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Who sang High Cotton?

Alabama released the song High Cotton. Date of release: 1989.

Release date: 1989

Duration: 03:0

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The protagonist recalls his memories of growing up on a farm, where he and his family worked hard to care for their land and crops. Despite the hard times, he remembers his parents' love and hard work, and how Sunday church meetings were a break from the work week. The phrase "walkin' in high cotton" means that they lived well, despite the hardships. Leaving home was difficult, but the memories and lessons he learned from it have stayed with him.

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Alabama - Short Biography

Alabama is an American country music group, first formed under the name Wildcountry. The band was formed in the state of Alabama in 1969 by Randy Owen and his cousin Teddy Gentry. Later, another cousin, Jeff Cook, joined the duo. In 1977, the group was renamed Alabama. The group had its greatest success in the 1980s, with over 25 number ones on the charts. Their first hit single on RCA Records was "Tennessee River".

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"High Cotton" is a country music hit written by Scott Anders and Roger Murrah, and performed by the American country music group Alabama. The song was released in July 1989 as the third single from the album "Southern Star". With its catchy melody and upbeat lyrics, "High Cotton" became one of four singles from the album to reach number one on the country music singles chart. This feel-good song celebrates the joy of growing up in a small town and the enduring bond with family and community.

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