Keith Wallin (@onefortheroad)
Mar 4th 2023, 8:03 pm
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"Miami, My Amy" is a song written by Dean Dillon, Hank Cochran and Royce Porter, and recorded by American country music artist Keith Whitley. It was released in January 1986 as the second single from the album L.A. to Miami. The song reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

The song is about a man from Los Angeles, California, who meets a woman named Amy in Miami, Florida, before traveling back to his hometown. Upon returning to Los Angeles, he receives a phone call from the woman, who claims that she misses him and invites him to take a flight back to Miami. In the chorus, the narrator states that "Miami, my Amy, loves me after all."

Kay Privett of the Memphis Commercial Appeal described the song favorably in a review of L.A. to Miami, comparing Whitley's "warm" vocals to those of Merle Haggard.

"Miami, My Amy" debuted on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts dated for November 2, 1985. The song became Whitley's first top-40 hit on that chart, peaking at number 14 in early 1986.

The single's B-side was "I've Got the Heart for You", which had previously served as the album's lead single and peaked at number 57 on the same chart in 1985.

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Cash: @onefortheroad ,, Hey Keith I think that guy is forging your name on a check , yes yes he wrote Keith on it ...,, The Keith that is sing now,, is singing perfectly beautiful .. a great sing Keith
Mar 4th 2023, 9:23 pm Report
Keith Wallin: @cash Thanks, Cash! Glad you enjoyed my take on this KW classic. Same initials as me, too….lol. You guys have a terrific weekend.....:-)
Mar 4th 2023, 9:59 pm Report
Bev: @onefortheroad I think I love everything this man ever sang. Sounding awesome here Keith. Just loved this from you. ♥♫
Mar 5th 2023, 6:59 am Report
Qwilleran: Another new tune to tickle my ears. Interesting title too. Very enjoyable as KW sings KW.
Mar 5th 2023, 11:31 am Report
Keith Wallin: @bevb I'm with you, Bev! I love all of his music. He was a tremendous talent that could have had a legendary career if he hadn't died so soon. Thanks for the listen and the props. Have a great Sunday evening....:-)
Mar 5th 2023, 12:10 pm Report
Keith Wallin: @qwirky Is that KW² ?....lol. I'm pretty square.....how 'bout you? Thanks for the listen and the humor. Glad you enjoyed my take on the song. Have a great night....:-)
Mar 5th 2023, 12:29 pm Report
admin: @onefortheroad Hey my friend! Awesome singing. Loved my listen ❤
Mar 6th 2023, 4:06 pm Report
Keith Wallin: @admin Hey, back....lol....Kelly! Glad you enjoyed this one. I love singing this song. Appreciate the kudos a lot! Have a great week....:-)
Mar 6th 2023, 6:10 pm Report
Joe Huber: @onefortheroad Hi Keith enjoyed my listen thank for sharing.
Mar 6th 2023, 9:12 pm Report
Keith Wallin: @joehuber @joehuber Thanks, Joe. Wanted to showcase some of Keith Whitley’s songs. Glad you enjoyed this one. Have a great week…..:-)
Mar 7th 2023, 6:14 am Report
Jerry: Another superb, winner of a recording....love this!
Mar 7th 2023, 7:03 am Report
Keith Wallin: @jerry Thanks, Jerry! You don’t hear this one very often any more. Appreciate ya…..:-)
Mar 7th 2023, 8:47 pm Report