About the song
“Is Anybody Goin’ to San Antone” is a classic country song that holds a special place in American music history. Written by Glenn Martin and Dave Kirby, this song was brought to life by the talented Charley Pride. Released in February 1970, it marked the first single from Charley Pride’s 10th album. This release was notable as it became Pride’s third consecutive number one hit on the country charts.
The song enjoyed remarkable success, spending two weeks at the top spot and a total of 16 weeks on the country charts. This achievement underscored Pride’s growing popularity and the song’s strong appeal to country music fans.
An interesting aspect of this song’s history involves Pride’s manager, Jack D. Johnson. Johnson was instrumental in adapting the song for Pride. He took the original demo and made significant changes to its chords, lyrics, and overall arrangement. These revisions were designed to better suit Pride’s unique style and voice. While Johnson’s contributions were crucial to the song’s success, he did not take songwriting credit. His focus was solely on enhancing Pride’s career.
Jack D. Johnson was known for his dedication to his clients and his own songwriting efforts. He wrote several other songs for Pride, including “Too Hard to Say I’m Sorry,” which he co-wrote with Jack Clement. The success of “Is Anybody Goin’ to San Antone” is a testament to the collaborative efforts that went into making it a hit and highlights the important role of teamwork in the music industry.
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Lyrics
Rain drippin’ off the brim of my hat
It sure is cold today
Here I am walkin’ down 66
Wish she hadn’t done me that way
Sleepin’ under a table in a roadside park
A man could wake up dead
But it sure seems warmer than it did
Sleepin’ in our king-sized bed
Is anybody goin’ to San Antone
Or Phoenix, Arizona?
Any place is alright as long as I
Can forget I’ve ever known her
Wind whippin’ down the neck of my shirt
Like I ain’t got nothin’ on
But I’d rather fight the wind and rain
Than what I’ve been fightin’ at home
Yonder comes a truck with the U.S. Mail
People writin’ letters back home
Tomorrow, she’ll probably want me back
But I’ll still be just as gone
Is anybody goin’ to San Antone
Or Phoenix, Arizona?
Any place is alright as long as I
Can forget I’ve ever known her