Rednecks, White Socks and Blue Ribbon Beer

Johnny Russell

About Rednecks, White Socks and Blue Ribbon Beer

"Rednecks, White Socks and Blue Ribbon Beer" is a song written by Bob McDill and Wayland Holyfield, and recorded by American country music artist Johnny Russell. It was released in July 1973 as the first single from his album Rednecks, White Socks and Blue Ribbon Beer. The song peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, making it his only top-ten. It also reached number 1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada, thus becoming his only number 1. The song is performed from the perspective of a patron of a neighborhood tavern. Although he notes the cigarette smoke hanging in the air (a dated reference to a time when most taverns allowed smoking), and describes several customers – patrons who either make an unwanted pass at a female bartender, a cowboy who "cusses the pinball machine," a drunken customer who has become boisterous and another customer who phones his wife to tell her he'll soon be leaving for home – he also refers to the good times and camaraderie of friends at the establishment ("The four-thirty crowd is about to arrive/The sun's goin' down, and we'll all soon be here"). 


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There's no place that I'd rather be than right here
With my red necks, white socks and blue ribbon beer
The bar-maid is mad 'cause some guy made a pass
The juke box is play-in' there stands the glass
And the cigarette smoke kind-a hangs in the air
Rednecks, white socks and blue ribbon beer

A cowboy is cursin' the pinball machine
A drunk at the bar is get-tin' noisy and mean
And, some guy on the phone says ill be home soon dear
Red-necks white socks and blue ribbon beer

[Chorus]
No we don't fit in with that white collar crowd
We're a little too rowdy and a little too loud
There's no place that I'd rather be than right here
With my red-necks white socks and blue ribbon beer

The semis are passing on the highway outside
The four thirty crowd is about to arrive
The sun's go-in' down and we'll all soon be here
Red-necks, white socks and blue ribbon beer

[Chorus]

There's no place that I'd rather be than right here
With my red-necks, white socks and blue ribbon beer

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Johnny Russell

John Bright "Johnny" Russell (January 23, 1940 – July 3, 2001) was an American country singer, songwriter, and comedian best known for his song "Act Naturally", which was made famous by Buck Owens, who recorded it in 1963, and The Beatles in 1965. His songs have been recorded by Burl Ives, Jim Reeves, Jerry Garcia, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, and Linda Ronstadt. more »

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Written by: BOB MCDILL, CHARLES G. III NEESE, WAYLAND D. HOLYFIELD

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Rednecks, White Socks and Blue Ribbon Beer" is a country song recorded by American country music artist Johnny Russell.
Chart Performance
The song was a major hit, peaking at No. 4 on the US Billboard Country Singles chart in 1973.
Album Name
It was one of the track titles in Russell's album "Rednecks, White Socks and Blue Ribbon Beer".
Songwriters
The song was written by Bob McDill and Wayland Holyfield, both famous songwriters known for creating several other popular country songs.
Pop Culture
It can be heard in the movie "Every Which Way But Loose", marking its reach into pop culture related to the country genre.
Theme
The song gives listeners a glimpse into the life and culture of regular, working-class Americans enjoying the simple pleasures in life.
Johnny Russell's Recognition
Along with other hit songs, "Rednecks, White Socks and Blue Ribbon Beer" helped secure Johnny Russell's place as a successful country artist. He was posthumously inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2001.
Cover Versions
Multiple other artists, including Merle Haggard, have covered "Rednecks, White Socks and Blue Ribbon Beer".
Genre
The song is part of the traditional country music genre, characterized by its story-telling lyrics and simple melodies.
Song Length
The original version of the song runs for approximately 2 minutes and 47 seconds; however, cover versions may have different lengths.
Other Recognition
The song is often included in various lists of best country music songs or classic country anthems, expressing its enduring popularity within the genre.
Beer Mention
The title of the song includes a reference to "Blue Ribbon Beer", which refers to Pabst Blue Ribbon, an American beer made by Pabst Brewing Company, popular in many southern and rural areas of the United States.

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