Honky Tonk Crowd
John Anderson
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Hey buddy, bring me a beer Somebody's playing my song That's why I like it in here I feel I really belong And the waitresses always treat me right When I get a little too loud I like hangin' around in a honky tonk crowd I like the things that they do And the places they go The way they Boogaloo And do the Cotton-Eyed Joe And the breakfast they eat after closing time Would make their mamas proud I like hangin' around in a honky tonk crowd You can find anything you want In a honky tonk crowd The music really turns me on When it's turned up loud Sometimes it makes you feel so good You wanna jump and shout Hey, I sure like hangin' around in a honky tonk crowd Bartender, bring me a brew My honey walked through the door In fact you better bring two When we get back off the floor 'Cause the moves my baby's gonna put on me Are more than the law will allow I like hangin' around in a honky tonk crowd You can find anything you want In a honky tonk crowd The music really turns me on When it's turned up loud Sometimes it makes you feel so good You wanna jump and shout I like hangin' around in a honky tonk crowd Yeah, I sure like hangin' around the honky tonk crowd
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Written by: LARRY E. CORDLE, LIONEL A. DELMORE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Information"Honky Tonk Crowd" is a song recorded by American country music artist John Anderson. It was released in 1983 on the album "All the People Are Talkin'".
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, showcasing the significant popularity of Anderson's music among country fans.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics delve into the life, experiences and spirit of the honky tonk crowd, portraying vivid scenes of nightlife and traditional country culture.
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Album SuccessThe album "All the People Are Talkin'" achieved commercial success, breaking into the top 10 on the Billboard Country Albums chart. "Honky Tonk Crowd" was one of the standout tracks from this album.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Lionel Delmore and John Anderson himself, a testament to Anderson's talent not only as a performer but also a songwriter.
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InspirationIn several interviews, Anderson has credited traditional country music and southern rock as inspirations for his work, likely influencing the sound and lyrics of "Honky Tonk Crowd".
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ProductionThe song was produced by Frank Jones and John Anderson, combining Jones' experience with Anderson's personal musical style.
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LegacyWith its deep-rooted country vibes, "Honky Tonk Crowd" helped solidify John Anderson's place as one of the leading figures in 1980's country music. It is still considered a classic among country music enthusiasts.
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Music VideoUnlike many songs from that era, "Honky Tonk Crowd" did not have a music video. During the early 80s, country music was not as strongly associated with music video production as it is today.
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Anderson's Career"Honky Tonk Crowd" was one of Anderson's early hits that helped launch his successful country music career, which has spanned over four decades and includes more than 40 singles on the Billboard country music charts.
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