Poppahop Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 http://blogs.houstonpress.com/rocks/2007/0..._song_about.phpIf you're gonna make a Yacht Rock song, it's best not to set that yacht on the Ship Channel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 That's pretty bad. But I have heard worse. My favorite Houston song is by Ronnie Milsap. "Houston Solution".HOUSTON SOLUTIONI've got some friends down in Houston who know me quite wellThey'll be more than happy to put me up for a spellI can hang out or hide out whichever I chooseThey won't ask me questions about why I've got the blues.Chorus:I've got a Houston solution in mindAll it takes is a call on the telephone lineAnd I can leave all these problems in Nashville behindI've got a Houston solution in mind.Well, my Daddy once told me you can't run awayYour troubles will follow and find you some dayThere's no need to argue cause he's probably rightBut I've run out of options and I'm leaving tonight.Chorus:I've got a Houston solution in mindAll it takes is a call on the telephone lineAnd I can leave all these problems in Nashville behindI've got a Houston solution in mind.I've got a Houston solution in mind.I've got a Houston solution... Lyrics > Ronnie Milsap Lyrics > Ronnie Milsap Houston Solution Lyrics 10) Stranger Things Have Happened'Stranger Things Have Happened' was released in 1989. That album spawned the singles "Stranger Things Have Happened," "Woman In Love," "Don't You Ever Get Tired" and "Houston Solution." Of those, only "Houston Solution" did not go to number one. As with all of Ronnie's albums, the songs are great and all of the songs could stand on their own as a single. He doesn't record filler music. Everything he chooses to include on his albums are songs that speak to him musically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 One word, "GAWDAWFUL !" it is amazing what can be released out to the public when you are producing the rubbish yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 The only song about Houston that I know of is Dean Martin's "Houston". It's not too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 The only song about Houston that I know of is Dean Martin's "Houston". It's not too bad.Well it's lonesome in this old townEverybody puts me downI'm a face without a nameJust walking in the rainGoin' back to Houston, Houston, HoustonI got holes in both of my shoesWell I'm a walking case of the bluesSaw a dollar yesterdayBut the wind blew it awayGoin' back to Houston, Houston, HoustonI haven't eaten in about a weekI'm so hungry when I walk I squeakNobody calls me friendIt's sad the shape I'm inGoin' back to Houston, Houston, HoustonGoin' back to Houston, Houston, HoustonI got a girl waiting there for meWell at least she said she'd beI got a home and a big warm bedAnd a feather pillow for my headGoin' back to Houston, Houston, HoustonWell it's lonesome in this old townEverybody put me downI'm a face without a nameJust walking in the rainGoin' back to Houston, Houston, Houston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 back in the day I used Kazza and AudioGalaxy to download every song about Houston. There sure are not very many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Theres that other stupid one by I think its The Gatlin Bros. (country) Hooooooouston, Houston means that I'm one step closer to you... You listen to it as your racing down a country road in yer ford pickup swigging Jack Daniels, chewing Skoal and throwing bottles at people minding thier own business. stereotypical Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 (edited) We seem to fare better when Houston is merely mentioned in a song about something else.The Grateful Dead, CCR and The Eagles come to mind.Someone did a remake of The Standells "Dirty Water" once, substituting Buffalo Bayou for the River Charles and, of course, Houston for Boston. Anyone remember that? Came out in the late 80s.Artist: The Standells LyricsSong: Dirty Water Lyrics (Doctored by RedScare)(Spoken:)I'm gonna tell you a storyI'm gonna tell you about my townI'm gonna tell you a big bad story, babyAww, it's all about my townYeah, down by the riverDown by the banks of the Buffalo Bayou (aw, that's what's happenin' baby)That's where you'll find meAlong with lovers, fuggers, and thieves (aw, but they're cool people)Well I love that dirty waterOh, Houston, you're my home (oh, you're the Number One place)Frustrated women (I mean they're frustrated)Have to be in by twelve o'clock (oh, that's a shame)But I'm wishin' and a-hopin, ohThat just once those doors weren't locked (I like to save time formy baby to walk