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"Amy's Back in Austin" is a song recorded by American country music group Little Texas. It was released in December 1994 as the second single from their third album Kick a Little. The song was written by the band's keyboardist and co-lead vocalist, Brady Seals and singer-songwriter Stephen Allen Davis. Amy's Back in Austin was Little Texas' eleventh entry on the Billboard charts, peaking at number 4 on the Hot Country Songs chart and reaching number 6 on Canada's RPM country tracks chart. The song was nominated at the 1996 Grammy Awards for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.more »
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We left Texas on a windy nightIn a beat-up Chevy vanWe loaded it up with our innocent dreamsAnd all the love we hadWe didn't know then how hard it wasLivin' on our ownI'd find her cryin' late at nightTalkin' to the folks back homeI wonder what went wrongAnd where is she now I'd love to knowI bet Amy's back in AustinWorkin' at the LaZona Rosa CafeI remember the night we lost itAnd the day she went awayWas it the angry words or did she miss her mommaI don't know but it don't feel rightI bet Amy's back in AustinAnd I'm missin' her tonightWorkin' ten hours in a West Coast sunCan make the days so longAnd watchin' the moon crashin' into the oceanAlone sure gets oldI remember how sweet it wasWhere is she now I need to knowI bet Amy's back in AustinWorkin' at the LaZona Rosa CafeI remember the night we lost itAnd the day she went awayWas it the angry words or did she miss her mommaI don't know but it don't feel rightI bet Amy's back in AustinAnd I'm missin' her tonightCould this desert windCarry me back againWith my heart in my handBaby, baby I'm missin' youWas it the angry words or did she miss her mommaI don't know but it don't feel rightI bet Amy's back in AustinAnd I'm missin' her missin' her tonightOh I bet Amy's back in AustinI bet Amy's back in AustinI bet Amy's back in AustinI bet Amy's back in AustinI bet Amy's back in AustinI bet Amy's back in Austin
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Little Texas
Little Texas is an American country music band founded in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1988 by Tim Rushlow (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Brady Seals (lead vocals, background vocals, keyboards), Del Gray (drums), Porter Howell (lead guitar), Dwayne O'Brien (rhythm guitar, background vocals), and Duane Propes (bass guitar, background vocals). Signed to Warner Bros. Records in 1991, Little Texas released its debut album First Time For Everything that year. The album's lead off single, "Some Guys Have All the Love", reached a peak of No. 8 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts. Little Texas continued to produce hit singles throughout the mid-1990s, including the Number One single "My Love" and six more Top Ten hits. Their debut album earned a gold … more »
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Written by: DAVIS, SEALS
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Song Release"Amy's Back in Austin" was released in October 1994 as the first single from Little Texas' third studio album, "Kick a Little." |
Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial success, peaking at number 4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in the United States and number 2 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada. |
WritersThe song was co-written by the band's keyboardist, Brady Seals, and the Nashville-based songwriter Stephen Allen Davis. |
LyricsThe lyrics of the song are about a man missing his ex-girlfriend named Amy, who has returned to Austin, Texas. |
Music VideoThe accompanying music video was directed by Jim Shea, a well-known music video and film director. |
ReceptionAlthough it did not top the charts, "Amy's Back in Austin" received positive reviews from critics and is often considered one of Little Texas' signature songs. |
Band's OriginsLittle Texas was a country music band established in 1988. Their sound was defined by strong vocal harmonies and a robust electric guitar-oriented music. |
Notable AwardsThough "Amy's Back in Austin" did not receive a award, the band Little Texas was named Vocal Group of the Year in 1994 by the Academy of Country Music. |
Other tracks"Amy's Back in Austin" is also included in several of the band's greatest hits compilations like "Little Texas: Greatest Hits" and "The Very Best of Little Texas: Live and Loud." |
Modern PerformancesEven after the song's initial release and the band's several lineup changes, "Amy's Back in Austin" remains a staple in Little Texas' live performances. |
Pop Culture ReferenceIt has been referenced in popular culture, including the TV show "Friday Night Lights," further embedding its place in the country music genre. |
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