Workin' at the Car Wash Blues
Jim Croce
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Well, I had just got out from the county prison Doin' ninety days for non support Tried to find me an executive position But no matter how smooth I talked They wouldn't listen to the fact that I was a genius The man say, we got all that we can use Now I got them steadily depressin', low down mind messin' Working at the car wash blues Well, I should be sittin' in an air conditioned office In a swivel chair Talkin' some trash to the secretaries Sayin', here, now mama, come on over here Instead, I'm stuck here rubbin' these fenders with a rag And walkin' home in soggy old shoes With them steadily depressin', low down mind messin' Workin' at the car wash blues You know a man of my ability He should be smokin' on a big cigar But till I get myself straight I guess I'll just have to wait In my rubber suit a rubbin' these cars Well, all I can do is a shake my head You might not believe that it's true For workin' at this end of Niagara Falls Is an undiscovered Howard Hughes So baby, don't expect to see me With no double martini in any high brow society news 'Cause I got them steadily depressin', low down mind messin' Workin' at the car wash blues So baby, don't expect to see me With no double martini in any high brow society news 'Cause I got them steadily depressin', low down mind messin' Workin' at the car wash blues Yeah I got them steadily depressin', low down mind messin' Workin' at the car wash blues
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10 facts about this song
Genre"Workin' at the Car Wash Blues" mostly falls under the folk and soft rock genres.
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ReleaseThe song was released posthumously in 1974 on the album "I Got a Name" after Jim Croce's tragic death in a plane crash in 1973.
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PopularityDespite its late release, the song quickly became one of Jim Croce's most popular tunes. It was known for its catchy tune and relatability to the working-class audience.
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LyricsThe song is known for its humor and irony as it tells the story of a man who dreams of achieving greatness but ends up "workin' at the car wash."
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Music VideoA popular animation video of the song was created by a fan, which went viral and further increased the song's popularity.
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InfluencesThe song is said to be influenced by blues and country music, with a notable harmonica part that adds a bluesy feel to the song.
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Chart PerformanceThe song didn't chart as it wasn't released as a single. Most of its fame came from radio airplay and word of mouth.
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CoversIt has been covered several times by different musicians, demonstrating its lasting impact in the music world.
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Use in MediaThe track has been used in various TV series, commercials, and movies, thereby reaching new audiences long after Jim Croce's passing.
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Last AlbumIt's notable that the album "I Got a Name" where "Workin' at the Car Wash Blues" is found, is the last Jim Croce album to be released before his death.
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