Bob Wills Is Still The King
Waylon Jennings
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Here's a song I wrote on a plane between Dallas and Austin Goin' to El Paso Whoops Now this is what gave us the idea to come down here, This is a song about a guy that probably did as much for Our kind of music as anybody. Well the Honky Tonks in Texas were my natural second home The way you tip your hat to the ladies in the rose of San Antone I grew up on music that we call western swing It don't matter whose in Austin, Bob Wills is still the King Lord, I can still remember the way things were back then In spite of all the hard times I'd live it all again To hear the Texas Playboys and Tommy Duncan sing Makes me proud to be from Texas where Bob Wills is still the King You can hear the Grand Ol' Opry in Nashville Tennessee Its the home of country music on that we all agree But when you cross that ol' Red River hoss, That just don't mean a thing Once you're down in Texas, Bob Wills is still the King If you ain't never been there, then I guess you aint been told That you just can't live in Texas unless you got alot of soul Its the home of Willie Nelson, the home of western swing He'll be the first to tell you, Bob Wills is still the King.
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Written by: WAYLON JENNINGS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Release Year"Bob Wills is Still the King" was released in 1975.
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Album AppearanceThis song is included in Waylon Jennings' live album "Waylon Live," which was recorded in 1974 and released in December 1976.
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Tribute FactorThe song is a tribute to Bob Wills, the bandleader of "Texas Playboys", who had significantly influenced the country music genre and especially Jennings' music.
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GenreThe song lies within the country music genre with a specific leaning towards "Outlaw Country," a subgenre which Jennings helped to define and popularize.
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InspirationJennings wrote the song as a retort to the emerging trend of British bands, specifically The Rolling Stones, who were being touted as the "kings" of rock and roll.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists, including Jack White and Brooks & Dunn, a testament to its enduring popularity.
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Chart RankingsDespite its significance, the song did not make it onto the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. However, Jennings' album went to number one on the country album charts.
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Popularity in Concerts"Bob Wills is Still the King" is reported to be a crowd favorite at Jennings' concerts, often sparking enthusiastic responses.
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Record ProductionThe song was produced under the RCA Records label, which was one of the major labels Jennings was signed to during his career.
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Jennings’ OpinionWaylon Jennings reportedly referred to this song as his favorite among all his works.
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Territorial PrideThe lyrics of the song express a strong sense of territorial pride, specifically for Texas and Oklahoma, which was a common theme in Jennings' music.
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Cultural ReferenceThe song was featured in the 2018 film "Blaze," which is based on the life of country musician Blaze Foley, showcasing its ongoing relevance in country music culture.
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