“Detroit City,” written by Danny Dill and Mel Tillis, a big Grammy-winning hit for Bobby Bare in 1963.
Here’s what the Lincoln Continental and Ford Thunderbird assembly line looked like about the time the song was written:
“Detroit City” lyrics.
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September 5, 2016 at 10:31 pm
oh I love Bobby Bare! this one and Long Black Limosine…thanks for sharing!