About the song
Randy Travis and “Honky Tonk Moon”: A Country Music Classic
“Honky Tonk Moon” is a song written by Dennis O’Rourke and recorded by American country music artist Randy Travis. It was released in June 1988 as the lead single from his album Old 8×10. The song topped the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and became Travis’s seventh number-one single.
The song is a classic example of a honky-tonk country song. It tells the story of a man who is down on his luck and finds solace in a honky-tonk bar. The song’s lyrics are simple but effective, and they paint a vivid picture of the honky-tonk scene. The song’s melody is also catchy and memorable, and it has become a staple of country radio.
Randy Travis’s performance of “Honky Tonk Moon” is one of the reasons why the song is so successful. Travis delivers the song with his signature deep, powerful voice. He imbues the song with emotion, and he makes the listener believe every word he sings.
“Honky Tonk Moon” is a country music classic. It is a song that has stood the test of time, and it continues to be enjoyed by country music fans of all ages. The song is a perfect example of what makes country music great: it is real, it is honest, and it speaks to the heart.
Some additional details about the song and its impact:
- “Honky Tonk Moon” was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Country Song in 1989.
- The song was also a critical success, with many critics praising Travis’s performance and the song’s lyrics.
- “Honky Tonk Moon” has been covered by many other artists, including George Strait, Alan Jackson, and Brad Paisley.
- The song has also been used in several films and television shows, including “Thelma and Louise” and “Dukes of Hazzard.”
“Honky Tonk Moon” is a true country music classic. It is a song that has touched the lives of millions of people, and it will continue to be enjoyed for many years to come.
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Lyrics
“Honky Tonk Moon”
Dirt road in the twilght, woods so cool and dark.
Up ahead pale neon, somewhere a dog barks,
Honky-tonk moon, keeps shining on my baby and meBreaking up the pool balls, chalking up the cues
Juke box pumping softly, lazy summer blues
Honky-tonk moon, keeps shining on my ba-by and meThrough the blue smoky haze, all through the haze
Trouble seems to melt away…
My heart’s on a roll, I’m easy in my soul
There’s no hurry, no worry, things are goin’ my wayMy arms around my baby, shufflin’ on the floor
Cigarettes and saw-dust, squeaky old screen door.
Honk- Tonk Moon, keeps shinin on my baby and me.Outside the dark is falling, stars are twinkling bright
That old Hoot Owl is calling, every-things all rightHonky Tonk Moon, keeps shinin on my baby and me.
Honky Tonk Moon, keeps shinin on my baby and me.