B.J. the D.J.
Stonewall Jackson
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A story bout a pal of mine who worked down near the Georgia Line A DJ in a little country station Everybody loved him dear cause he played what they liked to hear He built himself a quite a reputation At record hops he stayed out late and his mom would always wait To see if he had made it home alive She warned against his loss of sleep and driving fast in that old heap And that he had to be at work by five. BJ the DJ you're living much too fast And if you don't change your ways don't see how you can last. Every morning just past four from the driveway he would roar Overslept and he was late again. Then at breakneck speed he'd drive to sign the station on at five He had lots of records he must spin. His mom said by the radio until his voice told her hello She knew then that he made it there alright Then she'd say a little prayer, giving thanks that he was there. And she'd wait up for him again tonight Then one cold and rainy morn all the tires were badly worn But still he screeched off just as fast this time. BJ had a lot of nerve but he completely missed the curve And he signed off down near the Georgia Line Mom sat by the radio the voice she heard she didn't know BJ'd never been this late before But with the road so bad and all she'd wait a while before she called And then she heard the knock upon the door BJ the DJ only twenty four a wreck at ninety miles an hour he'll spin the hits no more.
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Written by: HUGH X. LEWIS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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13 facts about this song
Song Creation"B.J. the DJ" was released in 1963 and became a popular country music hit.
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Artist BackgroundStonewall Jackson, whose real name is Thomas Jackson, was an American country singer and an important figure in the Nashville country music community.
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Ranking and SuccessThis song reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart scoring Stonewall Jackson his second and last number one hit on this list.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of "B.J. the DJ" tell a tragic story of a young disc jockey who loses his life due to his irresponsible driving habits.
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Chart PerformanceNot just in the U.S., the song also hit the number one spot in Canada on the RPM Country Tracks Chart.
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Length of Song"B.J. the D.J." runs for a duration of 2 minutes and 52 seconds.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Hugh X. Lewis, an American country music artist and songwriter known for his unique style and powerful lyrics.
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Album"B.J. the DJ" is a part of Stonewall Jackson's seventh studio album also entitled "B.J. the DJ."
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Release DetailsThe single was released through Columbia Records, a highly prestigious recording label.
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Musical StyleThe song is quintessentially country, showcasing the deep, rich vocals of Stonewall Jackson and the traditional country music instrumentation.
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Unique Traits"B.J. the D.J." is notable for its compelling storytelling style, a common feature in traditional country songs, presenting a slice-of-life narrative that resonates with listeners.
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Cultural ImpactThe song serves as an example of the tragic story song, a popular theme in country music during the 1960s.
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InspirationsThe song is said to be inspired by the real-life person, prominent disc jockey Bill 'Hoss' Allen, who was a well-known radio personality in Nashville.
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