around)Well I love that dirty waterOh, Houston, you're my home (oh, yeah)Because I love that dirty waterOh, oh, Houston, you're my home (oh, yeah)Well, I love that dirty water (I love it, baby)I love that dirty water (I love Hew-stun)I love that dirty water (Have you heard about the Strangler?)I love that dirty water (I'm the man, I'm the man)I love that dirty water (Owww!)I love that dirty water (Come on, come on) Edited April 27, 2007 by RedScare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddleman Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 That first song is awful, but the others listed are pretty good songs. Most any song's lyrics sound dumb when you read them w/o music. The Ronnie and Gatlin are especially good to dance also. Wilson Phillips had a song named Houston on their big (only?) album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 (edited) MidtownCoog:back in the day I used Kazza and AudioGalaxy to download every song about Houston. There sure are not very many. I remember Kazaa. I used it and Napster all the time back when it was "free". That seems like such a long time ago. I kind of feel guilty about it now. I have Dean Martin's Houston on my MP3 player (downloaded legally). Wilson Phillip's "Fueled for Houston": Fueled for HoustonI missed all my calls this morningThe coffee may still be burningI'm in a yellow taxi racing down to LAXWill you be next? I can't wait.I'm moving around, moving around (I'm ready baby)...I'm on my way...ChorusThe jet is fueled for HoustonI'm coming for you, for you, for you, for youI didn't bring my enemies or my worriesI'm on my way to youThe pilot says we're climbingI can feel the engines burningAnd it won't be long 'til I get down to Texas yesThe Wild Wild WestI'm on my way. Movin'aroundI'm ready baby.... I'm on my wayChorusMovin' at a real fast pace, don't wanna slow down...Movin' at a real fast pace, don't wanna slow down...Movin' at a real fast pace, don't wanna slow down, 'til I see your face.I'm ready baby...(Movin' around) I'm on my way...AaaahhhhChorusSpoken> The Wild Wild West Now really. Edited April 27, 2007 by KimberlySayWhat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 ZZ Top had "Heaven, Hell, or Houston". I believe in was on "Fandango". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 ZZ Top had "Heaven, Hell, or Houston". I believe in was on "Fandango". Fandango, now that seems prehistoric circa 1974 ish? long hair days I wouldn't be surprised if the "Chipmunks" had a Houston song too or even scarier a DISCO Houston song you could do the Body Language, Robot or Double-Bump to wow! and what if there were a hardcore pUnK song? (never know) local bands would know for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westguy76 Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 I always think of the 'Beck' song from his album "Odelay"Ahhhhhhhhhh!!You only got one finger leftAnd its pointing at the doorAnd youre taking for grantedWhat the lords made on the floorSo Im picking up the piecesAnd Im putting them up for saleThrow your meal ticket out the windowPut your skeletons in jailcause lord only knows its getting lateYour senses are gone so dont you hesitateTo give yourself a call let your bottom dollars fallThrowing your two bit cares down the drainInvite me to the seven seas like some seasick manYou will do whatever you please and Ill do whatever I canTitantic, fare thee well, my eyes are turning pinkDont call us when the new age gets old enough to drinkcause lord only knows its getting lateYour senses are gone so dont you hesitateMove on up the hill theres nothing dead left to killThrowing your two bit cares down the drainOdelay, odelay, odelay, odealy odelay, odelayJust passing throughOdelay, odelay, odelay, odealyGoing back to houstonDo the hotdog danceGoing back to houstonTo get me some pants.....I don't know what the hotdog dance is but maybe he gets his pants at the galleria? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 I think he gets his pants at the resale shops on Westheimer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister X Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 (edited) The best song about Houston that never was - was Gladys Knight and the Pips "Midnight Train to Georgia". It was originally titled, "Midnight Train to Houston but was changed because they thought the word "Georgia" sounded more musical than "Houston". Everyone knows I love Houston, but they were probably right to change it. "Midnight Train to Georgia" is a gorgeous classic.I heard that on VH1's Behind the Music documentary series on the career of Gladys Knight.Let us not