It was released in february 1974 as the first single. Cal smith biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Cal smith born april 7, 1932 is an american country musician, most famous for his 1974 hit country bumpkin. Youd better be long winded to sing this one, its long. Free mp3 albums downloads, mp3 albums, mp3 songs, mp3s, mp3 downloads, mp3 music, free downloads. This is one of those great story songs so typical of country music. Cal smith country bumpkin mp3 download and lyrics cd universe. This is the best collection of cal smith music i have ever found on one album.
Smith was a dj before joining the texas troubadours in 1962. In 1974, country bumpkin received song of the year awards from both the academy of country music and the country music association. Bear family records proud to be independent specialised in premium quality reissues. He was one of countrys most successful male artists during the 1950s, with 30 top 10 billboard hits, including 21 in a row. Apr 23, 2015 c he walked up to the bar and parked his c7 f c lanky frame upon a tall barstool g7 and with a long soft southern drawl said c ill just have a glass of anything thats cool c a barroom girl with hard and knowing eyes c7 f c slowly looked him up and down g7 and she thought i wonder how on earth c that country bumpkin found his way to town c7 f and she said hello country bumpkin g7 c hows the. Oct 04, 2011 check out country bumpkin by cal smith on amazon music. Country bumpkin lyrics cal smith he walked up to the bar and parked his lanky frame upon a tall barstool and with a long soft southern drawl said ill just have a glass of anything thats cool a barroom girl with hard and knowing eyes slowly looked him up and down and she thought i wonder how on earth that country bumpkin found his way to town. Streaming and by permanent download to your computer andor device. Country bumpkin on alltime country hits 40 classic hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s on alltime country hits 40 classic hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s.
Listen online to cal smith country bumpkin and see which albums it appears on. Cal smith karaoke mp3 instrumental music karaoke version. It was released in february 1974 as the first single and title track from the album country bumpkin. Cal smith who enjoyed a rich country career with some of the biggest hits of the 1960s and 1970s, passed away yesterday at his home near branson, missouri. Cal smith cal smith born april 7, 1932 is an american country musician, most famous for his 1974 hit country bumpkin. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod.
Cal smith country bumpkin by country at its finest. He walked into the bar and parked his lanky frame upon a tall barstool with a long soft southern drawl said. Country bumpkin sounds like a derogatory term to describe someone from the southnot that hillbilly is any better, but at least that sounds cool. He began playing professionally when he was 15 performing at local bars. Vinyl 7 cal smith country bumpkin 1980, light blue labels, vinyl discogs. It was just a short year later in a bed of joyfilled tears yet deathlike pain into this wondrous world of many wonders one more wonder came. Check out country bumpkin by cal smith on amazon music. Cal smith biography, birth date, birth place and pictures. Listen online and get new recommendations, only at. Calvin grant shofner was born on april 7, 1932, in gans, oklahoma, as the youngest of three. Learn to play guitar by chord tabs using chord diagrams, transpose the key, watch video lessons and much more. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. Perhaps it was his name, which gave the impression that he was a singer with a corny stage name, when it was in fact his birth name, given to him by a father who believed he was a descendent of general stonewall jackson and died three weeks before his sons birth.
Cal smith performs country bumpkin live on that nashville. Cal smith the lord knows im drinking original decca recording duration. Country bumpkin recorded by cal smith he walked into the bar and placed his lanky frame upon a tall bar stool and with a long soft southern drawl he said ill take a glass of anything thats cool a barroom girl with wise and knowing eyes slowly. Cal smith country bumpkin 1980, light blue labels, vinyl. Country bumpkin lyrics and chords are provided for your personal use, it was a huge hit. She thinks i still care a tribute to george jones by treyvs. Official cal smith country bumpkin lyrics at cd universe. Cal smith, however, would strongly disagree and would, in fact, celebrate the term, as he does on the 10 tracks youll find on this classic album. One of the worlds most renowned, multiple awardwinning record companies. Jul 30, 2008 cal smith emerged from ernest tubbs texas troubadours and got his first solo recording contract with the help of his boss, signing for kapp records in 1966. Watch the video for country bumpkin from cal smiths cal smith for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Country bumpkin, a song by cal smith on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Cal smith emerged from ernest tubbs texas troubadours and got his first solo recording contract with the help of his boss, signing for kapp. He learned to play the guitar at a very early age and enjoyed spending time as a teen with rodeo performers.
Country bumpkin is a song written by don wayne, and recorded by american country music artist cal smith. Cal smith born april 7, 1932 is an american country musician, most famous for his 1974. Our catalog contains country music, rocknroll, rhythmnblues, folk, beat, oldies, jazz, chansons, cabaret, and culture. Provided to youtube by universal music group country bumpkin cal smith grand ole opry 75 years volume two. Oct 11, 20 smith was a dj before joining the texas troubadours in 1962. Stonewall jackson is a neglected figure in country music. Forty years of hard work later in a simple, quiet and peaceful country place the heavy hand of time had not erased the raptured wonder from the womans face she was lying on her deathbed knowing fully well her race was nearly run but she softly smiled and looked into the sad eyes of her husband and her son. The single stayed at number one for a single week and spent a total of ten weeks on the country chart. Cal smith, however, would strongly disagree and would, in fact, celebrate the term, as he does. Alltime country hits 40 classic hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s. The song was smith s second number one on the country chart. Known as mister country, smith was the husband of june carter later june carter cash and goldie hill, and the father of carlene carter.
Cal didnt make his living at playing music until after his stint in the military. Smith %27s last charting single was %27king lear%27. Country bumpkin was cal smiths second number one on the country chart. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. And she said hello country bumpkin hows the frost out on the pumpkin ive seen some sights but man youre something whered you come from country bumpkin. Carl milton smith march 15, 1927 january 16, 2010 was an american country music singer. Career he was born with the name calvin grant shofner on april 7, 1932, in gans, oklahoma, and was raised in oakland california. Smith%27s last charting single was %27king lear%27. Country bumpkin cal smith top cal smith lyrics ive found someone of my own i dont get no better without you when two worlds collide it takes me all night long ballad of forty dollars an hour and a sixpack life of the party charlie lincoln park inn at the sight of you the lord knows im drinking. Each title offers a version with and without choirs. Download the mp3 instrumental versions of cal smith. Cal smith country bumpkin vinyl mp3 album download.
He walked into the bar and parked his lanky frame upon a tall barstool and with a long soft southern. The song was smiths second number one on the country chart. Easy to download classic country mp3s and country gospel mp3s most only. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Scrobble songs and get recommendations on other tracks and artists. His bestknown song was the sentimental country bumpkin, but his gritty baritone voice was equally suited to more acid material such as. Find cal smith country bumpkin lyrics and search for cal smith.
Calvin grant shofner, known professionally as cal smith, is an american country musician, most famous for his 1974 hit country bumpkin. Country bumpkin lyrics and chords are provided for your personal use, it was a huge hit for cal smith. Country bumkin on cd country bumpkin sounds like a derogatory term to describe someone from the southnot that hillbilly is any better, but at least that sounds cool. Singer cal smith emerged from ernest tubbs band and enjoyed several hits of his own between the late 60s and mid70s.