About the song
Background
- Released in 1970, “Is Anybody Goin’ to San Antone?” was the first single from Charley Pride’s 10th album (Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Is_Anybody_Goin%27_to_San_Antone).
- The song was written by Glenn Martin and Dave Kirby.
- It became Pride’s third number one hit in a row on the country music charts, solidifying his place as a country music superstar.
Themes
- The song explores themes of:
- Loneliness and heartbreak: The narrator is leaving town after a failed relationship, seeking solace and a fresh start.
- Travel and escape: San Antonio represents a new beginning, a place where the narrator hopes to find peace.
- Uncertainty about the future: The lyrics capture the narrator’s mixed emotions – sadness over leaving but hope for what lies ahead.
Lyrics
The song is a catchy country ballad with a simple yet evocative lyric. Here’s an excerpt that captures the essence of the themes:
Windshield wipers slappin’ time Raindrops keep on fallin’ Leavin’ this town behind me Feels like the whole world’s callin’ Got a heartache ridin’ shotgun Memories I can’t outrun Is anybody goin’ to San Antone?
Legacy
“Is Anybody Goin’ to San Antone?” remains a classic country song, a testament to Charley Pride’s enduring popularity and his ability to connect with listeners through relatable themes.
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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 waySleepin’ 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 bedIs anybody goin’ to San Antone
Or Phoenix, Arizona? Any place is alright as long as I Can forget I’ve ever known herWind 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 homeYonder 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 goneIs anybody goin’ to San Antone
Or Phoenix, Arizona? Any place is alright as long as I Can forget I’ve ever known her