Jukebox Junkie

Ken Mellons

About Jukebox Junkie

"Jukebox Junkie" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Ken Mellons. It was released in July 1994 as the second single from his debut album Ken Mellons. The song reached number 8 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and peaked at number 6 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart. It was written by Mellons, Jerry Cupit and Janice Honeycutt.


Year:
1994
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Spending my time, spending my money. 
Feedin' this habit with hardcore country. 
I'm just an ol' jukebox junkie. 
I can't stand to hear the music stop, 

I keep droppin' my quarters in the slot. 
I play every song from A to Z. 
I'm just an ol' jukebox junkie. 
Some are dancing fools, 

Some are hooked on booze, 
Some get their fix on an old bar stool. 
A hand full of quarters is all I need, 
It don't take much to satisfy me. 

'Cause i'm just an ol' jukebox junkie. 
Spending my time, spending my money. 
Feedin' this habit with hardcore country. 
I'm just an ol' jukebox junkie. 

I can't stand to hear the music stop, 
I keep droppin' my quarters in the slot. 
I play every song from A to Z. 
I'm just an ol' jukebox junkie. 

I lose control, 
I can't say no. 
I play all things, 
That are really slow. 

I like the sound that a jukebox makes, 
It's an old habit that I can't break. 
'Cause I'm just an ol' jukebox junkie. 
Spending my time, spending my money. 

Feedin' this habit with hardcore country. 
I'm just an ol' jukebox junkie. 
I can't stand to hear the music stop, 
I keep droppin' my quarters in the slot. 

I play every song from A to Z. 
I'm just an ol' jukebox junkie. 
I'm just an ol' jukebox junkie. 
Spending my time, spending my money. 

Feedin' this habit with hardcore country. 
I'm just an ol' jukebox junkie. 
I'm just an ol' jukebox junkie.

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Ken Mellons

Kenneth Edward "Ken" Mellons (born July 10, 1965) is an American country music artist who released his self-titled debut album in 1994. This album produced the single "Jukebox Junkie", a Top Ten hit on the Hot Country Songs charts. Mellons followed up his debut album with three more albums — 1995's Where Forever Begins, 2001's The Best of Ken Mellons and 2004's Sweet — in addition to charting six more singles on the country charts. more »

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Written by: JANICE HONEYCUTT, JERRY CUPIT, KEN MELLONS

Lyrics © CUPIT MUSIC

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
Ken Mellons is a country music artist born in Kingsport, Tennessee. He made his debut in 1994 with the album "Ken Mellons," which included his hit single "Jukebox Junkie."
Chart Success
"Jukebox Junkie" was Mellons' most successful song. It peaked at number eight on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart in 1994.
Song Genre
The song "Jukebox Junkie" is in the honky-tonk style of country music, a sub-genre that features a strong rhythm suitable for dancing and typically deals with themes of love, heartbreak, and drinking.
Song Lyrics
The lyrics narrate the story of a man who is hooked on dancing to music from a jukebox, comparing his obsession with the machine to an addiction.
Line Dance Connection
Due to its contagious rhythm, "Jukebox Junkie" has been used frequently for line dancing. In some country-western dance circles, the song was popularly used to teach new dancers basic steps.
Music Video
The music video for the song, directed by Michael Merriman, presents Ken Mellons performing at a lively bar with patrons dancing around him.
Songwriting
The song was co-written by Jerry Cupit, Janice Honeycutt, and Ken Mellons himself, showcasing his talent not just as a performer but also as a songwriter.
Release
"Jukebox Junkie" was released as the second single from Ken Mellons' self-titled debut album in April 1994.
Continued Popularity
Despite being released over two decades ago, "Jukebox Junkie" remains popular in country music circles and is often featured on country radio stations.
Cover Versions
Over the years, "Jukebox Junkie" has been covered by many artists in the country music genre, highlighting its enduring appeal.

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