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Honky Tonk (instrumental)

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"'Honky Tonk'" is an instrumental written by Billy Butler, Bill Doggett, Clifford Scott, and Shep Shepherd. Doggett recorded it as a two-part single in 1956. It became Doggett's signature piece and a standard recorded by many other performers.



The instrumental peaked at number two for three weeks on the 'Billboard' Hot 100, and was the biggest R&B hit of the year, spending thirteen non-consecutive weeks at the top of the charts. It was included in Robert Christgau's "Basic Record Library" of 1950s and 1960s recordings, published in 'Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies' (1981).

James Brown version



In 1972, James Brown recorded "Honky Tonk" with his band The J.B.'s, who were credited as "The James Brown Soul Train". The song was released as a two-part single which reached number seven on the R&B chart and number 44 on the pop chart.White, Cliff (1991). "Discography". In 'Star Time' (pp. 5459) [CD booklet]. New York: PolyGram Records.Leeds, Alan (1995). Discography. In 'Funky Good Time: The Anthology' [CD booklet]. New York: PolyGram Records.

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