Honky-Tonk Girl
Hank Thompson
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Don't be fooled by big blue eyes By a smile or a golden curl For she'll love you now And then break every vow 'Cause she's just a honky-tonk girl Don't be fooled by kisses Or arms that hold you tight There will be another In her arms tomorrow night Hearts to her are toy tops She likes to watch 'em whirl 'Cause she's just a honky-tonk girl You can never change her ways Though you give her all the world She's got more than one or two And each day there's someone new 'Cause she's just a honky-tonk girl Breaking hearts to her Is just a way of having fun She thinks every man's a fool And you're another one She knows all the arts of love She'll give your heart a twirl 'Cause she's just a honky-tonk girl Don't be fooled by kisses Or arms that hold you tight There will be another In her arms tomorrow night Hearts to her are toy tops She likes to watch 'em whirl 'Cause she's just a honky-tonk girl
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Written by: CHUCK HARDING, HANK THOMPSON
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10 facts about this song
Artist Participation"Honky-Tonk Girl" was written and originally performed by country music artist Hank Thompson. Much later, it was also covered by the legendary Johnny Cash, giving it a new level of popularity.
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Song ReleaseHank Thompson released "Honky-Tonk Girl" in 1961. The song is included in Thompson's album "At The Golden Nugget."
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Genre and Style"Honky-Tonk Girl" falls into the classic country or honky-tonk genre. Honky-tonk music is a type of country music that evolved in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
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Johnny Cash's VersionIn his rendition of "Honky-Tonk Girl," Johnny Cash adds his signature deep baritone and unique stylization. This version was released as a part of his album "Boom Chicka Boom" in 1990.
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Chart SuccessWhen Hank Thompson first released "Honky-Tonk Girl," it peaked at number 22 on Billboard’s Top Country Singles chart.
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Song Theme"Honky-Tonk Girl" is a song about love and heartbreak in the setting of a bar or nightclub, a common theme in honky-tonk music. It tells the story of a man who falls in love with a “honky-tonk girl,” a woman who spends her nights dancing and drinking in nightclubs.
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Songwriting DetailsHank Thompson, known for writing and singing honky-tonk and western swing music, wrote the song. Thompson was regarded as a pillar in his genre, with more than 25 charting singles throughout his career.
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Performance StyleBoth Hank Thompson's original and Johnny Cash's cover are characterized by their raw and emotive performances with Cash's deep, resonant voice adding a new dimension to the song.
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Album Details for Johnny Cash’s version"Boom Chicka Boom," the album where Cash's version of the song is included, holds a significant place in Cash's discography as it was one of the last albums released during his lifetime.
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Legacy"Honky-Tonk Girl," like many of Thompson's songs, is considered a classic in the country and honky-tonk genre. Its cover by Johnny Cash helps to ensure its place in country music history.
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