Long White Cadillac
Dwight Yoakam · The Very Best of Dwight Yoakam [Rhino] [2004]
Winter hills are black
I'm all alone
Sitting in the back
Of a long white Cadillac
Train whistle cries
Lost on its own track
I close my eyes
Sitting in the back
Of a long white Cadillac
Chorus:
Sometimes I blame it on a woman
The one that made my poor heart bleed
Sometimes I blame it on the money
Sometimes I blame it all on me
Headlights shine
Highway fades to black
It's my last ride
Sitting in the back
Of a long white Cadillac
Instumental
Chorus:
Sometimes I blame it on a woman
The one that made my poor heart bleed
Sometimes I blame it on the money
Sometimes I blame it all on me
Train whistle cries
Lost on its own track
I close my eyes
I ain't never coming back
In a long white Cadillac
In a long white Cadillac
In a long white Cadillac
In a long white Cadillac
In a long white Cadillac
Ohh,,, Bye Bye Baby...
Long White Cadillac
Dwight Yoakam's 'Long White Cadillac' stands as a defining track in his discography, capturing the quintessential sound of 1990s country music. Released on the compilation 'The Very Best of Dwight Yoakam,' the song showcases Yoakam's signature blend of twangy vocals and acoustic instrumentation, rooted in the honky-tonk and traditional country traditions he helped popularize. The recording reflects an era where artists like Yoakam were revitalizing the genre by emphasizing raw, authentic storytelling over polished production. As a staple of his greatest hits collections, the song remains a cultural touchstone for fans of classic country, embodying the rugged individualism and musical integrity that characterized his career throughout the late 1990s and beyond.