Telluride

Josh Gracin

About Telluride

"Telluride" is a song originally recorded by Tim McGraw on his 2001 album Set This Circus Down. McGraw's version, though never a single, charted twice on Hot Country Songs as an album cut. It reached No. 52 on its first entry, and then re-entered at No. 59 in 2002. It was later recorded by American country music artist Josh Gracin. It was released in December 2008 as the fifth single from the album We Weren't Crazy. The song reached #34 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The song was written by Brett James and Troy Verges. 


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2008
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When I was nineteen I threw my stuff in the car
I headed up to the Rockies, got a job at this bar
Sellin' beer to the locals, just barely getting by
On the tips from the rich kids, there on Daddy's dime
But when I saw her walk in one night I knew that Id be all right in

Telluride, the snow fallin' down, I was wakin' up in that sleepy little town
In her eyes my world came so alive, I never will forget the moment she arrived in Telluride

We spent that whole winter tangled up by a fire castin' shadows on the cabin wall,
Drownin' in desire
Confessin' all our secrets and laughin' out loud, so high up on that mountain,
I thought wed never come down
It was a dream we were livin' in and I was the happiest I'd ever been in

Telluride, the snow fallin' down, I was wakin' up in that sleepy little town
In her eyes my world came so alive, I never will forget the moment she arrived in Telluride

Telluride, whoa-oh-oh

It ended just like a movie scene and I had to play the part
Of the lover who stood there and watched her leave and me with the frozen heart

In Telluride, the snow fallin' down, standin' there alone in that sleepy little town
In her eyes, my world came so alive, I never will forget the day she said goodbye

Telluride, the snow fallin' down, I was wakin' up in that sleepy little town
In her eyes my world came so alive, I never will forget the moment she arrived in Telluride

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Josh Gracin

Joshua Mario "Josh" Gracin (born October 18, 1980) is an American country music singer. A former member of the United States Marine Corps, he first gained public attention as the fourth-place finalist on the second season of the Fox Networks talent competition American Idol. more »

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Written by: BRETT JAMES, TROY VERGES

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Artist Background
Tim McGraw, the original performer of "Telluride", is a multiple Grammy Award-winning American country singer. He is highly respected in the industry and has numerous number one hits to his name.
Notable Performances
Josh Gracin performed "Telluride" during the American Idol competition. This helped grow his reputation as a country music artist.
Release Date
"Telluride" was first recorded by Tim McGraw and was featured on his 2001 album, "Set This Circus Down".
Song Popularity
"Telluride" by Tim McGraw wasn't released as a single, however, the song still managed to reach number 52 on the U.S. Billboard Country Songs chart.
Song Composition
The song was written by Brett James and Troy Verges. These two have collaborated on several country music hits.
Song Lyrics
The song lyrics tell a story of a man recalling his past relationship in the town of Telluride, Colorado. It has a nostalgic tone and is essentially a ballad of past love.
Genre
"Telluride" is categorized as country music and is a fusion of contemporary and traditional country styles.
Unique Beat
The song has an irresistible and upbeat melody, which sets it apart in the genre.
Connection to Real Life
Both Josh Gracin and Tim McGraw have strong connections to the story in the lyrics. Gracin spent much of his life traveling due to his military background, while McGraw has often shared his own personal experiences in his songs.
Song Interpretation
Some fans interpret the song as a metaphor for life - that sometimes one has to leave behind old memories and move forward for a new beginning.
Diverse Fanbase
Despite being released by two different artists at two different times, "Telluride" has a diverse fanbase, appealing to both fans of classic country music and newer country sounds.

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