Good Ole Boys Like Me
Don Williams
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When I was a kid Uncle Remus he put me to bed With a picture of Stonewall Jackson above my head Then daddy came in to kiss his little man With gin on his breath and a Bible in his hand He talked about honor and things I should know Then he staggered a little as he went out the door I can still hear the soft southern winds in the live oak trees And those Williams boys they still mean a lot to me Hank and Tennessee I guess we're all gonna be what we're gonna be So what do you do with good ole boys like me Nothing makes a sound in the night like the wind does But you ain't afraid if you're washed in the blood like I was The smell of Cape Jasmine through the window screen John are and the wolfman kept me company By the light of the radio by my bed with Thomas Wolfe whispering in my head I can still hear the soft southern winds... When I was in school I ran with a kid down the street And I watched him burn himself up on Bourbon and speed But I was smarter than most and I could choose Learned to talk like the man on the six o'clock news When I was eighteen Lord I hit the road but it really dodn't matter how far I go I can still hear the soft southern winds... Yeah what do you do with good ole boys like me
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Written by: BOB MCDILL
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12 facts about this song
Song Identity"Good Ole Boys Like Me" is a country music song performed by American singer Don Williams.
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WriterThe song was written by an acclaimed songwriter Bob McDill.
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ReleaseIt was released in March 1980 as the second single from the album Portrait.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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Lyrics MeaningThe lyrics of the song depict the southern United States culture and lifestyle, attributing 'good ole boys' to be the product of a Southern locale.
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Popular CrossoverAlthough predominantly a country song, "Good Ole Boys Like Me" also enjoyed crossover success on the pop charts.
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RecognitionSongwriter Bob McDill once said this song was his personal favorite among the songs he has written.
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Humble NatureDespite the song's success, Don Williams remained characteristically modest about it.
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Pop CultureThe song is often remembered for its distinct lyrical content and its enigmatic line, "I guess we're all gonna be what we're going to be."
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Song CoverIn 2010, Keith Urban performed a cover of "Good Ole Boys Like Me" during Don Williams' induction to the Country Music Hall of Fame.
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Album SuccessThe album "Portrait" that featured "Good Ole Boys Like Me" was a significant success, peaking at number 5 on the US Billboard Country Albums chart.
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Chart AchievementAside from its #2 position on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, it also reached number 3 on the US RPM Country Tracks in Canada.
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