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"Detour (There's a Muddy Road Ahead)" is a Western swing ballad written by Paul Westmoreland in 1945. [1] The original version was by Jimmy Walker with Paul Westmoreland and His Pecos River Boys, issued around the beginning of November 1945.
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The song was originally recorded by Jimmy Walker in 1945. Tex Williams (in 1946) and Patti Page (in 1951) also released versions. Lauper explained to reporters that she named the album after this tune as it was the perfect way to explain the record to her loyal fans. "'Detour' came first, the song.
Jul 1, 2024 · The song “Detour” performed by Cyndi Lauper is a cover of an ancient country song originally written by Paul Westmoreland in 1945. Lauper delivers a powerful rendition of the track alongside country legend Emmylou Harris, infusing it with her unique style and charm.
Detour, a concept so simple yet so profound, is the central theme of Cyndi Lauper’s poignant song “Detour.” The lyrics tell a story of a person who encounters obstacles and hardships on their journey through life, ultimately realizing that certain choices could have altered their path entirely.
May 1, 2016 · Cyndi Lauper (with country legend Emmylou Harris) does a pretty straightforward cover of an ancient country song: Detour, written in 1945 by Paul Westmoreland. It was a minor hit in 1945 for...
Detour is the twelfth studio album by American recording artist Cyndi Lauper, containing cover versions of country and western songs. [2] It was released on May 6, 2016, and is the artist's first for Sire Records. [4] The album was recorded in Nashville and produced by Tony Brown. In the United States, the album debuted at number 29 on the ...
by Cyndi Lauper. Album: Detour (2016) License This Song . songfacts ®. artistfacts. Headed down life's crooked road, lots of things I never knowed. Because of me not knowin', I now pine. Trouble got in the trail, spent the next five years in jail. Should have read that detour sign.
