Known as “ the hardest working band in country music,” it was not uncommon for the band to play over 300 shows a year, without a bus, without a driver, without tour support from a label. They simply made it on their own, and that seasoning shows up even today.
Their first radio release, “Some Guys Have All The Love,” became a top ten hit, as did their next single, “First Time For Everything.” The only problem was, with two top ten singles, the band still didn’t have a full album in the can. “Our label wasn’t really sure about us from the beginning,” said bassist Duane Propes. “Who could blame them? At that time there had never been a country act that young signed to a label. There was no individual artist of that age, and of course, no bands like Little Texas that really looked and performed like a rock act. We wound up jumping in the studio during a small break in our schedule and hammering out the first album in a matter of days.”
After the album First Time For Everything was released, five singles reached the top of the charts. The second album, Big Time, truly was the big time for Little Texas, as it spawned three number 1 singles with “What Might Have Been,” “God Blessed Texas” and “My Love,” capturing the very first CMT award, a Billboard award, a Radio & Records award and a Grammy nomination, and to date has sold over three million copies.
Soon, they signed on as an opening act on an arena tour headlined by Clint Black. Later, they traveled with Travis Tritt and Tricia Yearwood on a tour sponsored by Budweiser. After that, they were on their own, singing to packed arenas across the United States and Canada. During this time, the band played a part in Common Thread: A Tribute To The Eagles, which later earned their first CMA Award for “Album Of The Year.” Their cover of “Peaceful Easy Feeling” charted well albeit without an official release, and with that, Little Texas broke another record in country music history: 3 different songs on 3 different charts with 3 different lead singers, all at the same time; a feat that has never been repeated since by any band. The year 1994 also brought them the ACM Award for “Vocal Group of the Year.”
Little Texas released the album Kick A Little, and their first true headlining arena tour began, supported by Tim McGraw and opening act, BlackHawk. The tour and the album were huge successes, highlighted by shows in Detroit and Minneapolis fully selling out the arenas just days after their heroes, The Eagles, had played the same venues. The tour continued on through 1995, finishing as the fifth largest grossing tour of the year, and over the course of ’94 and ‘95 the band received two more Grammy nominations and released Little Texas – Greatest Hits.
After the self-titled album, Little Texas, was released, Little Texas needed a break. At the end of the year, each member went their separate ways, spending time with family and friends and working on individual projects. Propes says, “At that point it was time for our loved ones to have us back for a while. It all happened for a reason.” But now, Little Texas is back.
With a fresh perspective, the band is on the road again with original members Porter Howell (lead vocals & lead guitar), Dwayne O'Brien (vocals and rhythm guitars), Duane Propes (bass & vocals) and Del Gray (drums), selling out shows and creating new music that can only be described as inspired. Little Texas recently signed a new recording contract with the Montage Music Group, and will have a new studio album out in Spring 2007, a new single in February of 2007 (Title Track: "Missing Years"), and a live Greatest Hits album (Live & Loud) will be released on February 20th, 2007.
The sound is blissfully familiar, the stage shows are electric, and one can only say that America’s favorite rockin’ country band, Little Texas, is poised for a return to prominence with their feet firmly planted on the ground, loud and proud.
Dance
Little Texas Lyrics
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You'd better get it right
Or you'll get left behind
The way you're dancin' I can tell
That someone else is on your mind
You'd better dance with the one that brung ya
You'd better hold on to the one that loves you
And dance with the one that brung ya
You'd better dance
And that sparkle in your wanderin' eye
Has struck you blind as far as I can see
Take one step back and look again
You're gonna leave with him
Or stay with me
You'd better dance with the one that brung ya
You'd better hold on to the one that loves you
You'd better turn around before we're through
And dance with the one that brung ya
You'd better dance
Well now we've gone this long
Don't let it slip through your hands
Dance with the one that brung ya
You'd better hold on to the one that loves you
You'd better turn around before we're through
And dance with the one that brung ya
You'd better dance with the one that brung ya
You'd better hold on to the one that loves you
You'd better turn around before we're through
And dance with the one that brung ya
You'd better dance
Yeah
The lyrics of Little Texas's song "Dance" are about the importance of being loyal to the person you came with, both in a romantic and a metaphorical sense. The singer warns their partner not to let their eyes wander and to focus on the person who brought them to the dance. They emphasize the importance of holding onto the one who loves them and not getting distracted by someone else. The line "take one step back and look again" suggests that the partner may be confused or uncertain about who they want to be with, but the singer is urging them to make the right choice.
The theme of loyalty and devotion is further reinforced by the repeated command to "dance with the one that brung ya." This phrase is a colloquialism that means to be loyal and stick with the person or group that has been supporting you all along. It also has roots in the etiquette of social dancing, where it is considered rude to abandon your partner in the middle of a dance.
Overall, "Dance" is a cautionary tale about temptation and the importance of staying true to those who have been loyal to us. It's a catchy tune with a memorable hook that has made it a popular country song for years.
Line by Line Meaning
Take your time and watch your step
Be careful and pay attention to your actions
You'd better get it right
You need to do things correctly or face consequences
Or you'll get left behind
If you make mistakes, you will be abandoned or rejected
The way you're dancin' I can tell
Your behavior is revealing your thoughts and feelings
That someone else is on your mind
Your attention is divided and you are thinking of someone else
You'd better dance with the one that brung ya
Stick with the person who brought you here, stay loyal
You'd better hold on to the one that loves you
Stay with the person who cares for you and shows you affection
You'd better turn around before we're through
You need to change your current behavior before it's too late
And that sparkle in your wanderin' eye
Your wandering gaze is showing interest in someone else
Has struck you blind as far as I can see
You are blinded by your attraction to someone else
Take one step back and look again
Reconsider your actions and think about what you truly want
You're gonna leave with him
You are going to choose the other person and abandon your current relationship
Or stay with me
Or choose to remain loyal and committed to your current partner
Well now we've gone this long
We have come this far in our relationship
Don't let it slip through your hands
Don't let our relationship fall apart or end
You'd better dance
You need to make a choice and take action, either stay or leave
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: HOWELL, O'BRIEN
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