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Introduction
Imagine walking into a world where country music legends guide you on how to become one of them—sounds like a dream, right? That’s exactly what “How To Be A Country Star” by The Statler Brothers feels like. This song is a playful yet insightful guide to the makings of a country music icon, delivered with the unmistakable charm and wit that only The Statler Brothers could muster.
The song is like a tongue-in-cheek manual, wrapped in humor and laced with love for the genre. It’s not just a song; it’s a tribute to the greats who paved the way, with nods to the quirks and characteristics that define a true country star. The Statler Brothers, known for their harmonies and storytelling, weave in mentions of the iconic hats, the signature voices, and even the emotional performances that are as much a part of country music as the twang of a steel guitar.
But what makes this song truly special is the way it connects with the listener. It’s as if the Statlers are sharing a secret with you, a wink and a nod to the fact that being a country star is about more than just the music—it’s about the persona, the heart, and the history. Whether you’re a die-hard country fan or just someone who appreciates a good story, “How To Be A Country Star” is a delightful reminder of why we love this genre so much.
So, whether you’re daydreaming about your own country music career or just want to smile at the cleverness of it all, this song is your backstage pass to the world of country music, as seen through the eyes of the Statler Brothers.
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Lyrics
There’s questions we’re always hearing every where we go
Like how do I cut a record or get on a country show
Well, it takes more than just ambition and three chords on an old guitar
There’s a few more things you ought to learn to be a country star
You got to learn to sing like Waylon or pick like Jerry Reed
Yodel like Jeannie Shepard, write songs like Tom T
Put a cry in your voice like Haggard, learn Spanish like Johnny R
Whisper like Bill Anderson and you’ll be a country star
Play piano like Ronnie Mil sap or Gilly or Jerry Lee
Yo-yo like Roy Acuff or talk plain like Ralph Emery
Growl like Conway Twitty, get a red, white and blue guitar
Build a swimming pool like Webb did and you’ll be a country star
Be tall like Sonny James is, tell jokes like Minnie Pearl
Or be short like Jimmy Dickens or play five-string like Earl
Get a hip band like Willie, learn to stutter like M-Mel
Get a cap like Roy Clark wore or a voice like Barbara Mandrel
Be rich like Eddy Arnold, say you’re makin’ more than you are
Get a gimmick like Charley Pride got and you’ll be a country star
But if you have no talent and you’re not a male
If you’re built somewhat like Dolly or have a face like Crystal Gayle
Come back stage and ask for Harold, Phil, Don or Lou
And we’ll see you get auditioned for the Statler Brothers Review