The Auctioneer
Leroy Van Dyke
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There was a boy in Arkansas who wouldn't listen to his ma When she told him that he should go to school He'd sneak away in the afternoon, take a little walk and pretty soon You'd find him at the local auction barn Well he'd stand and listen carefully then pretty soon he began to see How the auctioneer could talk so rapidly He said, "Oh my it's do or die I've got to learn that auction cry Gotta make my mark and be an auctioneer" 25 dollar 30 now 30 dollar 30 dollar 30 dollar 30 dollar give me a hollar 30 dollar who will bid it at a 35 dollar bid? 35 dollar 35 35 make it 35 and a 35 make it 35 and a 35 Who will bid it at a 35 dollar bid? As time went on he did his best and all could see he didn't jest He practied on and then some night and day His pappy'd find him behind the barn just a workin up an awful storm As he tried to imitate the auctioneer Said his pappy, "Son we just can't stand a havin' a mediocre man, You gotta take that auction usin' our good name. I'll send you off to auction school and then you'll be nobody's fool You can take your place among the best" 35 dollar 40 now 40 dollar 40 dollar 40 dollar 40 dollar give me a hollar 40 dollar Who will bid it at at a 40 dollar bid? 40 dollar 45 45 will you make it 45 give me 45 and a 45 Who will bid it at a 45 dollar bid? So from that morning he went to school there grew a man who played it cool He came back home a full fledged auctioneer And people came from miles around just to hear him make that rhythmic sound That filled their hearts with such a happy cheer His fame reached out from shore to shore he had all he could do and more He had to buy a plane to get around Now he's the tops in all the land so let's all give that man a hand He's the best of all the auctioneers 45 dollar 50 now 50 dollar 50 dollar 50 dollar 50 dollar give me a hollar 50 dollar Who will bid it at a 50 dollar bill? 50 dollar 55 55 make it 55 and a 55 make it 55 and Sold that horse for a 50 dollar bill
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Written by: BUDDY BLACK, LEROY VAN DYKE
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13 facts about this song
Origin and Formation"The Auctioneer" is a country music song written by Buddy Black and sung by Leroy Van Dyke, which was composed and launched in 1956.
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InspirationThe song was reportedly inspired by Van Dyke's experiences as a livestock auctioneer in Missouri.
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Sales and RankingThe song was a huge hit, reaching number nine on the Billboard country singles charts and even crossing over to the pop charts where it peaked at number nineteen.
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Public RecognitionThe song is one of “500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll”, according to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Contribution to Career"The Auctioneer" catapulted Van Dyke to stardom, making him a major name in country music.
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Dedicated FollowingThe song was so popular at the time that it led to the formation of a nationwide fan club known as "The Leroy Van Dyke Auctioneer Club."
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Mass AppealBecause of its unique, rapid-fire lyrics balancing a story, the song remains popular among country music enthusiasts and is frequently played on classic country radio stations.
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Legacy"The Auctioneer" is often considered one of the first examples of 'talking blues' in country music, a subgenre that would later be popularized by artists like Johnny Cash.
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Lasting CareerLeroy Van Dyke, powered by the success of "The Auctioneer", has enjoyed a career lasting beyond six decades.
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Industry ImpactThe song, with its country sound, and storytelling lyrics, helped shape what we know today as modern country music.
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Continuation of TraditionEven today, Van Dyke's song is played as a way to continue the tradition of live cattle auctioning.
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PerformanceLeroy Van Dyke performs "The Auctioneer" at every one of his concerts, owing to its continuing popularity.
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Other Versions"The Auctioneer" has since been covered by multiple artists such as Gordon Lightfoot and Chris LeDoux, showcasing the song's timeless appeal.
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