Dwight Yoakam – A Thousand Miles From Nowhere
“A Thousand Miles From Nowhere” is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Dwight Yoakam. It was released in June 1993 as the second single from his album This Time. The song topped the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in the United States and peaked at number three on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.
Background and composition
“A Thousand Miles From Nowhere” was written by Dwight Yoakam. The song is a country ballad about a man who is feeling lost and alone. The song’s lyrics are full of vivid imagery and detail, and they paint a powerful picture of a man who is struggling to find his way in the world.
Recording and production
“A Thousand Miles From Nowhere” was recorded in 1993 at the Sound Emporium Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. The song was produced by Pete Anderson.
The recording features Dwight Yoakam on lead vocals. Yoakam’s vocals are warm and expressive, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a driving acoustic guitar and a subtle pedal steel guitar.
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“A Thousand Miles From Nowhere” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written and recorded by Dwight Yoakam.
- It was released in June 1993 as the second single from his album This Time.
- The song topped the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in the United States and peaked at number three on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.
- “A Thousand Miles From Nowhere” has been covered by many artists, including Brad Paisley, Alan Jackson, and Willie Nelson.