Theme from the Dukes of Hazzard

Waylon Jennings

About Theme from the Dukes of Hazzard

The "Theme from The Dukes of Hazzard (Good Ol' Boys)" is a song written and recorded by American country music singer Waylon Jennings. It was released in August 1980 as the second single from the album Music Man. Recognizable to fans as the theme to the CBS comedy adventure television series The Dukes of Hazzard, the song became a #1 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1980.


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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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Waylon Jennings

Waylon Arnold Jennings (pronounced /ˈweɪlən ˈdʒɪnɪnz/; June 15, 1937 – February 13, 2002) was an American country music singer, songwriter, and musician. Jennings began playing guitar at eight and began performing at twelve on KVOW radio. He formed a band, The Texas Longhorns. Jennings worked as a D.J. on KVOW, KDAV, KYTI and KLLL. In 1958, Buddy Holly arranged Jennings' first recording session, of "Jolie Blon" and "When Sin Stops (Love Begins)". Holly hired him to play bass. During the "Winter Dance Party Tour," in Clear Lake, Iowa, Holly chartered a plane to arrive at the next venue. Jennings gave up his seat in the plane to J. P. Richardson, who was suffering from a cold. The flight that carried Holly, Richardson and Ritchie Valens crashed, on the day late… more »

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Written by: Waylon Jennings

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15 facts about this song

Genre
"Theme from the Dukes of Hazzard" is distinctly categorized as a country music song.
Release Date
It was released in August 1980 as a single.
Artist
The song was performed by the well-known country singer Waylon Jennings.
Television Show
This lively track served as the theme song for the popular American television show "The Dukes of Hazzard."
Chart Performance
The song reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks.
Composer of Song
Jennings was not only the performer of the song but also its composer.
Appearances
Jennings also appeared in the television show "The Dukes of Hazzard" as the Balladeer.
Lyrics
The song is unique as its lyrics are a narrative description of the two main characters of the show, the Duke brothers.
Grammy Awards
"Theme from the Dukes of Hazzard" was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Country Song in 1981.
Album
The song was also included in Jennings' album "Music Man."
Other Charts
Apart from the U.S., the song also reached number 7 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks in 1980.
Collaboration
The song was a collaboration between Jennings and the show's creator, Gy Waldron.
Cultural Reference
The song helped to popularize country music and has been acknowledged as a significant pop-cultural reference since the 1980s.
Cover Versions
Several cover versions of the song have been made, including performances by country artists, modern pop groups, and even punk bands.
Legacy
"Theme from the Dukes of Hazzard" is often considered among the most memorable TV themes of all time.

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