The original members- Derrick Shaffer, Nick Bush, Jeremy Davis, and Shawn Abel played small shows around Jackson County, WV.
As boredom would have it, creativity took hold and the group turned more into a traveling "Hee Haw" kind of atmosphere.
The band started using "crowd plants" in shows that included; Drunk In a Box, Bird Lady, Eddie Spaghetti, Death Metal Andy, and of course, The Goat.
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Okie from Muskogee
Merle Haggard Lyrics
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We got to talking it over and thought we'd take off a little time if we can
I don't mean to say I'm quitting, I'm just tired of making love to a telephone
I'm coming home if I can find me a flight this morning, man
The Okie from Muskogee is coming home
Play it, Ken
It has been twenty years of traveling
Twenty years of living out on the road
Learning these chords and learning these songs
Paying up all these dues they said I owe
And I may always be a rambler never lose the urge to roam
I'm coming home if I can find me a flight this morning, man
The Okie from Muskogee is coming home
Count it up, Marc
The above lyrics are from Merle Haggard's song "Okie from Muskogee", which was released in 1969. The song became an instant hit, resonating with a certain segment of society, and propelling Haggard to a new level of fame. The song is essentially an ode to small-town America, and a reflection of the values and ideals held by those who lived there.
In the first stanza, Haggard talks about taking some time off from touring, but not necessarily quitting. He's tired of the disconnectedness of life on the road, where he's surrounded by strangers and feels disconnected from his roots. He wants to come back to where his heart is, where he can be with his loved ones and the familiar surroundings of Muskogee, Oklahoma.
The second stanza reflects on the past twenty years of traveling and performing, and the hard work and effort it took to get where he is now. Despite the successes, Haggard still feels the pull of his hometown and the values it represents. There is a sense that while he may always be a rambler, he will never forget where he came from.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, me and Roy Nichols and couple other fellows in the band
I am describing who I am with as I talk about this story.
We got to talking it over and thought we'd take off a little time if we can
We decided to take a break from our busy schedule and see if we can relax a little.
I don't mean to say I'm quitting, I'm just tired of making love to a telephone
I am not retiring, I am just tired of communicating through the phone and want to be physically present.
I'm coming home if I can find me a flight this morning, man
I am planning on returning home as soon as possible if I can secure a flight this morning.
The Okie from Muskogee is coming home
I will be returning to my hometown of Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Play it, Ken
As a member of my band, Ken is being asked to play music.
It has been twenty years of traveling
I have been touring for two decades.
Twenty years of living out on the road
I have literally lived on the road for two decades due to my constant touring.
Learning these chords and learning these songs
I have spent a great deal of time learning how to play musical instruments and master songs.
Paying up all these dues they said I owe
I have paid my fair share of contributions to the music industry.
And I may always be a rambler never lose the urge to roam
I might always have the urge to explore and travel even if I do return home.
Count it up, Marc
Marc is being asked to count up some sort of inventory or items.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MERLE HAGGARD, FREDDY POWERS
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@jonw12
I love this song despite being a long hair, pot smoking, peace loving hippy. Good music is good music
@ray_ray_7112
I like your comment. You sound quite neutral. That's where I stand, in the neutral zone.
@ericfelds6291
Same I'm a pot smoking, acid taking, shaggy leftist and this song slaps
@DorianneRickard-ef5qj
I love all types of music and would hate to think that I'm forbidden to like a particular song because it doesn't 'fit' into a so-called genre or disagrees with said genre's so-called rhetoric. Who makes these rules anyway 😮
@michaelshihrer6780
Merle Haggard was a prominent pot smoker lol
@zachjacobson2828
This song is more about celebrating actual accomplishments, instead of just celebrating getting high and not having a job. Songs about the idea of one last town in America that still does things the old way, with old mentalities.
@errorsofmodernism9715
Today's country music stars are not even quaified to shine this mans boots
@zachjacobson2828
That’s almost an understatement which is crazy.
@KyleStansfeld-zi6gc
Yes sir
@vincentbriegel7038
Damn straight