Brooks & Dunn's music covers the full range of modern country music, and their chart-topping hits have included everything from the Ronan Keating-penned ballad "The Long Goodbye," through the Rivers Rutherford-written "Ain't Nothing About You," to the gospel music-influenced "Believe." They are also associated with being pioneers of the line dance craze of the mid-1990s. One of their hits, "Boot Scootin' Boogie" - the video for which was made in Tulsa, Oklahoma - is most emblematic of this style.
Both band members write, sing, and play guitar. One or both artists writes or co-writes a large majority of their material, and self-penned successes include the 2004 smash "Red Dirt Road" which the duo wrote together. Both artists have served as song-writers for other artists too. Ronnie Dunn co-wrote country superstar Toby Keith's song "Don't Leave I Think I Love You" which appeared on his 2003 album Shock'n Y'all. Dunn's vocal performances have tended to be released as radio singles: recent hits "You Can't Take the Honkytonk Out of The Girl," "Red Dirt Road," "It's Getting Better All The Time," "That's What It's All About," "Play Something Country," and "Believe" all feature Ronnie Dunn singing lead vocals.
Brooks & Dunn are renowned for their high-energy stage shows. Recent tours have featured Australian country singer Keith Urban, fellow duo Montgomery Gentry, and successful country newcomer Gretchen Wilson. Their latest Deuces Wild tour of 2005 featured fellow country duo Big and Rich. In 2006, the duo opened for the Rolling Stones at their Omaha, Nebraska show.
The duo's songs have been used by President George W Bush as his official campaign songs in both his election and re-election campaigns. In 2000, the then Texas Governor chose the blue-collar line-dance-friending hit of the mid-1990s, "Hard Workin' Man," and in 2004, the President selected the (pre-9/11) hit patriotic "Only in America." Brooks & Dunn both supported the President's re-election campaign, performing at a Republican rally featuring Laura Bush on the eve of the election.
Their latest album is Hillbilly Deluxe which features the number 1 single "Play Something Country."
On August 10, 2009, the duo issued a statement on their website announcing that they were splitting up after 20 years of making music together. The split was amicable, with a final album in September 2009 and a final tour in 2010.
On December 3, 2014, it was announced that Brooks & Dunn will reunite and perform a series of concerts in Las Vegas, Nevada with Reba McEntire throughout mid-late 2015. In 2016, they were selected as one of 30 artists to perform on "Forever Country", a mash-up track featuring the artists performing a medley of "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "On the Road Again", and "I Will Always Love You", which was released in celebration of 50 years of the CMA Awards.
Little Miss Honky Tonk
Brooks & Dunn Lyrics
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Call up my baby she comes over and the party begins
Yeah, she's a slick nickel she's right on the money
I wouldn't give her up for a thousand buckle bunnies
I'm her big cat daddy, she's my little Miss Honky Tonk
She's got my number, knows my favorite songs on the jukebox
Goes to gettin' down like crazy and the whole place rocks
She'll be my queen bee I'll be her neon knight
I'm her big cat daddy, she's my little Miss Honky Tonk
Oh, oh, I love her so
Stand back give her room boys and watch her go
She's a looker, heads turn when she comes through the door
A show stopper when she gets to goin' out on the floor
We leave all our troubles and cares way behind us
I feel like I'm a king when I'm out with her highness
I'm her big cat daddy, she's my little Miss Honky Tonk
Oh, oh, I love her so
Stand back give her room boys and watch her go
We leave all our troubles and cares way behind us
I feel like I'm a king when I'm out with her highness
I'm her big cat daddy, she's my little Miss Honky Tonk
I'm her big cat daddy, she's my little Miss Honky Tonk
Oh I'm her big cat daddy, she's my little Miss Honky Tonk!
Brooks & Dunn's song "Little Miss Honky Tonk" is a classic country tune about a man and his love for his favorite dancing partner. He explains how he likes to occasionally escape to the "redneck side" and call up his "baby," who knows all of his favorite songs on the jukebox. Once they start dancing, the whole place starts to rock, and he feels like a king when he's out with his "highness." He calls himself her "big cat daddy," while she's his "little Miss Honky Tonk." The song is an ode to the classic country dancehall scene, and the couple's love for each other and the music that brings them together there.
