Pam Tillis - Detroit City Lyrics
I wanna go home I wanna go home oh how I wanna go home
Last night I went to sleep in Detroit City
And I dreamed about those cotton fields and home
I dreamed about my mother dear old papa sister and brother
I dreamed about that girl who's been waiting for so long
From the letters that I write they think I'm fine
But by day I make the cars by night I make the bars
If only they could read between the lines
Cause you know I rode the freight train north to Detroit City
And after all these years I find I've just been wastin' my time
So I just think I'll take my foolish pride
And put on a Southbound freight and ride
And go on back to the loved ones I left waiting far behind
I wanna go home I wanna go home oh how I wanna go home
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Pam Tillis Detroit City Comments
This man sang like all get out, awesome! And he always dressed so handsomely. Give that man a pair of jeans,,,whew!!
Oh my lord I love this stuff
Loved this man
THANKs always enjoyed mel at a local ranch in the 70s 80s Reedsferry N H many times real friendly to his fans.my fav. SOMETHING SPECIAL
.THANKS
He had a speech stutter, except when singing 🎶
The golden era of country music. Many great entertainers and great songs and memories.
R.I.P MEL.
RIP Mel Tillis.
Excellent video of a great singer. I had the pleasure of meeting Mel in Pensacola Beach, FL in th late 1980's. Willard Brown, a local business hired Mel for a corporate shindig. Mel rolled in with his crew in three buses. I remember Mel sayng on stage, "Mr. Willard really knows how to throw a party."
Me during 4-6 periods at school, I want to go home, lol
rip mel
Mel you were truly one of the best the singers today can't hold a candle to the older country singers. RIP Mel. You were awesome.
down right worthy song for Detroit by MEL Tillis awesome MEL
I’m singing along,, Mel...
R.I.P...
Mel Tillis good country singer I'm so proud of his music let's do it everyday when I go to work he's a great country singer my daddy used to this took my mom your sister him all the time I love that old country music button the young country music
Wow, Wow, Awesome singing, love it
I never knew Mel Tillis.
Have mercy...another Country Music great has passed. Sweet memories of my childhood, teenage years and into my adult life. Thank you for entertaining us with your words and singing, you're already missed!
rip mel
We are losing all are good singer-songwriter I they go but the new ones just don't cut it they can't make or sing a song the old way , well they with the lord dam the lords geting some good. Songs
You are Home Now Mel with the Lord ! . R.I.P. 11/19/2017
Detroit .My Home .
Sorry but for me this is a Charley Pride song. But this is a good version too.
Everyone covered it, but Mel wrote it.
ZoneFighter1 Bobby Bare did it to
Bobby Bare had the best selling version.
Rest in peace, Mel
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great song...great performer...one of my folks favorite country singer...RIP Mel......your home.
RIP Mel your home!!
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RIP Mr. Tillis
You are home in heaven now, and the world is a sadder place.
RIP Mel Tillis. Always loved!
RIP MY SINGING SONGWRITING INSPIRATION HERO
rest in peace mel
Those 12 people who clicked thumbs down on this must have a tin ear!!!
faye spendley or have shit in them.
awesome piece
WRITTEN MY MEL AND BOBBY BARE TOOK IT TO NUMBER ONE.. MEL IS ONE OF THE MOST GIFTED WRITERS OF COUNTRY MUSIC..
One greatest artist in country music A plus
I Love Mel Tillis Songs N Mel Tillis On Smokey N The Bandit2.N The Old Dogs With Jerry Reed n Mel Tillis N Bobby Bare N Waylon Jeanings.Great Great Job Singing Mel Tillis.
Absolutely brilliant
GO CRAZY ABOUT THOSE KEY CHANGES ON THAT GUITAR! LOVE GUITAR MUSIC & WHAT PEOPLE DO WITH THAT INSTRUMENT!!!!!!!! IT'S JUST AMAZING! I'VE GOT A BROTHER THAT IS AMAZING ON GUITARS.
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS THE BEST EVER! LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
he looks like a mix between Paul Simon & Clint Eastwood i think ;-)
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Will I went home to Dan Diego camefrom Oklahoma thank god I'm home praise the lord
you answer was Bobby Bare
mel tillis is one of the best counyry singers ever
good good
I wanna go home, country roads take me HOME
sing it Mel!
Listening to this song makes me miss my dad. He loved Mel Tillis and this was one of his favorite songs (and Coca Cola Cowboy). Thank you for sharing this song.
MEL.. Great version... And LIVE!
Good old Song by Mel.
love Mel Tillis
Mel Tillis wrote this song way back long ago. Please feel free to check his bio.
Super Somg von Mel . Gruß Bernd
could someone please post steppin out by mel.
co wrote by Danny Dill and Mel Tillis
Mel wrote this song!!
@railfanjack ...It was a long version because there was a talking part in it and as Mel said...."It wou, wou...it would have uh...to umm...be a record....this....uh....this BIG!
I use to have an album with a long version by Mel. I think he wrote it.