Bayou Boys

Eddy Raven

About Bayou Boys

"Bayou Boys" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Eddy Raven. It was released in August 1989 as the second single from his album Temporary Sanity. The song was Raven's sixth and final number one on the country chart. The single went to number one for one week and spent fourteen weeks on the country chart. It was written by Raven, Troy Seals and Frank J. Myers.


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2005
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Passion in the backseat, parked out in the cane
Ever since the first time, I ain't ever been the same
I gave up on baseball and I threw down my glove
I discovered girls and I got into love

Me and my friend Aldo, he's the one who had the car
We made all the dances, we made all the bars
Told each other secrets and we wore each others clothes
One night I stole his woman and I wonder if he knows

Sleep all day, run all night
Chasing the ladies 'cause we knew they might
We raised a lot of hell, we made a lot of noise
Everybody knew, we were Bayou boys
Everybody knew, we were Bayou boys

Sweet, Marie was dangerous with those dark seductive eyes
She had me sayin', 'maybe, baby' before I realized
She loved me so deeply and I tried to hold on
But changin' don't come easy when you've been this way so, lo

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Eddy Raven

Edward Garvin Futch (born August 19, 1944, in Lafayette, Louisiana) is an American country music artist known professionally as Eddy Raven. Known for his Cajun-influenced country music, Raven has been a recording artist since 1962. He has charted more than thirty-five singles in his career, including the Number One hits "I Got Mexico", "Shine, Shine, Shine", "I'm Gonna Get You", "Joe Knows How to Live", "In a Letter to You" and "Bayou Boys", as well as several more Top Ten hits, including seventeen consecutive Top Tens between 1984 and 1990. more »

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Written by: TROY HAROLD SEALS, EDDY RAVEN, FRANK J. MEYERS

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Bayou Boys" is a country music song performed by Eddy Raven from his eighth studio album titled "The Best of Eddy Raven."
Chart Performance
Interestingly, "Bayou Boys" achieved commercial success by reaching the 13th spot on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 1989.
Songwriter
Eddy Raven co-wrote "Bayou Boys" with Troy Seals, a prominent country music songwriter known for writing hits for other artists.
Unique Sound
The song combines traditional country melodies with the sounds of the Louisiana bayou, where Eddy Raven was raised, resulting in a unique sound.
Personal Touch
In "Bayou Boys", Eddy Raven reflects about the life, culture, and resilience of bayou boys like himself, making it a personal anecdote.
Song Theme
The song portrays the story of 'boys' from the bayou country, emphasizing their lifestyle and exuberant personality traits.
Album Success
The success of "Bayou Boys" contributed to the commercial success of its parent album, which reached number 33 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
Eddy Raven's Career
The popularity of "Bayou Boys" helped further cement Eddy Raven’s status as a distinctive voice in early 90s country music.
Music Video
A music video of "Bayou Boys", released in 1989, also contributed to the song's popularity by bringing the story and lyrics to life.
Musical Style
The song’s enticing mix of country melodies with Cajun sounds is a reflection of Eddy Raven's diverse musical influences and his ability to blend various genres seamlessly.
Live Performances
Over the years, "Bayou Boys" has become a crowd favorite during Eddy Raven’s live performances.
Awards and Recognition
Although "Bayou Boys" itself did not earn any awards, its success helped elevate Eddy Raven's standing in the country music scene.

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