This classic collaboration is a tribute to the simple life — getting away from the lifestyle that comes with success and going back to the town of Luckenbach, where everything feels right. You may have done a line dance or the electric slide to this country classic from 1993 at some point in your life. The Country Music Hall of Famer was one of the pioneers of the genre, not to mention dubbed the Texas Troubadour, so it's only fitting his tune makes the list. Out in the West Texas town of El Paso I fell in love with a Mexican girl. The Western-style tune of a rambling rodeo rider is one of the most iconic Texas tunes in history. A somber tune with a contrasting upbeat feel, Glen Campbell's "Galveston" is a song sung from the perspective of a soldier at war dreaming about his hometown. Though the song itself didn't chart, its album, Small Town Family Dream, reached No. The song was written by Terry Stafford and Paul Fraser, originally recorded by Stafford in 1973, but among many covers, Strait's version is by far the most widely known. The song released in 1977 and hit No. She said, "Henry ain't here but you can come on in, he'll be back in a little while. " The nostalgic air flows throughout the song, remembering the seaside town and the woman he left behind. "Texas" Charlie Daniels Band. 5 on the Billboard Country Albums chart. From out of nowhere Felina has found me Kissing my cheek as she kneels by my side.
"We're going all the way 'til the wheels fall off and burn, 'Til the sun peels the paint and the seat covers fade and the water moccasin dies. " Its vintage, western sound is a part of Texas culture and history, and its influence has spread to all corners of pop culture, including appearances in everything from Pee Wee Herman to the Big Bang Theory. Up on its back And away I did ride Just as fast as I Could from the West Texas town of El Paso Out to the bad-lands of New Mexico.
One night a wild young cowboy came in Wild as the West Texas wind. Back in El Paso my life would be worthless. I caught a good one. Something is dreadfully wrong for I feel A deep burning pain in my side. Texas has been a popular country song topic for decades, and a prime example is Ernest Tubb's "Waltz Across Texas. " Charlie Daniels doesn't discriminate when it comes to writing songs about Southern states. It's impossible to have a list of Texas odes without this classic, sung by Gene Autry in 1942 in the film Heart of the Rio Grande, though originally recorded by Perry Como. Bob Dylan: "Brownsville Girl" Brownsville girl with your Brownsville curls, teeth like pearls shining like the moon above Brownsville girl, show me all around the world, Brownsville girl, you're my honey love. 5 on the U. S. Country Albums chart in 2012 and lands at No. Tonight nothing's worse than this Pain in my heart. Hot Country Singles chart, and was even a top 25 hit on the Billboard Hot song is a testament that life really is better in Texas. Hot Country Songs chart. It's been so long since I've seen the young maiden My love is stronger than my fear of death.
Everything's gone in life; nothing is left. Released in 1983, George Strait's "Amarillo by Morning" is a story song as told by a bull rider making his way around the fair circuit, having lost many things along the way, but always keeping his return to Amarillo, Texas as his goal. 7 on our collection of great Texas songs. "Galveston" Glen Campbell. So in anger I Challenged his right for the love of this maiden. It'd be a failure to put together a list of songs about Texas without including this one. She saw us come rolling up in a trail of dust. 1 on the Billboard U. Written by Jimmy Webb, the tune is considered the official song of Galveston, Texas, and ranked No. The widespread popularity of "God Blessed Texas" earned Little Texas royalties from Texas sports venues for years to come thanks to its catchy, singable chorus and undeniable Texas pride. If there's one thing to know about Texas, it's that natives are never without a healthy dose of state pride — especially when it comes to songs.
But ya know, she changed the subject every time money came up. Though I am trying To stay in the saddle I'm getting weary Unable to ride. He owned a wreckin' lot outside of town about a mile. Writer(s): MARTY ROBBINS
Lyrics powered by. The song has Daniels' characteristic rapid pace and quirky attitude, a fitting theme song for the state.
"Girls From Texas" Pat Green ft. Lyle Lovett. "My Texas" Josh Abbott Band ft. Pat Green. I feel the bullet go deep in my chest. The song is a tribute to the state, noting that if the narrator can't make it to heaven, she'd like to go to Texas, because it's "as close as I've been, " counting out other places in the U. that just can't compare. The song goes down the list of Texas' best qualities — cows, beer, kickin' up heels at night, and of course, making you feel at home. This coat and tie is choking me …" Willie Nelson joins in on the last verse to round out the old-country style lament. The laid-back tribute brought Green back into the spotlight, and Home debuted at No. Its classic, slow swinging style is an iconic representation of country music at the time of its release in 1965. My love is strong and it pushes me onward. She said, "Welcome to the land of the living dead. " Dashing and daring A drink he was sharing With wicked Felina The girl that I loved. "Deep in the Heart of Texas" Gene Autry.
Texas is its own brand of state, where everything is unique to the area, including — according to Pat Green and many others— the women. Shouting and shooting I can't let them catch me. It also features a verse by fellow native and Texas-lover Pat Green. Whether it's a celebration of the modern culture unique to Texas or a tribute to those who made it what it is today, Texas songs are never in short supply. The song, which actually is a waltz, is one of Tubb's most well-known tunes and was written by his nephew, Quanah Talmadge Tubb (Billy Talmadge).
But my love for Felina is strong and I rise where I've fallen Though I am weary I can't stop to rest. My challenge was answered in less than a heart-beat The handsome young stranger lay dead on the floor Just for a moment I stood there in silence Dumbfounded the deed that I had done Many thoughts raise in my mind as I sat there I had one chance and that was to run Out through the back door of Rosa's I ran Out where the horses were tied. The band lists off a near-comprehensive list of experiences, food, beer and more specific to Abbott's home state, and concludes that if you've never done any of those things, well, you've not experienced his Texas. His recording reached No.
Well, we crossed the panhandle and then we headed towards Amarillo We pulled up where Henry Porter used to live. Josh Abbott Band's "My Texas" is an insider's anthem — a tribute to everything unique about the Lone Star State and all it offers. Green released this tune featuring the legendary Lyle Lovett in September 2014, to eventually appear on his first all-original record in six years, Home. The song is careful to admit, state by state, that girls from other places are nothing to sneeze at, but that ladies from Green's home state are "just a little bit better, " as any true Texan would agree. Night-time would find me in Rosa's cantina Music would play and Felina would whirl. Autry's version made this song the iconic tune it is today. "God Blessed Texas" Little Texas. Texans don't mess around when it comes to describing their state of origin — they go straight to comparing it to heaven. Ruby just smiled and said, "Ah, you know some babies never learn. I saddled up and away I did go Riding alone in the dark.
"Amarillo by Morning" George Strait. "How far are y'all going? " Then she told us how times were tough and about how she was thinkin' of bummin' a ride back to where she started. It was certified gold by the RIAA the same year. Maybe tomorrowu A bullet may find me. It looked like it could run. It's a love song taking place against the backdrop of Tubb's home state. "So baby, let's sell your diamond ring, " Waylon Jennings sings, "Buy some boots and faded jeans and go away. Texans love the tune for testifying to what they've always known: even God has a special place in his heart for Texas. 1 hit for the band, it continued their successful career through the early '90s with aN. I have to make it to Rosa's back door.