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Introduction
Hey friend, have you ever heard a song that just feels like home? That’s exactly what “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool” by Barbara Mandrell and George Jones does for so many of us who have a deep love for country music. This song is like a comforting chat with an old friend who understands the value of authenticity and tradition.
Picture this: it’s the early 1980s, and country music is just starting to get the spotlight it deserves. But before it was trendy, Barbara Mandrell and George Jones were already living and breathing the country lifestyle. This song captures that spirit perfectly—it’s all about embracing who you are, even when it’s not the popular thing to do.
The lyrics paint such a vivid picture. Barbara sings about wearing boots and old Levi’s long before it was fashionable, and George reminisces about the days when a good ol’ country tune could make your day. There’s a wonderful sense of pride and nostalgia that runs through every line, making you feel connected to those simpler times.
One of the things that makes this song so special is its tribute to the pioneers of country music. It’s a heartfelt nod to the artists who stayed true to their roots and kept the spirit of country alive, even when it wasn’t in the limelight. The chemistry between Mandrell and Jones in this duet is simply magical—it’s like listening to two friends sharing stories from the good old days.
“I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool” is more than just a song; it’s an anthem for anyone who’s ever felt a little out of step with the times but stayed true to themselves anyway. It’s about celebrating where you come from and the things that make you unique, no matter what’s trending.
So, the next time you hear this classic, let it remind you of the importance of authenticity and the beauty of staying true to your roots. It’s a timeless reminder that being yourself is always the coolest thing you can do.
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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