Rednecks, White Socks and Blue Ribbon Beer
Johnny Russell
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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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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.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a major hit, peaking at No. 4 on the US Billboard Country Singles chart in 1973.
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Album NameIt was one of the track titles in Russell's album "Rednecks, White Socks and Blue Ribbon Beer".
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SongwritersThe song was written by Bob McDill and Wayland Holyfield, both famous songwriters known for creating several other popular country songs.
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Pop CultureIt can be heard in the movie "Every Which Way But Loose", marking its reach into pop culture related to the country genre.
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ThemeThe song gives listeners a glimpse into the life and culture of regular, working-class Americans enjoying the simple pleasures in life.
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Johnny Russell's RecognitionAlong 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.
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Cover VersionsMultiple other artists, including Merle Haggard, have covered "Rednecks, White Socks and Blue Ribbon Beer".
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GenreThe song is part of the traditional country music genre, characterized by its story-telling lyrics and simple melodies.
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Song LengthThe original version of the song runs for approximately 2 minutes and 47 seconds; however, cover versions may have different lengths.
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Other RecognitionThe song is often included in various lists of best country music songs or classic country anthems, expressing its enduring popularity within the genre.
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Beer MentionThe 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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