About the song
Let’s take a stroll through the rustic hills of country music with the timeless classic “Mountain Music” by the iconic band Alabama. As we delve into the soul-stirring melodies and evocative lyrics of this beloved song, let me paint a vivid picture of its origins and significance.
Released in 1982 as the title track of Alabama’s album “Mountain Music,” this iconic tune was penned by band members Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, and Jeff Cook. Drawing inspiration from their roots in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Alabama crafted a song that pays homage to the timeless traditions of mountain life and the music that echoes through its valleys.
With its infectious rhythm and heartfelt lyrics, “Mountain Music” quickly ascended the country music charts, reaching the coveted number one spot and solidifying its status as a chart-topping hit. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to transport listeners to a simpler time, where the twang of a banjo and the harmonies of a fiddle were the soundtrack to life in the mountains.
Alabama, consisting of Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, Jeff Cook, and Mark Herndon, has long been celebrated for their contributions to the country music genre. With their distinctive harmonies and authentic storytelling, Alabama has captured the hearts of audiences around the world.
So sit back, relax, and let the enchanting melodies of “Mountain Music” whisk you away to a world where the mountains sing and the music never fades.
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Lyrics
Oh, play me some mountain music
Like grandma and grandpa used to play
Then I’ll float on down the river
To a Cajun hideaway
Drift away like Tom Sawyer
Ride a raft with ol’ Huck Finn
Take a nap like Rip Van Winkle
Daze dreamin’ again
Oh, play me some mountain music
Like grandma and grandpa used to play
Then I’ll float on down the river
To a Cajun hideaway
Swim across the river
Just to prove that I’m a man
Spend the day bein’ lazy
Just bein’ nature’s friend
Climb a long tall hick’ry
Bend it over, skinnin’ cats
Playin’ baseball with chert rocks
Usin’ sawmill slabs for bats
Play some back-home, come-on music
That comes from the heart
Play somethin’ with lots of feelin’
‘Cause that’s where music has to start
Oh, play me some mountain music
Like grandma and grandpa used to play
Then I’ll float on down the river
To a Cajun hideaway, hey, hey!
Oh, play me mountain music
Oh, play me mountain music
Oh, play me mountain music
Oh, play (yee-haw!)