But That's All Right
Hank Thompson · Other Songs - Hank Thompson
(Red Lane)
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Black satin slippers and the long flowing gown walking
on the clouds never looking down
Baby that's you baby that's the way I look at you
But that's all right yeah that's all right lovin' you
may be wrong but that's all right
That funny looking thing that little grain of sand
Laying on the ground shake just like a man
Baby that's me or maybe that's the way I look to you
But that's all right yeah that's all right lovin' you
may be wrong but that's all right
Everybody's gotta be different no one is the same
If everyone love the life who could win the game
But that's all right yeah that's all right lovin' you
may be wrong but that's all right
Lovin' you may be wrong but that's all right
Lovin' you may be wrong but that's all right
But That's All Right
Hank Thompson's 1950 recording of 'But That's All Right' stands as a defining moment in country music history, blending traditional storytelling with a rhythmic, blues-inflected groove that would soon influence the emerging rock and roll sound. Released during a period when country music was solidifying its identity, the track features Thompson's distinctive vocal delivery and a harmonica solo that adds a unique texture to the narrative. While the song carries a somber undertone regarding the loss of a lover, its upbeat tempo and catchy melody made it an unexpected hit, bridging the gap between rural roots and the urbanizing musical landscape of the early 1950s. The recording remains a testament to Thompson's ability to craft songs that resonated deeply with audiences across genre lines.