forget Talking Head's "Life During Wartime" and Scissor Sister's "Music is the Victim". Not really about Houston, but it's in there. Edited April 27, 2007 by Mister X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westguy76 Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Yeah you're probably right about that. Maybe buffalo exchange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 It was originally titled, "Midnight Train to Houston but was changed because they thought the word "Georgia" sounded more musical than "Houston".Originally it was titled "Midnight Plane to Houston". They changed not only the destination but the means of transport, too.BBC reference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Uffie's "Ready to Uff" mentions Houston. "Breaking out in Miami, doing X-rated shows from Houston into Saint Louie." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citykid09 Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Paul Walls latest signal: "It's that H-Town Baby and you know what it is!" I like it I just forgot the name of it and don't feel like looking it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Julio Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 There's lots of great songs about our beloved city. Some that come to mind are:Juke Boy Bonner - Houston (The Action Town)Juke Boy Bonner - I Live Where the Action IsJuke Boy Bonner - Struggle Here in HoustonShelly Lee Alley and the Alley Cats - Deep Congress AvenueShelly Lee Alley and the Alley Cats - Houston BluesBar X Cowboys - Houston ShufflePrince Albert Hunt - Houston SlideWalter Cowboy Washington - West Dallas WomanRob Cooper - West Dallas DragBull Moose Jackson - Houston, Texas GalLink Davis - Big HoustonLink Davis - Bayou BuffaloBenny Leaders - Houston, Texas BluesJoan Brooks and Paul Brown - Headin' Back to HoustonBill Guyton - Humble Road BoogieArt Foster - Houston, TexasLooise Burgess - Astrodome SongTerry Lee - Houston, My Home Town (KNUZ promo)...among others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister X Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Originally it was titled "Midnight Plane to Houston". They changed not only the destination but the means of transport, too.BBC reference Interesting. Thanks for the correction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Rodney Crowell released the "Houston Kid" album in 2001. 'Telephone Road' was one song on the album:Rain came down in endless sheets of thunderLightning bolts split pine trees down to the rootsIn the shadow of the AstrodomeWith a hurricane coming on strongWe used to hit the streets and go swimming in our birthday suitsSkiing in a bar ditch behind a moped13 stitches on the corner of a sardine canWe were dirt poor Houston kidsOur whole family living on the skidsBut we always had a nickel for the coming of the ice cream manMosquito truck blowing up DDTBarefoot heathens running wild and freeAir raid buzzer at a noon-day screamLiving in a dreamOn Telephone RoadI used to love them cherry Cokes down at the Prince's Drive-Inand the cheeseburgers tasted so good I like to come untiedThere's a Chinaberry tree I rememberI used to climb in and out of my windowThe night I left was on the day before my Grandma diedSawdust spread out on a dance hall floorJukebox ripping at an all-out roarBarmaid smiling at a 10 cent tipLiving is a trip On Telephone RoadMagnolia Garden bandstand on the very front rowJohnny Cash Carl Perkins and The Killer putting on a show6 years old and just barely off my daddy's kneeWhen those rockabilly rebelsSent the Devil running right through meA drive-in movie in the trunk of my carOne-eyed sailor in an ice house barSpit-shine Charlie and ol' Peg-leg BillAre dressed up fit to killOn Telephone Road Telephone Road, Telephone RoadBrabecue and beer on iceA salty watermelon sliceAt the Little Taste of ParadiseOn Telephone RoadAnd of course, there's Steve Earle's classic version:Telephone Road(Steve Earle)My brother Jimmy, my other brother Jack Went off down to Houston and they never come back Mama wasn't gonna let her baby go yet But there ain't nobody hirin' back in Lafeyette I'm workin' all week for the Texaco check Sun beatin' down on the back of my neck Tried to save my money but Jimmy says no Says he's got a little honey on Telephone Road Chorus: Come on come on come on let's go This ain't Louisianna Your Mama won't know Come on come on come on let's go Everybody's rockin' out on Telephone Road Telephone Road is ten miles long Fifty car lots and a hundred honky-tonks Jukebox blastin' and the beer bottles ring Jimmy banging on a pinball machine Chorus Mama never told me about nothin' like this I guess Houston's 'bout a big as a city can get Sometimes I get lonesome for Lafeyette Someday I'm goin' home but I ain't ready yet Chorus...and then there's Mark May and the Agitators' version:And you're only really hurtin yourselfHanging down on Telephone RoadAnd I've taken a little time to findJust to figure where I've gone wrongTelephone Road, give my woman back to me.