Theme from the Dukes of Hazzard
Waylon Jennings
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Just the good ol' boys Never meanin' no harm Beats all you never saw Been in trouble with the law Since the day they was born Staightenin' the curves Flattenin' the hills Someday the mountain might get 'em But the law never will Makin' their way The only way they know how That's just a little bit more Than the law will allow Makin' their way The only way they know how yeah That's just a little bit more Than the law will allow I'm a good ol' boy You know my momma loves me But she don't understand They keep a showin' my hands And not my face on TV
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Written by: Waylon Jennings
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Genre"Theme from the Dukes of Hazzard" is distinctly categorized as a country music song.
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Release DateIt was released in August 1980 as a single.
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ArtistThe song was performed by the well-known country singer Waylon Jennings.
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Television ShowThis lively track served as the theme song for the popular American television show "The Dukes of Hazzard."
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks.
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Composer of SongJennings was not only the performer of the song but also its composer.
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AppearancesJennings also appeared in the television show "The Dukes of Hazzard" as the Balladeer.
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LyricsThe song is unique as its lyrics are a narrative description of the two main characters of the show, the Duke brothers.
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Grammy Awards"Theme from the Dukes of Hazzard" was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Country Song in 1981.
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AlbumThe song was also included in Jennings' album "Music Man."
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Other ChartsApart from the U.S., the song also reached number 7 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks in 1980.
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CollaborationThe song was a collaboration between Jennings and the show's creator, Gy Waldron.
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Cultural ReferenceThe song helped to popularize country music and has been acknowledged as a significant pop-cultural reference since the 1980s.
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Cover VersionsSeveral cover versions of the song have been made, including performances by country artists, modern pop groups, and even punk bands.
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Legacy"Theme from the Dukes of Hazzard" is often considered among the most memorable TV themes of all time.
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