Shoeshine Man
Tom T. Hall
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Well I met a man in Montgomery Alabama I was waitin' on a bus and he was shinin' shoes and I heard him say I'm a shoeshine man number one in the land A shoeshine man make you shine where you stand Leave me a tip if you can I'm a shoeshine man Well I can sing I can dance I can play the harmonica too I got a brand new thing on the South Side Montgomery Blues You better stick around and watch me cause I'm an entertainin' fool I'm a shoeshine man number one in the land... Well I learned my trade from that rag-poppin' daddy o'mine He shined twelve alligators made a hundred dollar bill one time And when the meat gets scarce I shine two or three pairs for a dime I'm a shoeshine man number one in the land... I had a girl that helped me she had a lotta hoochy coochy ways She was bumping and grinding paid that girl a dollar a day But she was shy on age and the law come and took her away I'm a shoeshine man number one in the land...
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Written by: Tom T. Hall
Lyrics © MARTIN COOPER MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Classification"Shoeshine Man" is a country song penned and performed by Tom T. Hall.
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Release TimingThe song was first released in 1970.
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Album Information"Shoeshine Man" is a track from Tom T. Hall's album titled "I Witness Life."
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song reached number 8 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
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Genre and Theme SpecificationKnown for his storytelling in songwriting, Hall often incorporated everyday life and human experiences into his work; "Shoeshine Man" is a perfect testament to this, narrating the story of an ordinary man who shines shoes for a living.
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Songwriting StyleTom T. Hall wrote "Shoeshine Man" in his typical narrative style, making listeners feel like they're part of the conversations and interactions in the song.
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Tom T. Hall's LegacyHall, known as "The Storyteller," was a major force in country music during the 1960s and 70s, with "Shoeshine Man" being one of his many successful songs.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Shoeshine Man", available on platforms like YouTube, enhances the lyrical storytelling with visuals, further transporting listeners into the world of the shoeshine man.
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Cover VersionsAlthough "Shoeshine Man" isn't one of Tom T. Hall's most-covered songs, its unique storytelling quality makes it a hidden gem in his discography.
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Lyrics DetailThe song tells the story in the first person, and makes use of dialogues, creating a vivid, engaging narrative.
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