Live At The Texas Hall Of Fame is the follow-up to Aaron’s highly successful 2004 release The Honky Tonk Kid, which was produced by Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel and featured Willie Nelson. “I feel like our live show is the foundation on which my career has been built,” says Aaron. “Since it’s such a big part of what we do, it was natural for the next record to be live.” Fans will definitely get their money’s worth from Live At The Texas Hall Of Fame. The album features 19 songs, including ALL of his hits like “Off The Record” and “Reckless,” as well as new material. “I made this album using the same philosophy that I use for my live shows. I always want to give the fans the most music and best show I can for their money, because more likely than not, they had to work hard for it” says Aaron.
What’s next? Rest assured that an aggressive touring schedule always tops his list. Still, no matter where he travels or how successful he gets, Aaron always stays true to his roots and the values he had when he started out. Born in Amarillo, TX and raised on country music, Aaron’s first musical influence came from singing old gospel hymns at church. Later, inspiration came from Willie, Waylon, Merle, George, and…George. While attending college at Abilene Christian University and playing baseball, Aaron began to hone his vocal and musical skills, earning his chops on the local honky-tonk circuit and developing a strong local following in the process. It was also during that time that he became serious about songwriting, collaborating often with his close friend Neal Lowry.
Aaron has come a long way in a short time. A few years ago, he was traveling to gigs in a rental van with a modest 4-piece band. These days, he owns his own tour bus and shares the stage with 6 ace players in a full-blown band featuring fiddle and steel guitar. His touring base and radio airplay have extended beyond the borders of Texas to include Oklahoma, Louisiana, Wyoming, Tennessee, Kentucky, and North Carolina. With nearly 200 shows this year on the schedule, Aaron Watson is sure to play a date near you soon. If you get a chance to see him in action, it won’t be hard to see why The Honky Tonk Kid is blazing such a hot trail across the country. You’ll also be glad that when you’re left wanting more, you can simply get in your car, turn on your stereo, and pop in a copy of Aaron Watson’s new CD Live At The Texas Hall of Fame.
For What It's Worth
Aaron Watson Lyrics
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But I was hopin' that you would beg me not to go
You where my only reason for stayin'
Besides the amirillo winters are to cold to spend alone
[Chorus]
So what its worth
I'll be in fort worth
I'm gonna be right here in Fort Worth
So for what its worth that's where I'm gonna be
Before the pain I put you through
Those late night calls from those random county jails
I know I swore never to bother you again
But if you don't mind could you find the time to forward me my mail
[Chorus]
If you need a friend, a friendly conversation
You got my number and an open invitation
[Chorus]
Fort Worth Texas is where you'll find me
The song "For What It's Worth" by Aaron Watson describes a man's farewell to his lover. He calls her to say goodbye, hoping that she would ask him to stay. His only reason for staying was his lover, as the winter season in Amarillo was too cold for him to spend alone. The lyrics show the man's regret for causing pain to his lover with his late-night drunk calls from county jails. Though he promised never to bother her again, he asks her to forward his mail if she doesn't mind.
The chorus of the song talks about the man's decision to move to Fort Worth. He informs his ex-lover that he'll be in Fort Worth, just in case she ever starts missing him. The man states that Fort Worth is the place that he'll be for what it's worth. The song's lyrics are relatable to anyone who has made a decision to leave someone they love, but still wants to keep that person close to their heart.
Line by Line Meaning
I just called to say good bye
I'm leaving you and saying goodbye
But I was hopin' that you would beg me not to go
I secretly wanted you to plead with me to stay
You where my only reason for stayin'
You were the only reason I kept holding on
Besides the amirillo winters are to cold to spend alone
Additionally, I don't want to spend the cold Amarillo winters alone
So what its worth
Despite everything, it doesn't matter
I'll be in fort worth
I'm planning on staying in Fort Worth
Just in case you ever start missin' me
In case you start missing me, I'll be nearby
I'm gonna be right here in Fort Worth
I'll be staying in Fort Worth
So for what its worth that's where I'm gonna be
Regardless of what you think, I'll be staying in Fort Worth
Before the pain I put you through
I acknowledge the hurt I caused you in the past
Those late night calls from those random county jails
I apologize for the late night calls from jail
I know I swore never to bother you again
I understand I promised to leave you alone
But if you don't mind could you find the time to forward me my mail
Can you please help me with forwarding my mail?
If you need a friend, a friendly conversation
If you ever need someone to talk to
You got my number and an open invitation
I'm available and willing to help as a friend
Fort Worth Texas is where you'll find me
Just to reiterate, I'll be in Fort Worth
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Written by: Stephen Stills
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