The Auctioneer
Leroy Van Dyke, Merry Melody Singers
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There was a boy in Arkansas Who wouldn't listen to his ma When she told him that he should go to school He'd sneak away in the afternoon Take a little walk and pretty soon You'd find him at the local auction barn Well, he'd stand and listen carefully Then pretty soon he began to see How the auctioneer could talk so rapidly His pappy'd find him behind the barn Just a workin up an awful storm As he tried to imitate the auctioneer 25 dollar 30 now 30 dollar etc... Who will bid it at a 35 dollar bid 30 dollar 35 etc... Who will bid it at a 35 dollar bid Said his pappy, "Son we just can't stand a havin' A mediocre man, You gotta take that auction usin' our good name I'll send you off to auction school And then you'll be nobody's fool You'll be the best of all the auctioneers 35 dollar 40 dollar etc Who will bid it a a 45 dollar bid 40 dollar etc Who will bid it at a 45 dollar bid Well from that morning he went to school There grew a man who played it cool He came back home a full fledged auctioneer And people came from miles around Just to hear him make that rhythmic sound Cause he's the best of all the auctioneers Well his fame reached out from shore to shore He had all he could do and more He had to buy a plane to get around Now he's the best in all the land So let's all give that man a hand He's the best of all the auctioneers 45 dollar 50 now etc Who will bid it at a 55 dollar bid 50 dollar 50 now will you give me 55 etc Sold that horse for a 50 dollar bill
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Written by: BUDDY BLACK, LEROY VAN DYKE
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13 facts about this song
Origin and Formation"The Auctioneer" is a country music song written by Buddy Black and sung by Leroy Van Dyke, which was composed and launched in 1956.
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InspirationThe song was reportedly inspired by Van Dyke's experiences as a livestock auctioneer in Missouri.
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Sales and RankingThe song was a huge hit, reaching number nine on the Billboard country singles charts and even crossing over to the pop charts where it peaked at number nineteen.
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Public RecognitionThe song is one of “500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll”, according to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Contribution to Career"The Auctioneer" catapulted Van Dyke to stardom, making him a major name in country music.
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Dedicated FollowingThe song was so popular at the time that it led to the formation of a nationwide fan club known as "The Leroy Van Dyke Auctioneer Club."
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Mass AppealBecause of its unique, rapid-fire lyrics balancing a story, the song remains popular among country music enthusiasts and is frequently played on classic country radio stations.
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Legacy"The Auctioneer" is often considered one of the first examples of 'talking blues' in country music, a subgenre that would later be popularized by artists like Johnny Cash.
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Lasting CareerLeroy Van Dyke, powered by the success of "The Auctioneer", has enjoyed a career lasting beyond six decades.
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Industry ImpactThe song, with its country sound, and storytelling lyrics, helped shape what we know today as modern country music.
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Continuation of TraditionEven today, Van Dyke's song is played as a way to continue the tradition of live cattle auctioning.
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PerformanceLeroy Van Dyke performs "The Auctioneer" at every one of his concerts, owing to its continuing popularity.
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Other Versions"The Auctioneer" has since been covered by multiple artists such as Gordon Lightfoot and Chris LeDoux, showcasing the song's timeless appeal.
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