Don't Rock the Jukebox

Alan Jackson

About Don't Rock the Jukebox

"Don't Rock the Jukebox" is a song co-written and performed by American country music artist Alan Jackson. It was released in April 1991 as the lead single from the album of the same name, Don't Rock the Jukebox. It was his second consecutive Number One single on the U. S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts. Jackson wrote the song with Roger Murrah and Keith Stegall. The song also received an ASCAP award for Country Song of the Year in 1992. That same year, the song was covered by Alvin and the Chipmunks, featuring commentary by Alan Jackson himself, for their 1992 album Chipmunks in Low Places.  


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1991
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Don't rock the jukebox
I want to hear some Jones
'Cause my heart ain't ready
For the Rolling Stones
I don't feel like rockin'
Since my baby's gone
So don't rock the jukebox
Play me a country song

Before you drop that quarter
Keep one thing in mind
You got a heart-broke hillbilly
Standing here in line
I've been down and lonely
Ever since she left
Before you punch that number
Could I make one request

Don't rock the jukebox
I want to hear some Jones
'Cause my heart ain't ready
For the Rolling Stones
I don't feel like rockin'
Since my baby's gone
So don't rock the jukebox
Play me a country song

I ain't got nothin'
Against rock and roll
But when your heart's been broken
You need a song that's slow
There ain't nothin' like a steel guitar
To drown a memory
Before you spend your money baby
Play a song for me

Don't rock the jukebox
I want to hear some Jones
'Cause my heart ain't ready
For the Rolling Stones
I don't feel like rockin'
Since my baby's gone
So don't rock the jukebox
Play me a country song

Yeah, don't rock the jukebox
Play me a country song.

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Alan Jackson

Alan Eugene Jackson (born October 17, 1958) is an American country music singer, known for blending traditional honky tonk and mainstream country sounds and penning many of his own hits. He has recorded 14 studio albums, three Greatest Hits albums, two Christmas albums, one Gospel album and several compilations, all on the Arista Nashville label. More than 50 of his singles have appeared on Billboard's list of the "Top 30 Country Songs". Of Jackson's entries, 35 were number-one hits, with 50 in the Top 10. He is the recipient of 2 Grammys, 16 CMA Awards, 17 ACM Awards and nominee of multiple other awards. He is a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2001. Jackson has sold more than 60 million records worldwide. more »

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Written by: ROGER MURRAH, KEITH STEGALL, ALAN JACKSON

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Music Genre Classification
"Don't Rock the Jukebox" is a country music song, a genre that is popular in the United States and associated with Southern culture.
Artist Recognition
The song was released by Alan Jackson, a multi-award-winning artist who has been recognized as one of the greatest country musicians of all-time. He has received recognition from the Country Music Association, Academy of Country Music, and the Grammy Awards.
Release Date and Album Information
"Don't Rock the Jukebox" was released on April 29, 1991, as the lead single from Jackson's second album of the same name.
Chart Performance
The song reached the number one spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts where it held the position for one week and spent a total of twenty weeks on the chart.
Songwriting Details
"Don't Rock the Jukebox" was written by Alan Jackson, Roger Murrah, and Keith Stegall, showcasing Jackson's songwriting talent.
Honorable Mentions and Award Recognitions
The song was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1992 for Best Country Song but lost to "Achy Breaky Heart" by Billy Ray Cyrus.
Commercial Success
Despite not winning the Grammy, "Don't Rock the Jukebox" was a commercial success, helping Jackson's second album achieve RIAA-certified platinum status, indicating over one million copies sold.
Music Video Recognition
The music video for "Don't Rock the Jukebox" was directed by Julien Temple. It was nominated for an award by the Country Music Association in 1992.
Song Inspiration
The inspiration for the song came during a band rehearsal when bass player Roger Wills was struggling with the jukebox in a local bar, prompting Jackson to advise him, "Don’t rock the jukebox!"
Cultural Impact
"Don't Rock the Jukebox" has become a classic in country music, often played on radio stations and in bars, inspiring sing-alongs and proving the endurance of its catchy melody and relatable lyrics.

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