Settin' the Woods on Fire
Hank Williams
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Comb your hair and paint and powder You act proud and I'll act prouder You sing loud and I'll sing louder Tonight we're settin' the woods on fire You're my gal and I'm your feller Dress up in your frock of yeller I'll look swell but you'll look sweller Settin' the woods on fire We'll take in all the honky-tonks, tonight we're having fun We'll show the folks a brand-new dance that never has been done I don't care who thinks we're silly You'll be daffy and I'll be dilly We'll order up two bowls of chili Settin' the woods on fire I'll gas up my hot-rod stoker We'll get hotter than a poker You'll be broke but I'll be broker Tonight we're settin' the woods on fire We'll sit close to one another Up one street and down the other We'll have time, oh brother Settin' the woods on fire We'll put aside a little time to fix a flat or two My tires and tubes are doin' fine but the air is showin' through You clap hands and I'll start bowin' We'll do all the law's allowin' Tomorrow I'll be right back plowin' Settin' the woods on fire
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Written by: Fred Rose, Ed Sr. Nelson
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Settin' the Woods on Fire" was originally released by Hank Williams in August 1952 as a single.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Fred Rose and Ed G. Nelson, who were prominent country music songwriters of the era.
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RankIt reached #3 on the Billboard Country Singles chart, proving its popularity.
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Catalogue"Settin' the Woods on Fire" is part of Hank Williams' MGM Records discography.
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Cover versionsThe song has been covered by multiple artists, including Jerry Lee Lewis and George Jones.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "Settin' the Woods on Fire" convey a jovial and lighthearted sentiment, deviating from usual melancholic songs.
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Charlie FeathersNoted rockabilly artist Charlie Feathers claims to have been present during the song's writing process.
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Release FormatThe song was released in the 78 RPM format, which was common in the era.
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B-SideThe song "You Win Again" was the B-side to "Settin' the Woods on Fire" on its original single release.
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Posthumous ReleaseA live version of the song performed by Hank Williams on the radio show "Mother's Best Flour" was released posthumously.
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Album InclusionThe song was included in the compilation album "Hank Williams: The Complete Mother's Best Recordings...Plus!", which is an overview of Williams' 1951 radio recordings.
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Influence"Settin' the Woods on Fire" is one of many Hank Williams' songs that made a significant impact on the country music genre and influenced many artists who followed.
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