Jacob's Ladder

Mark Wills

About Jacob's Ladder

"Jacob's Ladder" is a debut song written by Cal Sweat, Brenda Sweat, and Tony Martin, and recorded by American country music artist Mark Wills. It was released in May 1996 as his debut single, and was served as the first single from his self-titled debut album. It reached a peak of number 6 on both the U. S. Billboard country singles chart and the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.


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2002
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Jacob was a dirt poor farm boy
Raised at the fork in the road in a clapboard house
And Rachael was a land baron's daughter
Born with a silver spoon in her mouth
Her daddy said he wouldn't stand
For Rachael to waste her life with a common man
He tried hard to keep them apart
But you can't draw lines in a young girl's heart

So late one night by the harvest moon
Jacob climbed a ladder up to Rachael's room
He knew his place, it was right beside her
Step by step up to her world
Head over heels for a brown-eyed girl
And gettin' caught didn't seem to matter
'Cause heaven was waitin' at the top of Jacob's ladder

It'll be five years September
Since her daddy found a ladder and a note on her windowsill
He swore he'd never forgive them
But nothin' melts a heart like a grandchild will
Now she climbs up on his knee
Says, "Grandpa, tell a story, the one about me"
He thinks back and his eyes shine
Says, "Listen Child, once upon a time"

Late one night by the harvest moon
Your daddy climbed a ladder to your mama's room
He knew his place, it was right beside her
Step by step up to her world
Head over heels for my little girl
And here you are, that's all that matters
'Cause heaven was watin' at the top of Jacob's ladder

Oh, an angel was waitin' at the top of Jacob's ladder

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Mark Wills

Daryl Mark Williams (born August 8, 1973) is an American country music artist, best known professionally as Mark Wills Signed to Mercury Records between 1996 and 2003, he released five studio albums for the label — Mark Wills, Wish You Were Here, Permanently, Loving Every Minute and And the Crowd Goes Wild — as well as a greatest hits package. In that same timespan, he charted sixteen singles on the Billboard country charts, all of which made the top 40. After leaving Mercury in 2003, he signed to Equity Music Group and charted three more singles. Two of these were later included on his sixth studio album, Familiar Stranger, which was released on the Tenacity label in 2008. more »

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Written by: Tony Martin, Cal Sweat, Brenda Sweat

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23 facts about this song

Song Background
"Jacob's Ladder" is a song performed by American country music artist Mark Wills.
Chart Performance
This track reached number six on the US Country charts in 1996, becoming one of Will's first hit tracks.
Album Debut
The song was included on his debut album titled "Mark Wills", released in August 1996 under Mercury Nashville records.
Songwriters
The song was written by Cal Sweat, Tony Martin, and Brenda Sweat, experienced songwriters in the country music genre.
Cover Versions
Though the original "Jacob's Ladder" is performed by Mark Wills, it has been covered by numerous artists over the years.
Song Theme
The song tells the story of a man named Jacob, who works tough jobs and dreams of marrying a preacher's daughter. The metaphor "Jacob's Ladder" is used to represent Jacob's steps to achieve his goals.
Song Duration
The track lasts for three minutes and ten seconds, making it a relatively short song.
Music Video
The music video for "Jacob's Ladder" contributed to the song's popularity, mainly because of its folksy, relatable narrative.
Music Style
"Jacob's Ladder" is characterized by a traditional country sound, with guitar, drums, and Wills' southern-accented vocals.
Commercial Success
Although not reaching the top five of the country charts, "Jacob's Ladder" was still a commercial success and is considered one of Mark Wills' trademark songs.
Live Performances
"Jacob's Ladder" has been performed frequently at Mark Wills' live shows due to its popularity.
Reception
The song has received generally positive reviews from music critics who praised its storytelling and Mark Wills' vocal performance.
Beginning of a Successful Career
The success of "Jacob's Ladder" made Mark Wills' transition from a little-known artist to a country music star.
Song Creation
"Jacob's Ladder" is a country song that was performed by Mark Wills. Written by Cal Sweat, Brenda Sweat, and Tony Martin, this song was included in Wills' debut album.
Album Details
The song is part of the album, "Mark Wills," which was released by Mercury Nashville Records in 1996. This was Mark Wills' debut album.
Chart Performance
"Jacob's Ladder" climbed to the number six spot on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart. It also reached number 67 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it a crossover hit.
Song Length
The length of this song is 3 minutes and 6 seconds.
Music Video
There's a music video for "Jacob's Ladder" which was directed by Steven T. Miller and R. Brad Murano.
Song Storyline
The lyrics of "Jacob's Ladder" portray a story of a man in love with a southern belle named, ironically, "Angel." He expresses his wish to climb Jacob's Ladder to heaven with Angel.
Re-recorded Version
Famed country musician, Sammy Kershaw, re-recorded the song for his 2010 album, 'Better Than I Used to Be'.
Live Performance
Despite its success, "Jacob's Ladder" was never a regular part of Mark Wills' live performances.
Genre Classification
"Jacob’s Ladder" can be classified under the genre of country music, specifically contemporary country.
Song’s Success
"Jacob's Ladder" helped establish Mark Wills' success in the country music industry and laid the foundation for his later hits.

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