About the song
Background
- Released in 1970, “Is Anybody Goin’ to San Antone?” was the first single from Charley Pride’s 10th album (Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Is_Anybody_Goin%27_to_San_Antone).
- The song was written by Glenn Martin and Dave Kirby.
- It became Pride’s third number one hit in a row on the country music charts, solidifying his place as a country music superstar.
Themes
- The song explores themes of:
- Loneliness and heartbreak: The narrator is leaving town after a failed relationship, seeking solace and a fresh start.
- Travel and escape: San Antonio represents a new beginning, a place where the narrator hopes to find peace.
- Uncertainty about the future: The lyrics capture the narrator’s mixed emotions – sadness over leaving but hope for what lies ahead.
Lyrics
The song is a catchy country ballad with a simple yet evocative lyric. Here’s an excerpt that captures the essence of the themes:
Windshield wipers slappin’ time Raindrops keep on fallin’ Leavin’ this town behind me Feels like the whole world’s callin’ Got a heartache ridin’ shotgun Memories I can’t outrun Is anybody goin’ to San Antone?
Legacy
“Is Anybody Goin’ to San Antone?” remains a classic country song, a testament to Charley Pride’s enduring popularity and his ability to connect with listeners through relatable themes.
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Lyrics
Rain drippin’ off the brim of my hatIt sure is cold todayHere I am walkin’ down 66Wish she hadn’t done me that way
Sleepin’ under a table in a roadside parkA man could wake up deadBut it sure seems warmer than it didSleepin’ in our king-sized bed
Is anybody goin’ to San AntoneOr Phoenix, Arizona?Any place is alright as long as ICan forget I’ve ever known her
Wind whippin’ down the neck of my shirtLike I ain’t got nothin’ onBut I’d rather fight the wind and rainThan what I’ve been fightin’ at home
Yonder comes a truck with the U.S. MailPeople writin’ letters back homeTomorrow, she’ll probably want me backBut I’ll still be just as gone
Is anybody goin’ to San AntoneOr Phoenix, Arizona?Any place is alright as long as ICan forget I’ve ever known her