Next Thing Smokin'
Joe Diffie
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Well, I don't know where I'm goin' And I don't even care But from tomorrow mornin' You won't find me anywhere I'll be gone, long gone You'll be callin' me back girl But I'll be makin' tracks Baby, I'm gone Baby, I'm leaving on the next thing smokin' This time, I'm gone and I ain't jokin' Western, Delta, Continental Amtrak, Greyhound, Avis Rental Well, I don't care where I'm bound Just as long as I'm leaving town, I'll be gone If you think your eyes deceive you And you don't believe your ears While I'm making like Houdini You can watch me disappear I'll be gone, long gone Well, I'll go anywhere Just as long as you're not there Baby, I'm gone Baby, I'm leaving on the next thing smokin' This time, I'm gone and I ain't jokin' Western, Delta, Continental Amtrak, Greyhound, Avis Rental I don't care where I'm bound Just as long as I'm leaving town, baby, I'm gone Well, I don't care where I'm bound Just as long as I'm leaving town, I'll be gone I'll be gone, long gone I'll be gone, long gone Well, I'll be gone, long gone Well, I'll be gone, long gone
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Written by: JOE DIFFIE, JOHNNY SLATE, DANNY MORRISON
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12 facts about this song
Song Profile"Next Thing Smokin'" is a song by American country music singer Joe Diffie released in 1992.
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Album InformationThis song is a part of Joe Diffie's second studio album called "Regular Joe".
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Chart Performance"Next Thing Smokin'" reached number 16 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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Song Release DateThe song was released to radio in January 1992 as the second single from the album.
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SongwritersIt was written by renowned songwriters Hugh Prestwood and Brett Jones.
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Prestwood-Jones CollaborationThis collaboration between Prestwood and Jones resulted in a catchy tune that resonated with fans and helped solidify Diffie's name among the top-tier country musicians.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Next Thing Smokin'" was directed by Richard Jernigan.
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Song ThemeThe song points to a theme of a man hastening to leave a relationship – hence the title, "Next Thing Smokin".
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Joe DiffieJoe Diffie is known for his honky-tonk style, storytelling in lyrics, and expert manipulation of vocal dynamics, which are all present in "Next Thing Smokin'".
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Notable LyricsThe song features a memorable country metaphor in the line, "If I were you I wouldn't put it past her. I'll be the next thing smokin'"
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Unique Singing StyleFans and critics have noted Diffie's distinct vocal style on this track where he juxtaposed a traditional country twang with a modern, upbeat rhythm.
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Higher AcclaimAlthough the song didn't top the charts, it certainly helped in setting the path for his higher achievements in the country music scene.
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