Tucker's Town

Hootie & the Blowfish

About Tucker's Town

"Tucker's Town" is a song by American rock group Hootie & the Blowfish. It was released in July 1996 as the second single from their second album, Fairweather Johnson. In the United States, it peaked at number 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 (their last Hot 100 entry to date), number 24 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and number 29 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. Outside the US, "Tucker's Town" reached number two in Canada—ending 1996 as the country's 25th most successful single—and number 20 in Iceland.  


Year:
1996
4:02
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Staring back at you, did you see my lips 
or were you smiling right in front of me?
Your father called my name,
then he smiled with great relief 
'cause it wasn't me you were clinging to.
He made you turn around, you do that thing you do 
and then you laughed with me.
 
I don't know (I don't know.)
what I can't see. (I can't see.)
I don't know but I'm makin' time to call.
I don't know (I don't know.)
what I can't see. (I can't see.)
I don't know, but she's watching me leave.
 
Just wish they'd turn around, just wish they'd try to see,
but they don't understand and that's alright with me,
I'm leaving now.
Going down to Tucker's Town where I can lie for free,
nobody stares at me and I'd live to hurt the population.
She called last night; I said I'm about to leave.
Then I heard him scream, "I'll pack your bags."
 
'Cause I don't know (I don't know.)
what I can't see. (I can't see.)
I don't know but I'm makin' time to call.
I don't know (I don't know.)
what I can't see. (I can't see.)
I don't know, but I'm leaving here 
to see the world through your rosy glasses.
I'll teach her to fly, but they teach greed.
We live the belt, but I can bleed.
 
I don't know what I can't see.
I don't know what I can't see.
I don't know (I don't know.)
what I can't see. (I can't see.)
I don't know.  I don't know.
I don't know (I don't know.)
what I can't see. (I can't see.)
I don't know.  I don't know.
 

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Hootie & the Blowfish

Hootie & the Blowfish is an American rock band that was popular in the 1990s. They were originally formed in 1986 at the University of South Carolina by Darius Rucker, Dean Felber, Jim Sonefeld, and Mark Bryan. As of July 2010[update], the band had charted sixteen singles on various Billboard singles charts and recorded five studio albums; and their 1994 debut album, Cracked Rear View, was the 15th best-selling album of all time in the US, having been certified platinum 16 times. more »

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Written by: DARIUS RUCKER, DEAN FELBER, JIM SONEFELD, MARK BRYAN

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9 facts about this song

Song Origins
The song was released in 1996 from the album "Fairweather Johnson". It is one of the most renowned songs of "Hootie & the Blowfish".
Chart Performance
"Tucker's Town" proved to be a successful hit, reaching No.38 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No.33 on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks.
Song Inspiration
It is named after "Tucker's Town", a place in Bermuda where Hootie & the Blowfish's lead singer Darius Rucker loves to visit. The song’s lyrics call back to the band’s struggle to fame, musing on the weight of wealth and the pressure of success.
Musical Style
The song embodies the band's signature pop-rock sound with elements of blues and uplifting harmony. Besides Rucker's powerful lead vocals, the song features guitar, bass, and drums.
Songwriting Credits
This peppy track was written by the band's two members, Darius Rucker and Mark Bryan.
Music Video
The music video for "Tucker's Town" was recorded and released in 1996 and directed by Frank W. Ockenfels.
Critical Response
Critics have often praised this track for its catchy, melodic hook, heartfelt lyrics, and Rucker's emotionally raw and relatable vocals.
Live Performances
Since its release, "Tucker's Town" has been a staple of Hootie & the Blowfish's live performances.
Legacy
Although the band has gone on to release other successful songs, "Tucker's Town" remains one of their most recognizable tracks.

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