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L.A. County
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L.A. County was released on January 1, 1987 by Curb Records as a part of the album Pontiac
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AlbumPontiac
Release DateJanuary 1, 1987
LabelCurb Records
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM109

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Lyle Lovett
Lyle Lovett
Acoustic Guitar
Emmylou Harris
Emmylou Harris
Background Vocals
Harry Stinson
Harry Stinson
Drums
Matt McKenzie
Matt McKenzie
Bass
Matt Rollings
Matt Rollings
Piano
Paul Franklin
Paul Franklin
Steel Guitar
Ray Herndon
Ray Herndon
Electric Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Lyle Lovett
Lyle Lovett
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Lyle Lovett
Lyle Lovett
Producer
Tony Brown
Tony Brown
Producer
Steve Tillisch
Steve Tillisch
Mixing Engineer
Willie Pevear
Willie Pevear
Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
She left DalL.A.s for California
With an old friend at her side
Well, he did not say much
But one year L.A.ter
He'd ask her to be his wife
[Chorus]
And the lights of L.A. County
They look like diamonds in the sky
When you're driving through the hours
With an old friend at your side
[Verse 2]
One year L.A.ter, I left Houston
With an old friend at my side
Well, it did not say much
But it was a beauty
Of a coal bL.A.ck .45
[Chorus]
And the lights of L.A. County
They look like diamonds in the sky
When you're driving through the hours
With an old friend at your side
[Verse 3]
And so I drove on, all the day long
And I drove on through the night
And I thought of her a-waiting
For to be his blushing bride
[Bridge]
And the lights of L.A. County
They look like diamonds in the sky
As I drove into the valley
With my old friend at my side
And as she stood there at the alter
All dressed in her gown of white
Lord, her face was bright as the stars a-shining
Like I'd dreamed of all my life
[Verse 4]
And they kissed each other
And they turned around
And they saw me standing in the aisle
Well, I did not say much
I just stood there watching
As that .45 told them goodbye
[Chorus]
And the lights of L.A. County
Look like diamonds in the sky
When you're kneeling at the alter
With an old friend at your side
[Chorus]
And the lights of L.A. County
Are a mighty pretty sight
When you're kneeling at the alter
With an old friend at your side
Written by: Lyle Lovett
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