Released October 19, 1992 Genre Country Label Liberty | Format CD Single Length 2:52 | |
Writer(s) Chuck Jones
Chris Waters | ||
"Cadillac Ranch" is a song written by Chuck Jones and Chris Waters, and recorded by American country music artist Chris LeDoux. It was released in October 1992 as the second and final single from his album Whatcha Gonna Do with a Cowboy. The song reached number 18 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and number 16 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks.
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Content
The song is an uptempo, in which the narrator discusses turning their farm into a party nightspot because of their financial issues.
Critical reception
Deborah Evans Price, of Billboard magazine reviewed the song favorably, calling it a "rock'n'roll-ish tale about converting a failing farm into a thriving nightspot."
Music video
The music video was directed by Michael Merriman and premiered in October 1992.
Chart performance
"Cadillac Ranch" debuted at number 52 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of November 7, 1992.