Mr. Banker
Lynyrd Skynyrd
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Mister Banker Mister please, how much does money mean Won't you reconsider Mister Won't you do this thing for me Ain't got no house Ain't got no car All I got, lord, is my guitar But you can have that Mister Banker Won't you bury my papa for me Oh Mister Banker please Listen to how that sound I would not be here on my knees But hey Mister Banker It means so much to me Oh won't you reconsider Mister Won't you do this thing for me I told you Mister I ain't got no house Ain't got no car I got me a 1950 Les Paul guitar Won't you take it Mister Banker Won't you bury my papa for me Oh Mister Banker please
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Written by: RONNIE VAN ZANT
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11 facts about this song
Song Origin"Mr. Banker" is a song by one of the most recognized Southern Rock bands - Lynyrd Skynyrd. The song was released in 1976 as part of their album "Gimme Back My Bullets."
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Music StyleIn line with Lynyrd Skynyrd's southern rock style, "Mr. Banker" integrates elements of rock, blues, and country music.
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Lyrics ContentThe song's lyrics portray a man pleading with a banker to loan him money to bury his father, reflecting a serious tone and theme of economic hardship.
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Album PerformanceThe album "Gimme Back My Bullets" peaked at number 20 on the Billboard 200, marking the band's fourth consecutive Top 20 album.
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Band MembersThe band's lineup during the recording of "Mr. Banker" included Ronnie Van Zant on vocals, Gary Rossington and Allen Collins on guitar, Leon Wilkeson on bass, Billy Powell on keyboards, and Artimus Pyle on drums.
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Album ThemeThe album's title "Gimme Back My Bullets" refers to the Billboard magazine chart 'bullets', indicating a rise in chart position, symbolizing the band's desire to return to the top of the charts after the relative commercial disappointment of their previous album, "Nuthin' Fancy".
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Musical AchievementsDespite the album's initial mixed reception, over time, it has come to be regarded as one of Lynyrd Skynyrd's classic works. Its enduring popularity has led it to earn Platinum status, signifying over one million sales.
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SongwritingAs with many Lynyrd Skynyrd songs, "Mr. Banker" was co-written by the band's frontman, Ronnie Van Zant, and guitarists Gary Rossington and Allen Collins.
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Tragic History"Mr. Banker" has a tragic historical context within the band's history, as it was one of the last songs recorded before lead vocalist Ronnie Van Zant died in a plane crash in 1977.
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Live Performances"Mr. Banker" rarely features in the band's live set lists, making it a somewhat hidden gem within Lynyrd Skynyrd's extensive back catalog.
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Song's MessageThe song serves as a commentary on socioeconomic class struggles, a theme prevalent in several Lynyrd Skynyrd tracks, making them resonate with a broad audience.
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