George Jones. Irving Berlin wrote "How Dry I Am" in anticipation of Prohibition, envisioning a bleak future without alcohol. Fastball's bass player imagined them taking off and having fun like they were young. Faster than a heat seeking missile on a mission Faster than a bass to a hook when daddy fishing Faster than a wanted rolls off a hen house Faster than a whiskey shot goes down down south Faster than a wanted rolls off a hen house He brewed white lightnin' till the sun went down. White Lightning George Jones Capo#2 G Well in North Carolina, way back in the hills There lived by old pappy and he had him a still. Ooh, I saw white lightning. White Lightning and Other Favorites was released on May 28, 1959 as a two-sided 33rpm LP. The country star recalled in his 1997 memoir. Sweet Home Alabama: Southern Moon Favourites, I Can't Stop Loving You/(Lost Her Love) On Our Last Date, Do You Know Me? Last.fm Music | Copyright © 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. / All rights reserved. This charming story of country folk cooking up near-lethal spirit was George Jones' theme tune. Kihn and Jeopardy game show announcer Art Fleming both appear in the video. NEW SONG: Shawn Mendes - "Wonder" - LYRICS, HOT SONG: BLACKPINK – "Lovesick Girls" - LYRICS. Five years later, it inspired a movie of the same name starring Molly Ringwald, Andrew McCarthy and Jon Cryer. A classic written by the Big Bopper and covered by many such as Waylon. We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly. Informal. Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web! Faster than a tree dies in the desert White Lightning. Lyrics to 'White Lightning' by The Cadillac Three. The story of the legendary lupine DJ through the songs he inspired. White Lightning Def Leppard Buy This Song. "Jeopardy" by The Greg Kihn Band got the Weird Al treatment with "I Lost On Jeopardy." George Jones' spirited reading of J.P. Richardson (aka the Big Bopper)'s "White Lightning" was his first country #1. Produced by Buddy Killen, thanks to Jones drinking, it took over 80 takes to get the recording right. Faster than you die when you take too many pills, White lightning, striking in the heart of VA Faster than a bug splattered on my windshield He also co-wrote many hit songs, including "Dirty Laundry," "Sunset Grill" and "Tender Is The Night.". "The Way" by Fastball was inspired by the story of an elderly couple from Texas who drove to a nearby family reunion and kept going. The song was remixed for the re-release to have more Pop appeal. Danny played guitar on Sweet Baby James, Tapestry, and Running On Empty. Lyrics Terms of Use, Faster than a heat seeking missile on a mission n. 1. "Tenderness" by General Public was partly inspired by the outbreak of AIDS, which at the time was thought to be contagious.