Introduction
In the realm of country music, Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard stand as titans of the genre, crafting timeless melodies and stories that resonate with audiences across generations. “Making of Django and Jimmie” is a poignant collaboration between these two legendary artists, showcasing their musical prowess and heartfelt storytelling.
Did You Know?
- Song Title: Making of Django and Jimmie
- Artists: Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard
- Release Year: 2015
Did you know that “Making of Django and Jimmie” is not just a song, but a tribute to two influential figures in the world of music and cinema? Django Reinhardt, a legendary jazz guitarist, and Jimmie Rodgers, a pioneer of country music, are honored in this track. Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard seamlessly blend their distinctive styles to pay homage to these iconic musicians, adding a unique flavor to their collaborative repertoire.
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Lyrics:
“Django And Jimmie”
(with Merle Haggard)
I’m a kid with a guitar
Trying to play, when they ask
Where does your style come from?
I know what you mean
Because I learned to sing
Listening to “Blue Yodel Number One”
We love Hank and Lefty
Bob Wills, Ernest Tubb, and Johnny Cash
But if we had to pin point
The start of who we are
Or who we go by
[Chorus – Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard:]
The Django and Jimmie
Has Mississippi
A young singing brakeman
A jazz playing gypsy
Might not have been
A Merle or a Willie
If not for a Django and Jimmie
[Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard:]
Through the twenties and thirties
Jimmie sang his way to the top
In spite of those old “TB Blues”
Django was a star
He burned up a guitar
With just two good fingers to use
You can’t turn back time
Or put more sand in the glass
But sometimes at night
I close my eyes and go back
[Chorus – Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard:]
The Django and Jimmie
Has Mississippi
A young singing brakeman
A jazz playing gypsy
Might not have been
A Merle or a Willie
If not for a Django and Jimmie
