Faster Horses (The Cowboy and the Poet)
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"Faster Horses" is the title of a song written and recorded by American country music
artist Tom T. Hall
. It was released in December 1975 as the second single from the album, Faster Horses. The song was Hall's final number one on the U.S. country singles chart, spending one week at the top and a total of thirteen weeks on the chart.
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
artist Tom T. Hall
Tom T. Hall
Thomas "Tom T." Hall is an American country music singer-songwriter. He has written 11 #1 hit songs, with 26 more that reached the Top 10, including the pop crossover hit "I Love", which reached #12 on the Billboard Hot 100...
. It was released in December 1975 as the second single from the album, Faster Horses. The song was Hall's final number one on the U.S. country singles chart, spending one week at the top and a total of thirteen weeks on the chart.
Chart performance
| Chart (1975–1976) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 1 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 2 |