Talladega
Eric Church
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It was the summer before the real world started and, The deal was we would get to go, if we Cleaned it up, and got it running, Daddy's old Winnebago and Wing and a prayer down 65, Five best friends on four bald tires, I can still see Billy smiling, when we finally made it. To Talladega, boys raised up, Whiskey in your glass, here's to turning up, Slowing down and cars that go real fast, We were laughing and living, drinking and wishing, And thinking as that checkered flag was waving, Sure would like to stay in Talladega Like a storm, time rolls on, You can't hit pause as we just did. Most days in life don't stand out, But life's about those days that will, like, Rocking rando, getting rowdy, Shooting roman candles at the man in the moon, Til the Alabama sun was breaking Over Talladega, boys raised up, Whiskey in your glass, here's to turning up, Slowing down and cars that go real fast, We were laughing and living, drinking and wishing, And thinking as that checkered flag was waving, Sure would like to stay in Talladega Talladega When the winds go cold and it blows October, I think about us shoulder to shoulder, Like those cars my thoughts roll over and over and over, In my mind Tonight I'm in Talladega, boys raised up, Whiskey in your glass, here's to turning up, Slowing down and cars that go real fast, We were laughing and living, drinking and wishing, And thinking as that checkered flag was waving, Sure would like to stay in Talladega Talladega (Talladega) Talladega (Talladega)
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Written by: Luke Robert Laird, Eric Church
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Talladega" is a song recorded by American country music artist Eric Church. It was released in September 2014 as the fourth single from his fourth studio album, "The Outsiders."
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Songwriting CreditsChurch co-wrote "Talladega" with Luke Laird. The pair have worked together on several of Church's hits.
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Chart PerformanceThe single reached number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart in 2015, marking Church's fourth chart-topping single.
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Song MeaningThe song is a nostalgic look back at youth and adventure. It's named after the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama, but it's less about NASCAR and more about the memories the singer and his friends made while on a trip to the race.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Talladega" shows a group of friends taking a road trip to the Talladega Superspeedway. The video interchanges shots of the friends with scenes of Church performing the song.
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Award Recognition"Talladega" was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2015 Country Music Association Awards.
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Platinum StatusIn 2015, the song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over one million copies.
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Live PerformancesOne of the most notable live performances of "Talladega" was during the 2014 American Country Countdown Awards.
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Genre Style"Talladega" is regarded as a country song but shows Church's versatility with its rock music influences.
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Commercial SuccessDespite its slow, more introspective tempo compared to many of Church's other hits, "Talladega" proved to be a commercial success, appealing to a wide audience with its themes of nostalgia and camaraderie.
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