Country Boy (You Got Your Feet in L.A.)

Glen Campbell

About Country Boy (You Got Your Feet in L.A.)

"Country Boy (You Got Your Feet in L. A.)" is a song written by Dennis Lambert and Brian Potter, and recorded by American country music singer Glen Campbell. It was released in October 1975 as the second and final single from the album, Rhinestone Cowboy. It was Campbell's fifth number one on the Easy Listening chart and went to number 11 in early 1976 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Country Boy (You Got Your Feet in L. A.)" also went to number three on the country chart.


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Livin' in the city
Ain't never been my idea of gettin' it on
But the job demands that you make new plans
Before your big chance is gone
You get a house in the hills
You're payin' everyone's bills
And they tell you that you're gonna go far
But in the back of my mind
I hear it time after time
"Is that who you really are?"

Country boy, you got your feet in L.A.
But your mind's on Tennessee
Lookin' back, I can remember the time
When I sang my songs for free
Country boy, you got your feet in L.A.
Take a look at everything you own
But now and then, my heart keeps goin' home

Talkin' on the telephone
Settin' up another day of people to meet
You've gotta do what's right
You've gotta spend the night
Stayin' in touch with the street
When you're surrounded by friends
They say the fun never ends
But I guess I'll never figure it out
'Cause in the back of my mind
I hear it time after time
"Is this what it's all about?"

Country boy, you got your feet in L.A.
But your mind's on Tennessee
Lookin' back, I can remember the time
When I sang my songs for free
Country boy, you got your feet in L.A.
Take a look at everything you own
But now and then, my heart keeps goin' home

Country boy, you got your feet in L.A.
But your mind's on Tennessee
Lookin' back, I can remember the time
When I sang my songs for free
Country boy, you got your feet in L.A.
Take a look at everything you own

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Glen Campbell

Glen Travis Campbell (born April 22, 1936) is an American country music singer, guitarist, television host and occasional actor. He is best known for a series of hits in the 1960s and 1970s, as well as for hosting a variety show called The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour on CBS television. more »

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Written by: BRIAN POTTER, DENNIS EARLE LAMBERT

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Country Boy (You Got Your Feet in L.A.)" was released by Glen Campbell in 1975.
Hit Song
The song was a major hit for Campbell, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Album Feature
"Country Boy (You Got Your Feet in L.A.)" was included on Campbell's album, "Rhinestone Cowboy," which was his 30th studio album.
Lyric Themes
The lyrics of the song tell the story of a man who has found success in the city of Los Angeles but yearns for his simpler life in the country, a common theme for Campbell's music.
Songwriters
The song was written by Dennis Lambert and Brian Potter, both of whom were successful songwriters and producers in the music industry.
Awards
In 1977, "Country Boy (You Got Your Feet in L.A.)" was nominated for two Grammy awards - Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male and Best Country & Western Song.
Cover Versions
A number of other artists have covered the song over the years, including Tony Rice, Alan Jackson, and Ricky Skaggs.
Music Video
The music video for the song, which was quite high-quality for its time, features Campbell performing the song with a band in various outdoor settings.
Chart Performance
Besides performing well on the Billboard charts, the song also reached No. 1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.
Crossover Appeal
With its accessible sound and relatable lyrics, "Country Boy (You Got Your Feet in L.A.)" successfully crossed over from country to pop music, helping broaden Campbell's fan base.

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