Lucille
Kenny Rogers
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In a bar in Toledo, Across from the depot, On a bar stool she took off her ring. I thought I'd get closer, So I walked on over. I sat down and asked her her name. When the drinks finally hit her, She said,"I'm no quitter, But I finally quit living on dreams. I'm hungry for laughter, And here ever after I'm after whatever the other life brings." In the mirror I saw him, And I closely watched him. I thought how he looked out of place. He came to the woman Who sat there beside me. He had a strange look on his face. His big hands were calloused, He looked like a mountain, For a minute I thought I was dead. But he started shaking, His big heart was breaking, He turned to the woman and said, [Chorus] "You picked a fine time to leave me, Lucille With four hungry children and a crop in the field. I've had some bad times, Lived through some sad times, But this time the hurtin' won't heal. You picked a fine time to leave me, Lucille. After he left us, I ordered more whiskey. I thought how she'd made him look small. From the lights of the barroom To the rented hotel room We walked without talking at all. She was a beauty, But when she came to me She must have thought I'd lost my mind. I couldn't hold her, For the words that he told her Kept comin' back time after time. [Chorus]
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Written by: Richard Penniman, Albert Collins
Lyrics © Red Brick Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Integrity Music, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Exploration Group LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Lucille" was released in January 1977 as part of Kenny Rogers' album "Kenny Rogers".
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Chart PerformanceThe song topped the Billboard Country Singles charts in the U.S.
- It also achieved considerable success on various international charts, reaching number 1 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Songwriting Credits"Lucille" was written by Roger Bowling and Hal Bynum.
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Song ThemeThe song revolves around a story of a man encountering a woman named Lucille in a bar, who has left her husband and four children.
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Awards and RecognitionIn 1977, "Lucille" won the Grammy award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance.
- It was also named the Country Music Association's Single of the Year.
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Impact on Kenny Roger's Career"Lucille" was Kenny Rogers' first major hit as a solo artist after leaving his band, The First Edition.
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International SuccessNot only was "Lucille" a hit in English-speaking countries, but it also topped the charts in countries like Belgium, Netherlands, and Germany.
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Commercial UseThe song was utilized in a 2016 TV commercial for Geico Insurance, showing its enduring popularity.
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Centre of ControversyIn the UK, "Lucille" was a subject of controversy and mocked in a skit by comedian Jasper Carrott due to the 'you picked fine time' lyrics which he claimed made no grammatical sense.
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Memorable LyricsAmong the famous lyrics of the song is the chorus: "You picked a fine time to leave me, Lucille/Four hungry children and a crop in the field." These lyrics have been widely referenced and parodied in various media forms.
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