Midnight in Montgomery

Alan Jackson

About Midnight in Montgomery

"Midnight in Montgomery" is a song written by American country music singer Alan Jackson and Don Sampson, and recorded by Jackson. It was released in April 1992 as the fourth single from Jackson's second album, Don't Rock the Jukebox. The song peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart (the album's only single not to top the chart), and number 3 as well on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.


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1991
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Midnight in Montgomery,
Silver Eagle, Lonely Road,
I was on my way to Mobile,
For a big New Year's Eve show,
Stopped for just a minute, 
To see a friend outside of town,
With my collar up, I found his name,
And felt the wind die down,
And a drunk man in a cowboy hat, 
Took me by surprise,
Wearin' shiny boots, a nudie suit, and haunted, haunted eyes,
He said: "Friend, it's good to see you, 
It's nice to know you care"
Then the wind picked up and he was gone,
Was he ever really there?

'Cause it's midnight in Montgomery,
Just hear that whip-poor-will
See the stars light up the purple sky,
Feel that lonesome chill,
'Cause when the wind is right,
You'll hear his song,
Smell whisky in the air,
Midnight in Montgomery,
He's always singin' there, 

Well, I climbed back on that eagle,
Took one last look around,
Red tail lights, shadow moves slow across the ground,
And off somewhere a midnight train is slowly passin' by,
I can hear that wistle moanin',
I'm so lonesome I could cry,

'Cause it's midnight in Montgomery,
Just hear that whip-poor-will
See the stars light up the purple sky,
Feel that lonesome chill,
'Cause when the wind is right,
You'll hear his song,
Smell whisky in the air,
Midnight in Montgomery,
He's always singin' there, 

He's always singin' there

Well, Hank's always singin' there

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Alan Jackson

Alan Eugene Jackson (born October 17, 1958) is an American country music singer, known for blending traditional honky tonk and mainstream country sounds and penning many of his own hits. He has recorded 14 studio albums, three Greatest Hits albums, two Christmas albums, one Gospel album and several compilations, all on the Arista Nashville label. More than 50 of his singles have appeared on Billboard's list of the "Top 30 Country Songs". Of Jackson's entries, 35 were number-one hits, with 50 in the Top 10. He is the recipient of 2 Grammys, 16 CMA Awards, 17 ACM Awards and nominee of multiple other awards. He is a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2001. Jackson has sold more than 60 million records worldwide. more »

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Written by: Alan Eugene Jackson, Don Sampson

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Midnight in Montgomery" was released on April 27, 1992.
Album
The song is a part of the "Don't Rock The Jukebox" album, which is Alan Jackson's second studio album.
Chart Performance
It reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, showing its popularity among country music fans.
Songwriting
Alan Jackson co-wrote the song with Don Sampson, adding his personal touch to the lyrics.
Lyrical Theme
The song narrates a fictional story where Jackson encounters the ghost of Hank Williams, a legendary country singer, on New Year's Eve night in Montgomery, Alabama.
Music Video
The music video for "Midnight in Montgomery" earned Alan Jackson the Music Video of the Year award at the Country Music Association Awards in 1992.
Song Duration
"Midnight in Montgomery" is one of Jackson's more somber and haunting songs, with a duration of 3:44 minutes.
Genre
Classified under the genre of "neotraditional country", the song skillfully combines elements of modern and traditional country music.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several other artists, including Justin Moore and Jamey Johnson, paying tribute to both Alan Jackson and Hank Williams.
Tribute to Hank Williams
"Midnight in Montgomery" is a significant song because it eloquently pays homage to a country music legend, Hank Williams, and his influence on country music.

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