About the song
“Hillbilly Deluxe” can refer to two things by Brooks & Dunn:
- The Album: Released in 2005, it was their ninth studio album. It was a commercial success, reaching platinum status in the US and producing four hit singles for the duo [Wikipedia: Hillbilly Deluxe (Brooks & Dunn album)].
- The Song: The title track, “Hillbilly Deluxe,” was the fourth and final single released from the album. It celebrates a country lifestyle with lyrics mentioning pickup trucks, small towns, and a “country girl cuddled up” [YouTube: Brooks & Dunn – Hillbilly Deluxe (Official Video)]
So, depending on what you’re interested in, the background and themes can be about the album overall or the specific song.
Album Background:
- Released in 2005, it marked a continuation of Brooks & Dunn’s success in the neotraditional country genre.
- The album was produced mainly by Tony Brown, with Brooks & Dunn themselves contributing to some tracks [Wikipedia: Hillbilly Deluxe (Brooks & Dunn album)].
- It reflected a consistent theme in their music: celebrating rural life and country traditions.
Song Themes:
- “Hillbilly Deluxe” specifically focuses on the positives of a Southern, country lifestyle.
- Lyrics mention “slick pick-up trucks,” “black denim and chrome,” and a “country girl cuddled up,” all presented in a positive light.
- It portrays a sense of pride in one’s heritage and roots.
Video
Lyrics
Well, up in the backwoods, down in the hollerOld boy feeling like a dog on a collarKeepin’ that chain hold tightWaiting on Saturday nightPut on the smell goodPut on SkynyrdHead into town like a Nascar winnerCruisin’ back and forth to the Tasty FreezeEverywhere you look all you see is
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Couple kids, sweet thing driving a fast backShoot ’em a coon smileHoping that they smile backHey, baby, what’s your name?Burn a little rubber when the red light changeHere come the blue lightHere come BarneyHide all the beer y’allLet’s move the partyGotta go but that’s alrightDo it all again next Friday night
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