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Introduction
Hey there! Let me tell you about a song that really hits home for anyone who’s ever felt like they were born in the wrong era. It’s called “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool” by Barbara Mandrell and George Jones. This song is like a nostalgic trip down memory lane, especially for those who grew up loving country music before it became the mainstream sensation it is today.
Imagine this: it’s the early 1980s, and country music is starting to gain widespread popularity. But Barbara Mandrell and George Jones were there long before the cowboy boots and hats became a fashion statement. This song perfectly captures that feeling of being a country music lover before it was trendy. It’s a celebration of authenticity and staying true to your roots, no matter what.
The lyrics are filled with relatable moments that make you smile and nod in agreement. There’s something so warm and genuine about the way Barbara sings about driving an old pickup truck, or George reminiscing about those simpler times. You can almost see them, standing proud with their classic country styles, not caring about what’s “cool” or not.
What really makes this song special is the way it honors the pioneers of country music. It’s a shout-out to those who laid the groundwork and stayed true to the genre when it wasn’t the big commercial success it is today. The duet between Mandrell and Jones is pure magic—two legends coming together to remind us all of the heart and soul of country music.
When you listen to “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool,” you can feel the pride and love for the genre pouring out of every verse. It’s a song that resonates with anyone who values authenticity and has ever felt like an outsider. It’s not just about music; it’s about a lifestyle and a community that’s rich with history and tradition.
So next time you hear this tune, let yourself be transported back to a time when country music was all about heart and soul. And remember, being true to yourself is always in style, whether it’s “cool” or not.
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Lyrics
I remember wearin’ straight-leg Levis
Flannel shirts even when they weren’t in style
I remember singin’ with Roy Rogers
At the movies when the West was really wild
And I was listenin’ to the Opry
When all of my friends
Were diggin’ Rock ‘n Roll and Rhythm and Blues
I was country when country wasn’t cool
I remember circlin’ the drive-in
Pullin’ up and turnin’ down George Jones
I remember when no one was lookin’
I was puttin’ peanuts in my Coke
I took a lot of kiddin’
‘Cause I never did fit in
Now look at everybody
Tryin’ to be what I was then
I was country when country wasn’t cool, ooh
I was country when country wasn’t cool
I was country from my hat down to my boots
I still act, and look the same
What you see ain’t nothin’ new
I was country when country wasn’t cool
They call us country bumpkins
For stickin’ to our roots
I’m just glad we’re in a country
Where we’re all free to choose
I was country (I was country) when country wasn’t cool
Hey, I was country when country wasn’t cool
Yeah, and I was country from my hat down to, whoa, my boots
I still act, and look the same
What you see ain’t nothin’ new
‘Cause I was country when country wasn’t cool
Yeah, I was country when country wasn’t cool