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Planet Texas
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Wikipedia article
"'Planet Texas'" is a song written by John Andrew Parks III, and recorded by American country music artist Kenny Rogers. It was released in May 1989 as the second single from the album 'Something Inside So Strong'. The song reached #30 on the 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Content
The song tells the story of the narrator's encounter with extraterrestrials who take him on a journey through outer space. Upon returning to Earth, he asks the alien visitors of their origin; they reply they are from a planet called Texas, "the biggest place in outer space" (a nod to Texas' "larger than life" notoriety). Rogers described the song as "the most unique song" he had done in many years.
Julien Temple directed the song's music video, which features a number of special effects and cost over $600,000 to make.
Chart performance
References
Category:1989 singles
Category:Kenny Rogers songs
Category:Song recordings produced by Jim Ed Norman
Category:Reprise Records singles
Category:1989 songs
Category:Songs about Texas
Category:Songs about extraterrestrial life
Category:Music videos directed by Julien Temple
Category:Songs about outer space
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