Honky Tonk Crowd

John Anderson

About Honky Tonk Crowd

"Honky Tonk Crowd" is a song written by Larry Cordle and Lionel Delmore, and recorded by American country music artist John Anderson. It was released in August 1986 as the first single from the album Countrified. The song reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. It was his last Top 10 hit on that chart until "Straight Tequila Night" in late 1991-early 1992.


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2002
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Hey buddy, bring me a beer
Somebody's playing my song
That's why I like it in here
I feel I really belong

And the waitresses always treat me right
When I get a little too loud
I like hangin' around in a honky tonk crowd

I like the things that they do
And the places they go
The way they Boogaloo
And do the Cotton-Eyed Joe

And the breakfast they eat after closing time
Would make their mamas proud
I like hangin' around in a honky tonk crowd

You can find anything you want
In a honky tonk crowd
The music really turns me on
When it's turned up loud

Sometimes it makes you feel so good
You wanna jump and shout
Hey, I sure like hangin' around in a honky tonk crowd

Bartender, bring me a brew
My honey walked through the door
In fact you better bring two
When we get back off the floor

'Cause the moves my baby's gonna put on me
Are more than the law will allow
I like hangin' around in a honky tonk crowd

You can find anything you want
In a honky tonk crowd
The music really turns me on
When it's turned up loud

Sometimes it makes you feel so good
You wanna jump and shout
I like hangin' around in a honky tonk crowd
Yeah, I sure like hangin' around the honky tonk crowd

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John Anderson

John David Anderson (born December 13, 1954, in Orlando, Florida) is an American country musician with a successful career that has lasted more than 30 years. Starting in 1977 with the release of his first single, "I've Got a Feelin' (Somebody's Been Stealin')", Anderson has charted more than 40 singles on the Billboard country music charts, including five Number Ones: "Wild and Blue", "Swingin'", "Black Sheep", "Straight Tequila Night", and "Money in the Bank". He has also recorded twenty-two studio albums on several labels. His newest album, Bigger Hands, was released on June 2009, on the Country Crossing label. more »

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Written by: LARRY E. CORDLE, LIONEL A. DELMORE

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Song Information
"Honky Tonk Crowd" is a song recorded by American country music artist John Anderson. It was released in 1983 on the album "All the People Are Talkin'".
Chart Performance
The song reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, showcasing the significant popularity of Anderson's music among country fans.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics delve into the life, experiences and spirit of the honky tonk crowd, portraying vivid scenes of nightlife and traditional country culture.
Album Success
The album "All the People Are Talkin'" achieved commercial success, breaking into the top 10 on the Billboard Country Albums chart. "Honky Tonk Crowd" was one of the standout tracks from this album.
Songwriters
The song was written by Lionel Delmore and John Anderson himself, a testament to Anderson's talent not only as a performer but also a songwriter.
Inspiration
In several interviews, Anderson has credited traditional country music and southern rock as inspirations for his work, likely influencing the sound and lyrics of "Honky Tonk Crowd".
Production
The song was produced by Frank Jones and John Anderson, combining Jones' experience with Anderson's personal musical style.
Legacy
With its deep-rooted country vibes, "Honky Tonk Crowd" helped solidify John Anderson's place as one of the leading figures in 1980's country music. It is still considered a classic among country music enthusiasts.
Music Video
Unlike many songs from that era, "Honky Tonk Crowd" did not have a music video. During the early 80s, country music was not as strongly associated with music video production as it is today.
Anderson's Career
"Honky Tonk Crowd" was one of Anderson's early hits that helped launch his successful country music career, which has spanned over four decades and includes more than 40 singles on the Billboard country music charts.

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