All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down
The Mavericks, Flaco Jiménez
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I can't sleep a wink anymore Ever since you first walked out the door Then I just started drinkin' to forget But I don't think the worst has happened yet All you ever do is bring me down Making me a fool all over town They all wonder why I wear a frown That's ?cause honey all you do is bring me down It's funny how my whole world fell apart I think I saw it coming from the start I tried to tell myself that you'd be true But I expected way too much of you
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Written by: Alan G. Anderson, Raul F. Martinez Malo
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12 facts about this song
Band History"All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down" is a song by the American country music band "The Mavericks". The band was founded in 1989 in Miami, Florida, featuring Raul Malo on lead vocals.
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Chart SuccessThe song was released in December 1995 as the first single off their album "Music for All Occasions", reaching number 13 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs charts in 1996.
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CollaborationThe song is a collaboration with legendary Mexican accordion player Flaco Jiménez, adding a distinctive Tex-Mex feel to the country rock tune.
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Genre Fusion"All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down" is known for its fusion of genres – combining country, rock, and Tejano influences. It became one of the band's signature songs and helped them further cement their genre-bending reputation.
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Song DurationWith a runtime of about 4 minutes and 20 seconds, it is one of the longer tracks of the album.
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Music VideoThe official music video for the song, featuring the band performing and Flaco Jiménez playing accordion, garnered significant airplay on country music television networks.
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Grammy-winning CollaboratorFlaco Jiménez, featured in the song, is a Grammy Awardee. By including him in this track, The Mavericks added not just musical depth but also prestige to their song.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Raul Malo, leading vocalist of the band, and Al Anderson, former guitarist of rock band NRBQ.
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Evergreen PerformanceEven today, the song continues to be a popular choice during The Mavericks' live performances due to its catchy tune and danceable rhythm.
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InfluenceWith its successful fusion of country rock and Tejano, "All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down" has a significant influence in shaping the future sound of "The Mavericks," inspiring them to continue experimenting with different musical styles and genres.
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Pop-Culture ReferenceThe song has been featured in several popular music compilations, as well as TV shows, further increasing its footprint in American pop culture.
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LegacyThe song remains one of The Mavericks' most successful and well-known tracks and continues to be enjoyed by country music fans of all generations.
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