Throughout the song, the singer describes his admiration for his partner's dancing skills and her ability to command the attention of the room. He mentions how she's a "looker," and when she enters the room, all heads turn to watch her dance. He also talks about how they leave their troubles and cares behind them when they hit the dancefloor. The song has a fun, upbeat tempo, with a classic country sound that's perfect for dancing.
Overall, "Little Miss Honky Tonk" is a feel-good song about the joy that comes from letting loose, dancing, and finding love in unexpected places. It celebrates the classic country dancehall scene and the culture of escaping to the "redneck side" for a wild and fun night out.
Line by Line Meaning
I get out on the redneck side every now and then
Sometimes I like to go to the country and experience the simple life.
Call up my baby she comes over and the party begins
When I want to have a good time, I call my girlfriend and she knows just how to get the party started.
Yeah, she's a slick nickel she's right on the money
My girlfriend is amazing and perfect in every way.
I wouldn't give her up for a thousand buckle bunnies
There is nobody that could replace my girlfriend, no matter how many attractive women try to catch my attention.
I'm her big cat daddy, she's my little Miss Honky Tonk
I am her protector and provider, and she is my fun-loving, music-dancing girlfriend.
She's got my number, knows my favorite songs on the jukebox
My girlfriend knows me inside and out, including my musical tastes.
Goes to gettin' down like crazy and the whole place rocks
When my girlfriend starts to dance, everyone around her can't help but join in and have a good time.
We'll have a few and get to feelin' right
We like to relax and have a few drinks to get in the mood for a good time.
She'll be my queen bee I'll be her neon knight
She is the center of my world and my love for her shines bright like neon lights.
Oh, oh, I love her so
I am deeply in love with my girlfriend.
Stand back give her room boys and watch her go
When my girlfriend starts dancing, everyone should step back and let her show off her moves.
She's a looker, heads turn when she comes through the door
My girlfriend is beautiful and catches the attention of everyone in the room when she arrives.
A show stopper when she gets to goin' out on the floor
When my girlfriend starts dancing, everyone stops to watch and admire her skills.
We leave all our troubles and cares way behind us
When we're together, nothing else matters and we forget about any problems or worries we may have.
I feel like I'm a king when I'm out with her highness
Being with my girlfriend makes me feel like royalty and I cherish every moment I have with her.
Oh I'm her big cat daddy, she's my little Miss Honky Tonk!
I protect and provide for my girlfriend and she brings joy and fun into my life.
Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RONNIE DUNN
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Scott's Synth Stuff
A friend of mine, the Live Earl Jive, posted this story about this video (that's his gold Cadillac in the video):
Iβm kind of blown away!
In 1994, GoldieLocks (my gold 1970 Cadillac Coupe de Ville) was selected to star in the Brooks & Dunn video for their #1 Country hit LITTLE MISS HONKY TONK.
It was a beautiful day in the desert.
The shoot took all day into the darkness of night.
At one point, Brooks & Dunn were standing alone on the small stage inside the honky tonk, so I approached and asked: βCan I get a photo with you guys?β and one of them responded in jest: βCanβt you see that we are busy?β It cracked me up, and we had a nice chat.
In the scene with GoldieLocks, the guy they chose as GoldieLocksβ driver in the video got the keys from me, drove in the scene with rapid acceleration takeoffs and abrupt stops (with the girls jumping in, in between). He returned the keys to me and said approvingly: βThatβs a great car!β I said thanks, I think so too.
Suddenly, 27 years later, that driverβs approval means so much more. A few minutes ago, Bev and I were talking about the shoot and the driver, and then Bev handed me her phone with a picture of the guy who drove the car in Little Miss Honky Tonk and said βWas this him?β
I said yeah that was him.
She then told me hIs name: Dale Earnhardt Sr.
For 27 years Iβd just known him Dale, as the guy who drove GoldieLocks.
Robert Gray
The greatest duo in country music history
Cam The Man
I agree π―π
No-Talent Mills
Fact
I LOVE GUITAR - Dino Gilley
they were Hall and Oats in disguise
I LOVE GUITAR - Dino Gilley
ashley1994 its a joke
Scott Anders
Never get tired of hearing this tune!
J B
Brooks&Dunn is the ZZTop of Country Music... change my mind
Eli Brown
Absolutely!
Bob Kloentrup
They certainly copied their music video format for this one, both are awesome.
John Bailey
No. They haven't got the spinning guitars... ;-)