This Ain't My First Rodeo
Vern Gosdin
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You say you're mama called and you must go She's down in the bed and needs you so And you don't know if you'll be coming home tonight or not But, honey ain't you're mama sick a lot Lately, you're head hurts every night Could it be you wear your cloths too tight Since you don't seem to hear a thing I say or do Then I know there's nothing I can do for you This ain't my first rodeo This ain't the first time this old cowboy's been throwed This ain't the first I've seen this dog and pony show This ain't my first rodeo This ain't the first I've seen this dog and pony show This ain't my first rodeo You're telling me you lost you're wedding band Somehow you say it slipped right off you're hand And when I asked about those boxes stacked there by the door You say it's just some old things you don't wear no more I didn't make it all the way through school But my mama didn't raise any fool I may not be the Einstein of our time But honey, I'm not dumb and I'm not blind This ain't my first rodeo This ain't the first time this old cowboy's been throwed This ain't the first I've seen this dog and pony show honey, This ain't my first rodeo
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Written by: MAX BARNES, HANK COCHRAN, VERN GOSDIN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release details"This Ain't My First Rodeo" was released by Vern Gosdin in 1990 as part of his album "Chiseled in Stone".
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SongwritersThe song was co-written by Vern Gosdin himself and Max D. Barnes.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at #14 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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Country Music Association AwardsThe album "Chiseled in Stone", which contains the song "This Ain't My First Rodeo" won the Country Music Association's Album of the Year award in 1989.
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Vern Gosdin's CareerKnown as "The Voice", Vern Gosdin was one of the most admired vocalists in the history of country music. In his career, he had 3 number-one hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.
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Inspirational messageThe song's lyrics tell a powerful message about experience and having gone through hard times before, using the rodeo as a metaphor.
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Musical StyleLike other songs by Vern Gosdin, "This Ain't My First Rodeo" is characterized by a classic, traditional country sound with Gosdin's rich, emotive vocal style front and center.
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Lifetime Achievement AwardIn recognition of his contributions to the country music genre, Vern Gosdin was posthumously awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Alabama Music Hall of Fame in 2017. His song "This Ain't My First Rodeo" is one of the musical achievements that earned him this honor.
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LegacyEven after his death in 2009, Vern Gosdin's music continues to be respected and enjoyed, with songs like "This Ain't My First Rodeo" often covered by modern country artists, and frequently played on classic country radio stations.
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RecognitionsVern Gosdin has been recognized and honored as one of the classic veterans of the country and western music genre, having lived a life like the theme of "This Ain't My First Rodeo" – overcoming challenges and adversity.
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