Who wrote the Lyrics to Rocky Top?

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The song Rocky Top is ubiquitous in Tennessee The song Rocky Top is ubiquitous in Tennessee

It plays at just about every wedding or sporting event It plays at just about every wedding or sporting event

But did you know the history and meaning behind it? But did you know the history and meaning behind it?

It was written in 1967 by Felice and Boudleaux Bryant in Gatlinburg It was written in 1967 by Felice and Boudleaux Bryant in Gatlinburg

The title likely refers to Thunderhead Mountain, which has a rocky peak The title likely refers to Thunderhead Mountain , which has a rocky peak

The song eventually became one of TN's official state songs The song eventually became one of TN's official state songs

The chorus is catchy, but the verses make the song a strange work of art The chorus is catchy, but the verses make the song a strange work of art

Did you know the history of the song? Did you know the history of the song? Read our quirky analysis of the lyrics! Read our quirky analysis of the lyrics!