John Phillips - Boys From The South

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He was born in Dixie
On a sultry summer night
He was born in Dixie
And his momma raised him right

All the boys from the South can play the guitar
Dance the tap or sing
They stand when a lady enters the room
Calls their love to see her sway

All the boys from the South went to boarding school
But it didn't hurt them none
'Cause the boys from the South, they ain't no fools
They're natural charmin' gentlemen

Take a servin' boy with a touch of ho
Layin' 'round fishin' in the sun
While somebody else is out there runnin' 'round
Tryin' to get things done

Well, I'll bet you
In five I'll get you two
I know who's finally won
He's the son of the South, he never has to sweat
He's a natural charmin' gentleman
He was born in Dixie
On a sultry summer night
He was born in Dixie
And his mama read him right

All the boys from the south can play the guitar
Dance the tap or sing
They stand when a lady enters the room
'Cause they love to see her sway

All the southern boys been to boarding schools
But it didn't hurt them none
'Cause the boys from the south, they ain't no fools
They're just natural charmin' gentlemen

Yeah, the boys from the south, they ain't no fools
They're just natural charmin' gentlemen

All the boys from the south, they ain't no fools
They're just natural charmin' gentlemen

Release Date: January 01, 2001

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"Boys From The South" by John Phillips is a nostalgic and charming ode to the Southern gentlemen. The lyrics paint a picture of boys born and raised in Dixie, who are skilled in playing the guitar, dancing, and singing. Despite their privileged upbringing and attendance at boarding schools, these boys are portrayed as down-to-earth and natural charmers. The song celebrates the laid-back lifestyle of the South, where boys can spend their days fishing in the sun without a care in the world. Overall, "Boys From The South" is a heartwarming tribute to the timeless charm and grace of Southern gentlemen.

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John Phillips was a singer-songwriter, best known for being a member of the popular 1960s group The Mamas and The Papas. He was born in Parris Island, South Carolina in 1935 and grew up in Alexandria, Virginia. Phillips began his musical career as a member of The Journeymen, a folk trio, before forming The Mamas and The Papas in 1965. The group gained widespread popularity with hits such as “California Dreamin'” and “Monday, Monday.” Phillips also wrote and produced for other artists, including Scott McKenzie’s hit “San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair).” In the 1970s, Phillips released several solo albums and continued to tour and perform with various incarnations of The Mamas and The Papas. He passed away in 2001 at the age of 65.