Luckenbach, Texas
The Highwaymen, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson
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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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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.
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Song ReleaseIt was released in April 1977 as the first single from his album "Ol' Waylon".
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Painted PictureThe 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.
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Chart PerformanceThe song topped the Billboard country singles charts, becoming a major crossover hit, peaking at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Inspirational SourceThe 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.
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Song Co-writersWritten by Bobby Emmons and Chips Moman, the song exemplifies the "outlaw" style that Jennings was known for in the 1970s.
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Famous LineThe 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.
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Lyrics' MysteryDespite its title, the song only obliquely references Luckenbach in its lyrics, which could imply a metaphorical or symbolic meaning to the town.
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Official State Song"Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love)" was official state song of Texas from 1977 to 1980.
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Influence and ImpactThe 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.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Luckenbach, Texas" was one of the first country music videos and was filmed in 1977.
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InductionIn 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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