Country Boy

Albert Lee

About Country Boy

"Country Boy" is a song written by Tony Colton, Albert Lee, and Ray Smith of the British band Heads Hands & Feet, and recorded by American country music artist Ricky Skaggs. It was released in February 1985 as the second single and title track from the album Country Boy. The song was Ricky Skaggs' ninth number-one country hit. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of thirteen weeks on the country chart.


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1979
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I may look like a city slicker,
Shinin' up through his shoes. 
Underneath I'm just a cotton picker,
Pickin' out a mess of blues 
Show me where I start. 
Find a horse and cart. 
I'm just a country boy,
Country boy at heart. 
I may look like a bank teller,
Pushing facts in a file. 
But I'd rather be a haul collar,
Shooing foot home in style. 
Show me where I start. 
Find a horse and cart. 
I'm just a country boy,
Country boy at heart. 
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I may look like a city slicker,
Shinin' up through his shoes. 
Underneath I'm just a cotton picker,
Pickin' out a mess of blues. 
Show me where I start. 
Find a horse and cart. 
I'm just a country boy,
Country boy at heart. 

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Albert Lee

Albert William Lee (born 21 December 1943 in Leominster, Herefordshire, England) is an English guitarist known for his fingerstyle and hybrid picking technique. Lee has worked, both in the studio and on tour, with many famous musicians from a wide range of genres. He has also maintained a solo career and is a noted composer and musical director. more »

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Written by: KENNY LEE SMITH

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13 facts about this song

Collaboration Fact
"Country Boy" is a collaboration song between acclaimed musicians Albert Lee and Ricky Skaggs.
Released Year Information
Albert Lee originally recorded and released "Country Boy" as a solo track in 1979.
Artist Recognition
Albert Lee and Ricky Skaggs are Grammy Award-winning musicians, notable in the world of country and bluegrass music.
Music Genre
Both versions of the song "Country Boy," whether by Albert Lee or Ricky Skaggs, can be classified as country music.
Popular Recognition
Ricky Skaggs' cover of "Country Boy" became a number one hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1985.
Song's Duration Fact
Albert Lee's original version of "Country Boy" spans approximately 3 minutes and 16 seconds.
Session Musicians Fact
For Albert Lee's version, the song featured renowned session musicians, including Donald 'Duck' Dunn on bass and Al Jackson, Jr. on drums.
Music Video Fact
Ricky Skaggs' version of the song features a famous music video with actor and comedian, Martin Short, playing the eponymous Country Boy.
Emmylou Harris Link
Before creating "Country Boy", Albert Lee played guitar for Emmylou Harris's Hot Band.
Songwriters Information
The song was written by Tony Colton, Albert Lee, and Ray Smith.
Album Information
Ricky Skaggs' version of the song appeared on his 1984 album titled "Country Boy".
The Chieftains Collaboration
Ricky Skaggs also recorded a version with The Chieftains for their 1992 album, "Another Country".
Instrumental Skill
The song showcases Albert Lee’s tremendous skill on the guitar and made him a household name among guitarist circles.

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