovett, Willis Alan Ramsey and Alison Rogers and recorded by Lovett for his 1996 studio album The Road to Ensenada. It was released as the album's fourth single on February 24, 1997. Due to its use in a series of advertisements promoting Texas tourism, the phrase has also come to be used independently to describe the quirky and sometimes misunderstood attitudes associated with Texas.

Year:: 1996
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Lyle Lovett

Lyle Pearce Lovett (born November 1, 1957) is an American country singer-songwriter and actor. Active since 1980, he has recorded thirteen albums and released 21 singles to date, including his highest entry, the number 10 chart hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, "Cowboy Man". Lovett has won four Grammy Awards, including Best Male Country Vocal Performance and Best Country Album. It's Not Big It's Large was released in 2007, where it debuted and peaked at number 2 on the Top Country Albums chart. A new studio album, Natural Forces, was released on October 20, 2009 by Lost Highway Records. Lyle's New Album "12th of June" will be out May 13,2022 via Verve Records PreOrder: Lyle Lovett Store https://lylelovett12thofjune.com/ more »

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Genre "That's Right (You're Not from Texas)" is a country music song, which is a genre known for its storytelling lyrics and folk roots.
Release Date The song was released in June 1996 as part of Lyle Lovett's album called "The Road to Ensenada."
Album Success "The Road to Ensenada," including "That's Right (You're Not from Texas) was a successful album, winning the Grammy for Best Country Album in 1997.
Lyrics The song tells a story of Texas pride and hospitality, implying that while you may not be from Texas, Texas wants you anyway.
Songwriter Lyle Lovett himself co-wrote the song with Willis Alan Ramsey and Alison Rogers.
Performance Style Lovett's unique blend of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel, and blues is reflected in this song, like many of his other works.
Instrumentation The song includes a diverse range of instruments, such as electric guitar, drums, and a horn section, which is somewhat unusual for a country music.
Popularity "That's Right (You're Not from Texas)" has become one of Lovett's signature songs and is often played at his live concerts.
Interpretation The song can be seen as an appreciation of Texas culture and a friendly invitation to outsiders to get to know the state better.
Video While there is no official video made for the song by Lovett, the live performances available online show the artist's engaging stage presence.

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