Country Boy (You Got Your Feet in L.A.)
Glen Campbell
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Livin' in the city Ain't never been my idea of gettin' it on But the job demands that you make new plans Before your big chance is gone You get a house in the hills You're payin' everyone's bills And they tell you that you're gonna go far But in the back of my mind I hear it time after time "Is that who you really are?" Country boy, you got your feet in L.A. But your mind's on Tennessee Lookin' back, I can remember the time When I sang my songs for free Country boy, you got your feet in L.A. Take a look at everything you own But now and then, my heart keeps goin' home Talkin' on the telephone Settin' up another day of people to meet You've gotta do what's right You've gotta spend the night Stayin' in touch with the street When you're surrounded by friends They say the fun never ends But I guess I'll never figure it out 'Cause in the back of my mind I hear it time after time "Is this what it's all about?" Country boy, you got your feet in L.A. But your mind's on Tennessee Lookin' back, I can remember the time When I sang my songs for free Country boy, you got your feet in L.A. Take a look at everything you own But now and then, my heart keeps goin' home Country boy, you got your feet in L.A. But your mind's on Tennessee Lookin' back, I can remember the time When I sang my songs for free Country boy, you got your feet in L.A. Take a look at everything you own
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Country Boy (You Got Your Feet in L.A.)" was released by Glen Campbell in 1975.
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Hit SongThe song was a major hit for Campbell, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Album Feature"Country Boy (You Got Your Feet in L.A.)" was included on Campbell's album, "Rhinestone Cowboy," which was his 30th studio album.
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Lyric ThemesThe lyrics of the song tell the story of a man who has found success in the city of Los Angeles but yearns for his simpler life in the country, a common theme for Campbell's music.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Dennis Lambert and Brian Potter, both of whom were successful songwriters and producers in the music industry.
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AwardsIn 1977, "Country Boy (You Got Your Feet in L.A.)" was nominated for two Grammy awards - Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male and Best Country & Western Song.
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Cover VersionsA number of other artists have covered the song over the years, including Tony Rice, Alan Jackson, and Ricky Skaggs.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, which was quite high-quality for its time, features Campbell performing the song with a band in various outdoor settings.
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Chart PerformanceBesides performing well on the Billboard charts, the song also reached No. 1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.
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Crossover AppealWith its accessible sound and relatable lyrics, "Country Boy (You Got Your Feet in L.A.)" successfully crossed over from country to pop music, helping broaden Campbell's fan base.
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