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.
Rock My World
Brooks & Dunn Lyrics
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And two big speakers blasting Johnny B. Goode
Looking so sweet it oughta be a crime
She plays with my heart and messes with my mind
Acts like Madonna but she listens to Merle
Rock my world little country girl
She wears snakeskin boots made by Calvin Klein
All the other girls in school they give her dirty looks
She got an "A" in math and never cracked a book
Sure looks good in her denim and pearls
Rock my world little country girl
Rock my world
Drag me out on the floor
Dance with me 'till I can't dance anymore
One-step, two-step, get in a line
I gotta find a way to make you mine
Rock my world
I tell her that I love her but it ain't enough
She says I got to learn to loosen up
Get a little wild on Saturday night
But make sure she's home before the mornin' light
Sunday she's all ribbons and curls
Rock my world little country girl
Rock my world
Drag me out on the floor
Dance with me 'till I can't dance anymore
One-step, two-step, get in a line
I gotta find a way to make you mine
(Rock my world) Rock my world little country girl
Rock my world little country girl
Rock my world little country girl
Rock my world little country girl
Rock my world little country girl (rock my world)
Rock my world little country girl
Rock my world
The lyrics of Brooks & Dunn's "Rock My World" depict a young, country girl who is rebellious and flirtatious. She drives around in a Camaro with a hood scoop and two big speakers blasting rock 'n' roll music, while wearing snakeskin boots and cheap sunglasses. She is both sweet and sassy, playing with the singer's heart and mind. Despite her antics, she still manages to excel academically and earn an "A" in math without even cracking a book. The singer is smitten with her and wants to dance with her until the morning light. He expresses his love for her, but she encourages him to loosen up and get wild on a Saturday night. However, on Sundays, she transforms into a well-behaved girl with ribbons in her hair.
The song captures the spirit of rock 'n' roll and country music coming together, influenced by artists like Chuck Berry and Merle Haggard. It portrays a classic narrative of a rebellious girl who captures the heart of a young man struggling to keep up with her wild ways. The lyrics speak to the universal appeal of young love and the emotions that come with it. The upbeat melody and lively rhythm encourage the listener to move and dance along.
Line by Line Meaning
She's got a T-Top Camaro with a scoop on the hood
She owns a T-Top Camaro with a hood scoop
And two big speakers blasting Johnny B. Goode
The car has two large speakers playing Johnny B. Goode
Looking so sweet it oughta be a crime
She looks attractive enough to break the law
She plays with my heart and messes with my mind
She emotionally manipulates me
Acts like Madonna but she listens to Merle
She behaves like Madonna but likes Merle's music
Rock my world little country girl
She excites me and changes my life
She wears snakeskin boots made by Calvin Klein
She puts on Calvin Klein snakeskin boots
And cheap sunglasses from the five and dime
She wears affordable sunglasses from the five and dime store
All the other girls in school they give her dirty looks
Her fellow female students stare at her with disapproval
She got an "A" in math and never cracked a book
She aced math without studying
Sure looks good in her denim and pearls
She looks great in her denim and pearl clothing
Rock my world little country girl
She excites me and changes my life
I tell her that I love her but it ain't enough
I say that I love her, but it isn't sufficient
She says I got to learn to loosen up
She advises me to relax
Get a little wild on Saturday night
To be less reserved on Saturday night
But make sure she's home before the mornin' light
But she must be home before morning
Sunday she's all ribbons and curls
The following Sunday, she looks stunning
Rock my world little country girl
She excites me and changes my life
Rock my world
Excite me and change my life
Drag me out on the floor
Pull me out onto the dance floor
Dance with me 'till I can't dance anymore
Dance with me until I can't dance any longer
One-step, two-step, get in a line
Dance with the classic one-step and two-step in a line
I gotta find a way to make you mine
I must discover a method to make her mine
(Rock my world) Rock my world little country girl
She excites me and changes my life
Rock my world little country girl
She excites me and changes my life
Rock my world little country girl
She excites me and changes my life
Rock my world little country girl
She excites me and changes my life
Rock my world little country girl (rock my world)
She excites me and changes my life
Rock my world little country girl
She excites me and changes my life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, STEVE O'BRIEN MUSIC
Written by: Bill Labounty, Steve O'brien
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@alexcarter6446
90s country kicks ass and it always will.
@CoolHandLukeVol
All down hill from the 99s
@jefferyrobertson7520
I Like Classic Rock And Album Oriented Rock From The 70s 80s And Early 90s 1970 To 1993 Forever
@sararambo1513
Nothing like it!🎉
@JamieGarrett-ru4rq
80'$ was betta cause bocephus wuz da brotha killin it mane an Derrick thomas wuz alive
@jeffstiglitz6321
These guys are the Hall and Oats of country music.
@AmesGaltine
Very true. I was 11 when "Brand New Man" took country radio by storm and it just sounded so fresh and upbeat. They were one of the biggest acts of 90s country, absolutely.
@Oheeeoh
You can tell Brooks and Dunn are having fun with this.
@LonnieNovak-ev4tz
Man these guys rule ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS SONG
@sweetwa089
The absolute most 90s country music video if there ever was one.