Luckenbach, Texas

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"Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love)" is a song recorded by the American country music artist Waylon Jennings. It was released in April 1977 as the first single from the album Ol' Waylon. It was written by Chips Moman and Bobby Emmons.


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There only two things in life that make it worth livin'
That's guitars that tune good and firm feelin' women
I don't need my name in the marquis lights
I got my song and I got you with me tonight
Maybe it's time we got back to the basics of love

Let's go to Luckenbach Texas with Waylon and Willie and the boys
This successful life we're livin' got us fueding 
like the Hatfield and McCoys
Between Hank Williams pain songs, Newberry's train songs
and blue eyes cryin' in the rain out in Luckenbach Texas 
ain't nobody feelin' no pain

So baby let's sell your diamond ring
Buy some boots and faded jeans and go away
This coat and tie is choking me
In your high society you cry all day
We've been so busy keepin' up with the Jones
Four car garage and we're still building on
Maybe it's time we got back to the basics of love

Chorus:
Let's go to Luckenbach Texas with Waylon and Willie and the boys
This successful life we're livin' got us fueding
like the Hatfield and McCoys
Between Hank Williams pain songs, Newberry's train songs
and blue eyes cryin' in the rain out in Luckenbach Texas
ain't nobody feelin' no pain

Let's go to Luckenbach Texas with Waylon and Willie and the boys
This successful life we're livin' got us fueding
like the Hatfield and McCoys
Between Hank Williams pain songs, Newberry's train songs
and blue eyes cryin' in the rain out in Luckenbach Texas
ain't nobody feelin' no pain

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Waylon Jennings

Waylon Arnold Jennings (pronounced /ˈweɪlən ˈdʒɪnɪnz/; June 15, 1937 – February 13, 2002) was an American country music singer, songwriter, and musician. Jennings began playing guitar at eight and began performing at twelve on KVOW radio. He formed a band, The Texas Longhorns. Jennings worked as a D.J. on KVOW, KDAV, KYTI and KLLL. In 1958, Buddy Holly arranged Jennings' first recording session, of "Jolie Blon" and "When Sin Stops (Love Begins)". Holly hired him to play bass. During the "Winter Dance Party Tour," in Clear Lake, Iowa, Holly chartered a plane to arrive at the next venue. Jennings gave up his seat in the plane to J. P. Richardson, who was suffering from a cold. The flight that carried Holly, Richardson and Ritchie Valens crashed, on the day late… more »

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Written by: Bobby Emmons, Chips Moman

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12 facts about this song

Recording History
"Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love)" was recorded by American country music artist Waylon Jennings.
Song Release
It was released in April 1977 as the first single from his album "Ol' Waylon".
Painted Picture
The song paints a nostalgic picture of escaping the pressures of urban life and returning to a simpler, rural existence, symbolized by the town of Luckenbach.
Chart Performance
The song topped the Billboard country singles charts, becoming a major crossover hit, peaking at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Inspirational Source
The song was inspired by the small town of Luckenbach in the Texas Hill Country, although, interestingly, Jennings had never been to Luckenbach when he recorded the song.
Song Co-writers
Written by Bobby Emmons and Chips Moman, the song exemplifies the "outlaw" style that Jennings was known for in the 1970s.
Famous Line
The song features the famous line, "Let's go to Luckenbach, Texas, with Waylon and Willie and the boys," a reference to Jennings's close friends and fellow "outlaw" musicians, Willie Nelson and the band the Waylors.
Lyrics' Mystery
Despite its title, the song only obliquely references Luckenbach in its lyrics, which could imply a metaphorical or symbolic meaning to the town.
Official State Song
"Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love)" was official state song of Texas from 1977 to 1980.
Influence and Impact
The song has been covered by numerous country music artists and continues to receive airplay on country radio stations, attesting to its long-lasting influence and impact in the world of country music.
Music Video
The music video for "Luckenbach, Texas" was one of the first country music videos and was filmed in 1977.
Induction
In 2010, "Luckenbach, Texas" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, further cementing its status as a classic of country music.

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