Sweet Little '66
Steve Earle
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I'm a pretty big man around this town I got me the hottest little Chevy around Sweet little '66 She got a yellow front fender and a gray one on the back But my income tax is comin' and I'm gonna paint her black Sweet little '66 She got the 396, she got the four on the floor Those stickers in the window ain't just for show My sweet little '66 Now old Bubba and me built her back in '79 Then he went into the army so now she's all mine Sweet little '66 I used to run her down on river road, make a little dough Can't afford another ticket so I'm laying kinda low Oh, me and my '66 She got the 396, she got the four on the floor Those stickers in the window ain't just for show My sweet little '66 Now she ain't too good on gasoline, she burns a little oil But she was built by union labor on American soil Sweet little '66 Oh, when your Subaru is over and your Honda's history I'll be blastin' down on back road with my baby next to me In my sweet little '66 She got the 396, she got the four on the floor Those stickers in the window ain't just for show My sweet little '66 She got the 396, she got the four on the floor And those stickers in the window ain't just for show My sweet little '66 My sweet little '66 My sweet little '66 My sweet little '66
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Written by: STEVE EARLE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Songwriter and Performer"Sweet Little '66" is written and performed by Steve Earle, an American rock, country, and folk singer-songwriter, record producer, author, and actor.
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Album ReleaseThe song is part of Steve Earle's second studio album titled "Exit 0" which was released on May 1987.
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Genre Classification"Sweet Little '66" is known for its classic country style combined with the elements of rock & roll and folk.
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ConceptThe lyrics of the song are about a guy who has a 1966 Chevrolet automobile that he's quite fond of.
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Chart SuccessAlthough it is not a chart-topping hit, "Sweet Little '66" is a fan-favorite song and helped reinforce Earle's reputation as a notable singer-songwriter in the late '80s.
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Earle's BeginningsSteve Earle moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in the early 1970s, at the age of 19, where he began his music career writing songs and playing in backing bands. His first full-length album, "Guitar Town," was released in 1986.
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Variety in Earle's WorkEarle's work is known for its versatility, encompassing several genres such as rock, country, and folk. The song "Sweet Little '66", in particular, showcases his ability to blend country and rock genres seamlessly.
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InfluencesEarle's music, including tracks like "Sweet Little '66," is often compared or associated with notable artists he is known to be influenced by, including Bruce Springsteen, Willie Nelson, and Waylon Jennings.
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Continued SuccessFollowing the release of "Exit 0" featuring "Sweet Little '66", Earle has released numerous albums that have brought him more accolades, including Grammy Awards.
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LegacyThrough songs like "Sweet Little '66," Steve Earle has left a substantial mark on the country and rock music scenes, influencing many modern musicians in those genres.
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