Thank God I'm a Country Boy
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| "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" | ||
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| Single by John Denver | ||
| from the album An Evening With John Denver | ||
| Released | 1975 | |
| Format | vinyl record | |
| Writer(s) | John Denver | |
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| John Denver singles chronology | ||
| "Sweet Surrender" (1975) |
"Thank God I'm a Country Boy" (1975) |
"Fly Away" (1976) |
"Thank God I'm a Country Boy" is a song written by John Martin Sommers and recorded by singer/songwriter John Denver.
The song was originally included on his 1974 album Back Home Again. A version recorded live at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles was included on his 1975 album An Evening With John Denver. The live version was released as a single and went to number one in the U.S., remaining in the top position for one week.
It has been a Baltimore Orioles tradition since the 70s to play "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" after "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" during the seventh inning stretch. During the bridge of the song, in which Denver holds a long note, fans yell "Ooooooooh!"
"Thank God I'm a Country Boy" has become a defacto anthem of cowboys and other country folk. In 2004, it was covered with a modern rock tune by Billy Dean.
| Preceded by "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" by Freddy Fender |
Billboard Hot 100 number one single June 7, 1975 |
Succeeded by "Sister Golden Hair" by America |
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