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Artist/Band:
Jim Ed Brown and the Browns
Lyrics for Song: Detroit City
Lyrics for Album: Country's Best on Record [RCA Victor] [1968]
(Mel Tillis - Danny Dill)
I wanna go home, I wanna go home
Oh, how I wanna go home.
Last night I went to sleep in Detroit City
And I dreamed about those cottonfields and home
I dreamed about my mother, dear old papa, sister and brother
I dreamed about that girl who's been waiting for so long.
I wanna go home, I wanna go home
Oh, how I wanna go home.
--- Instrumental ---
Homefolks think I'm big in Detroit City
From the letters that I write they think I'm fine
But by day I make the cars, by night I make the bars
If only they could read between the lines.
You know I rode the freight train north to Detroit City
And after all these years I find I've just been wastin' my time
So I just think I'll take my foolish pride
And I'll put on a Southbound freight and ride.
And go on back to the loved ones
The ones I left waiting so far behind
I wanna go home, I wanna go home
Oh, how I wanna go home...
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Detroit City
Jim Ed Brown and the Browns deliver a spirited rendition of the classic folk ballad Detroit City, capturing the song's enduring narrative of a traveler's journey. Known for his distinctive baritone and versatility, Brown was a staple of country and gospel music throughout the mid-twentieth century. This recording, featured on the 1968 compilation Country's Best on Record, showcases the group's ability to blend traditional storytelling with polished vocal harmonies. The track stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of American folk traditions within the country genre. By interpreting this well-known standard, the Browns contribute their unique sonic signature to a song that has been covered by countless artists across decades. The performance highlights the group's commitment to preserving the emotional depth and rhythmic drive characteristic of the era's popular music. |
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