#I ve been everywhere lyrics plus#

And again, Lucky was not lucky in the Northern Hemisphere. 'I've Been Everywhere' (45-16506) another shot. Just one year later, Dot Records gave Starr's U.S. By then, the song was clearly owned by Hank Snow, whose version cites the same 92 locations as Lucky Starr's original. version recorded Down Under by Lucky Starr, it did eventually come out here (Big Top 3123), but not until October. 1 C&W hit and successfully crossed over to the pop market.Īs for the U.S. Meanwhile in Nashville, RCA Victor in August issued Hank Snow's 'I've Been Everywhere,' making the renowned Canadian the first with a North American single of 'I've Been Everywhere.' It became a No. Their delightful take is lyrically different from Lucky Starr's (Decca/Ritz 11537).

#I ve been everywhere lyrics plus#

1 into July, earned a Gold Record Award for sales in Australia, and became an international sensation that inspired localized versions in many other countries.įestival led the pack with a four-track EP (FX-10485), 'Lucky's Been Everywhere,' containing his Australian original plus newly recorded variations for Great Britain, New Zealand and the United States.Īnother notable 1962 track, also tailored for the Brits, is by the Mudlarks. Released in May 1962, it took just four weeks to dominate the Australian charts. Geoff Mack, an Australian songwriter, penned the tune in 1959, working 93 Aussie towns into the lyrics.Īmong those are some dandy names, such as: Goondiwindi, Jindabyne, Murwillumbah, Woolloomooloo, Muckadilla and Yeerongpilly.Īfter about three years on Mack's shelf, Festival recorded Lucky Starr's version. The first of many fascinating things about 'I've Been Everywhere' is how long it took for its hit potential to be realized. Is this the same song as the big hit by Hank Snow? If so, which version is the original?Ī. The seller admits knowing nothing about this record, so I'm hoping you can answer my two questions about it.

In an online auction, I spotted a 45-rpm single of 'I've Been Everywhere,' by a fellow called Lucky Starr (Festival 205). (I know some place you haven't been) I've been everywhere.Q. Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravellburg, Colorado Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, Eldorado Larrimore, Atmore, Haverstraw, Chattanika Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelika Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City Cedar City, Dodge City, what a pity. Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika Shefferville, Jacksonville, Waterville, Costa Rica Pittsfiels, Springfield, Bakersfield, Shreveport Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond Du Lac, Davenport Idaho, Jellicoe, Argentina, diamontina Pasadena, Catalina, see what I mean-a.

I've been everywhere man I've ben everywhere man Cross the deserts bare man I've breathed the mountain air man Of travel I've had my share man Lynn Anderson - I've Been Everywhere - I've been everywhere. Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake for Pete's sake Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo Tocopilla, Barranquilla, and Padilla, I'm a killerīoston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana Monterey, Ferriday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa Glen Rock, Black Rock, Oskaloosa. I've been to Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma. I've been everywhere man I've ben everywhere man Cross the deserts bare man I've breathed the mountain air man Of travel I've had my share man I've been everywhere.