Mountain Music

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About Mountain Music

"Mountain Music" is a song written by Randy Owen, and recorded by American country music band Alabama. It was released in January 1982 as the lead-off single and title track to Alabama's album Mountain Music.


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You see that mountain over there,
Yea, one of these days
I'm going to climb that mountain.

Oh play me some mountain music.
Like Grandma and Grandpa used to play.
Then I'll float on down the river to the Cajun hideaway.

Drift away like Tom Sawyer.
Ride a raft with old Huck Finn.
Take a nap like Rip Van Winkle.
Lay streaming again.

Oh play me some mountain music.
Like Grandma and Grandpa used to play.
Then I'll float on down the river to the Cajun hideaway.

Swim across the river.
Just to prove that I'm a man.
Spend the day be'in lazy.
Just be'in natures friend.
Climb a long tall hickery.
Bending over skin'n cats.
Playing baseball with shired rocks.
Using sawmill slats for bats.

Play some back home come on music
That comes from the heart.
Play somethin with lots of feeling.
'Cause that's where music has to start.

Oh play me some mountain music.
Like Grandma and Grandpa used to play.
Then I'll float on down the river to the Cajun hideaway.

Hey hey

Oh play me mountain music.
Oh play me mountain music.
Oh play me mountain music.
Oh play.

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Alabama

Alabama is a country music and southern rock band from Fort Payne, Alabama, United States. The band was founded in 1969 by Randy Owen (lead vocals, Rhythm Guitar) and his cousin Teddy Gentry (bass guitar, background vocals), soon joined by Jeff Cook (Lead Guitar, fiddle, keyboards). In 1973, after Owen's graduation from Jacksonville State University, they gave up their day jobs and weekend gigs. The group, formerly known as "Wildcountry", left Fort Payne and Lookout Mountain to explore the possibilities of the club scene in surrounding coastal South Carolina. The band is often credited with bringing country music groups (as opposed to solo vocalists) into the mainstream, paving the way for the success of today's top country groups. Since i… more »

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Written by: RANDY OWEN

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11 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Mountain Music" is classified under the genres of Country, Southern Rock, and Bluegrass.
Creation Details
The song was written by Randy Owen, the lead vocalist of Alabama.
Album Information
"Mountain Music" is the title track of Alabama's sixth studio album that was released in 1982.
Chart Performance
The song topped the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1982, spending a whopping four weeks at No.1.
Critical Reception
Its upbeat tempo and nostalgic lyrics have made "Mountain Music" one of Alabama's most popular and enduring hits.
Awards
Alabama was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2005, with the success of albums and songs like "Mountain Music" contributing to their induction.
Music Video
The music video for "Mountain Music" incorporates scenes of Alabama's live performances as well as scenes reflecting the song's lyrics of outdoor life.
Pop Culture References
"Mountain Music" has been used in a variety of film and television soundtracks, reflecting its status as a much-loved country classic.
Song theme
The lyrics of "Mountain Music" express a longing for the simple joys of country life, painting a picture of fishing, lazy rivers, and homemade wine.
Reception in Music Industry
Many country music artists cite Alabama and songs like "Mountain Music" as key influences on their own work, underlining its significance in the genre.
Interesting Fact
Years after its release, "Mountain Music" still makes frequent appearances on country radio stations nationwide.

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