Five O'Clock Somewhere
Jimmy Buffett
The sun is hot and that old clock is movin' slow, An' so am I. Work day passes like molasses in wintertime, But it's July. ...
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Written by: Don Rollins, Jim Brown
10 facts about this song
Release Date"Five O'Clock Somewhere" was released on June 3, 2003, as the lead single from Alan Jackson's compilation album “Greatest Hits Volume II.”
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Duet songThis song is a collaboration between country artist Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett. While Jackson is typically associated with country music, Buffett is renowned for his island escapism lifestyle.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" became a hit and climbed up the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It reached the number one spot just five weeks after its release, making it one of the fastest-rising songs of Jackson's career.
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AwardsIn 2003, "Five O'Clock Somewhere" won the Country Music Association (CMA) Award for "Vocal Event of the Year".
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Song LengthThe song has a length of approximately 3 minutes and 50 seconds, which is typical for a country song.
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Song InspirationThe song is known for its laid-back style and lyrics about wanting to leave work early and enjoy a drink because it's "five o’clock somewhere." This embodies Jimmy Buffett's beach-bum persona.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features both Jackson and Buffett in different locations, living out the dream of leaving work early to go to an island bar.
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Pop Culture ReferenceJust like many other Jimmy Buffett's songs, "Five O'Clock Somewhere" has been widely used in pop culture, ranging from TV shows to films, typically defining the start of relaxation or vacation scenery.
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Concert StapleBoth Buffett and Jackson have included this popular song in their concert setlists, often closing the shows with it. Fans look forward to singing along this number.
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Billboard Adult Contemporary ChartDespite primarily being a country hit, the song also crossed over to pop radio and reached number 17 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
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