Houston
Dean Martin
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Well it's lonesome in this old town Everybody puts me down I'm a face without a name Just walking in the rain Goin' back to Houston, Houston, Houston I got holes in both of my shoes Well I'm a walking case of the blues Saw a dollar yesterday But the wind blew it away Goin' back to Houston, Houston, Houston I haven't eaten in about a week I'm so hungry when I walk I squeak Nobody calls me friend It's sad the shape I'm in Goin' back to Houston, Houston, Houston Goin' back to Houston, Houston, Houston I got a girl waiting there for me Well at least she said she'd be I got a home and a big warm bed And a feather pillow for my head Goin' back to Houston, Houston, Houston Well it's lonesome in this old town Everybody put me down I'm a face without a name Just walking in the rain Goin' back to Houston, Houston, Houston Goin' back to Houston, Houston, Houston
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Written by: LEE HAZLEWOOD
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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14 facts about this song
Release Date"Houston" by Dean Martin was released in the year 1965.
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Album InformationThe song is from the album "Dean Martin Hits Again," which was released in the same year.
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Chart Performance"Houston" reached number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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Singer's BackgroundThis song is sung by Dean Martin, an American singer, actor, and comedian popular during the mid-20th century.
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GenreThe song "Houston" falls under the category of Country Pop and Traditional Pop.
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Songwriters"Houston" was written by Lee Hazlewood, a country and pop singer, songwriter, and record producer.
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Historical Context"Houston" was released at the height of NASA's "space race" era, when the city of Houston played a central role, which may explain why Dean Martin chose to release a song about the city.
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Song LengthThe original version of the song has a duration of 2:41 minutes.
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Lyrics OverviewThe lyrics talk about a man who has lost his woman in Houston and is embarking on a journey to find her.
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Record LabelThe label that released "Houston" was Reprise Records, a record label founded by Frank Sinatra showcasing 'his pals' like Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.
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Live PerformancesDean Martin performed the song live on his highly successful television variety program, "The Dean Martin Show".
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Other VersionsDespite not being one of Martin's most famous songs, it has been covered by other artists, including Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers.
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Billboard Adult Contemporary ChartAside from its position on the Billboard Hot 100, "Houston" also reached the 2nd spot on the Billboard Adult Contemporary Chart.
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Song LegacyToday, "Houston" is considered a classic representation of Dean Martin's musical style, combining easy listening with a touch of country and western flair.
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