In 1969, Ray Benson and Lucky Oceans (Reuben Gosfield) co-founded Asleep at the Wheel in Paw Paw, West Virginia, and soon after they found themselves opening for Alice Cooper and Hot Tuna in Washington, DC.[1] A year later, they moved to East Oakland, California at the invitation of Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen. After being mentioned in Rolling Stone magazine by Van Morrison, they landed a record deal with United Artists. In 1973, their debut album, Comin' Right At Ya was released by United Artists. At the request of Willie Nelson, they left Oakland for Austin in 1974.
Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel have been presented numerous awards throughout their career. Most recently, the 16th Annual Midsouth Regional Emmy Award for the making of "A Ride With Bob", recognition by Mayor Kirk Watson of Austin, Texas, and the Darrel K. Royal Music Patron Award by The Texas Heritage Songwriters' Association. In 2007, The Austin Chronicle recognized Asleep at the Wheel for Band of the Year, Best Country Band, and into their Hall of Fame. Benson was inducted into the Austin Music Hall of Fame in 2002, was given The Texas Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award in 1996, and recognized as an Outstanding Producer by the National Academy of Recording Arts in 1988. He has also been given numerous Citations of Achievement by Broadcast Music, Inc. for his work in the country music field. Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel have been one of the strongest names in Country Music for the last forty years.
Corrine Corrina
Asleep at the Wheel Lyrics
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Corrine Corrina, where you been so long?
Ain't been no lovin' since you been gone
I love Corrina, tell the world I do
I love Corrina, tell the world I do
The song "Corrine Corrina" by Asleep at the Wheel and Willie Nelson is a classic blues tune that dates back to the early 20th century. It tells the story of a man who has been wondering where his lover, Corrina, has been since she left him. He laments the absence of love in his life since she has been gone. The singer professes his love for Corrina, stating that he wants the world to know just how much he cares for her.
On a deeper level, the song can be interpreted as a commentary on the fleeting nature of love and the pain of separation. The lyrics express a sense of loneliness and longing that is relatable to anyone who has ever experienced the absence of a loved one. The repetition of the refrain "where you been so long?" conveys a sense of desperation and anxiety, highlighting the singer's fear that Corrina may never return.
Overall, "Corrine Corrina" is a timeless classic that captures the essence of the blues genre. Its simple yet poignant lyrics and catchy melody have made it an enduring favorite among music lovers around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Corrine Corrina, where you been so long?
Oh Corrine Corrina, I’ve missed you so much! Where have you been hiding?
Corrine Corrina, where you been so long?
I’ve been longing to see you again, Corrine Corrina. What kept you away?
Ain't been no lovin' since you been gone
Life just hasn’t been the same without you, Corrine Corrina. There’s been no love in my life since you left.
I love Corrina, tell the world I do
My love for Corrina is so strong that I want to shout it to the whole world, to let everyone know.
I love Corrina, tell the world I do
I want everyone to know how deeply I care for Corrina. I want to make it public knowledge.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GOLDIE MCJOHN, JOHN KAY, MARS BONFIRE
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@diannebunnell5582
WHAT A great bunch of Talented group of people.
@apostasiaelegcho5612
Real singer. No pitch correction. They didn't need it.
@joseantoniomartinsdovale4856
I AM PORTUGUESE AND I LOVE THE ACENT
@xbigshot1
Western Swing at its finest!
@gerryd4904
The old grey mare
@olgadieztorello4986
Sleepy lebeef hizo una version rockera super buena... tambien... que maravilla !!!!
@marketingbrokers6512
That’s Leon Rausch on vocals. Just passed away last year in his nineties. R.I.P. He sang and played bass with Bob Wills, not necessarily in that order....
A Legend.