[...song goes on, but this is all I have]Guy Clark (notable for LA Freeway, which was about wanting to be in Houston) also did a song on the subject. 'Black Diamond Strings':Chorus:Black Diamond Strings Black Diamond Strings Drinkin' One W. Harper Playin' Black Diamond Strings Black Diamond Strings Are like white flour and grits You play Black Diamond Strings Cause it's all you can get Black Diamond Strings on a Catalog Guitar That's pretty high cotton whoever you areYou break one you change one, that's as good as it getsYou can play all year long on two or three setsJ.W. Crowell was a hell of a man He played two nights a week in a hillbilly band He played at the Ice House on Telephone Road And he played in the yard just to lighten his loadChorus Say hey J.W play that frogline Let Rodney sit in, hell, he's goin'on nine His fingers are bleedin but he's keepin'good time Playi'Black Diamond Strings, he'll never quit tryin' Causette told 'em both You boys pack t up, it's time to go home We got church in the mornin' it's comin' up dawn Don't make me say it again or I'm gone You can stay here forever, but you're gonna walk homeA last song about Telephone Road goes to Lifestyl feat. South Park Mexican for the song 'Some Girls'. Don't click on this link if you're at work. I won't post the lyrics here.5 SONGS OF TELEPHONE ROAD!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Originally it was titled "Midnight Plane to Houston". They changed not only the destination but the means of transport, too.BBC referenceI did not know this bit of musical history! thx dbig! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomv Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Warren Zevon mentions Houston and the surrounding area in a song called "My Ride's Here", released in 2002. Excerpts- The Houston sky was changelessWe galloped through bluebonnetsAcross the San JacintoMy ride's here..."While back at the Hilton, last but not leastMilton was holding his sidesSaying, "You bravos had better beready to fightOr we'll never get out of East Texas tonightI had the good fortune of seeing him in concert (for FREE) at Jones Plaza in 2000 as part of the sorely missed Party On The Plaza concert series. ( Under the "changeless Houston sky" ). He put on a great show. Obviously he is referring to that tour in this song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 I didn't know that about "Midnight Train to Georgia". I love that song, too. If we're also talking about mentions of Houston in songs, we can't leave out Destiny's Child's "Bootylicious:I'm about to break you offH-town goin hardLead my hips, slap my thighsSwing my hair, square my eyesLookin hot, smellin goodGroovin like I'm from the hoodLook over my shoulder, I blow you a kissCan you handle, handle this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rio Grande Valley Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 You gotta be proud that Houston is mentioned in Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the USA"Houston is also mentioned briefly in a song by W.A.S.P. called "Blind in Texas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 You gotta be proud that Houston is mentioned in Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the USA"RGV, where'd you go to elementary school? ...just curious on account of the Greenwood comment. They used to play that song over the PA system every morning at mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolie Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 There is a song called "Houston" in the second Katamari Damacy game. It's not bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rio Grande Valley Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Niche, I moved to McAllen in the second half of fifth grade, but I attended Crockett Elementary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Niche, I moved to McAllen in the second half of fifth grade, but I attended Crockett Elementary Nope. Not that one. That was one of the ones that my mom, an employee of MISD, told me horror stories about, though. Was anyone you knew eating the 'raisins' on the floor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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