Bubba Shot the Jukebox
Mark Chesnutt, Country Crossroad
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We were all down at Margie's bar Telling stories if we had one Someone fired the old jukebox up The song sure was a sad one A teardrop rolled down Bubba's nose From the pain the song was inflicting And all at once he jumped to his feet Just like somebody kicked him Bubba shot the juke box last night Said it played a sad song it made him cry Went to his truck and got a forty five Bubba shot the juke box last night Bubba ain't never been accused of being mentality stable So we did not draw an easy breathe Until he laid that colt on the table He hung his head till the cops showed up They dragged him right out of Margie's Told him "Don't play dumb with us, son" "Know damn well what the charge is." Bubba shot the juke box last night Said it played a sad song it made him cry Went to his truck and got a forty five Bubba shot the juke box last night Well, the sheriff arrived with his bathrobe on The confrontation was a tense one Shook his head said, "Bubba Boy," "You was always a dense one." Reckless discharge of a gun That's what the officers are claiming Bubba hollered, "Reckless! Hell!" "I shot just where I was aiming." Bubba shot the juke box last night Said it played a sad song it made him cry Went to his truck and got a forty five Bubba shot the juke box stopped it with one shot Bubba shot the jukebox last night Well he could not tell right from wrong Through the teardrops in his eyes Beyond a shadow of a doubt It was justifiable homicide Bubba shot the juke box stopped it with one shot Bubba shot the jukebox last night
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Written by: DENNIS LINDE
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11 facts about this song
Background"Bubba Shot the Jukebox" is a song written by American songwriters Dennis Linde.
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Released DateThe song was released in September 1992.
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ArtistIt was performed by American country music artist Mark Chesnutt.
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Album Information"Bubba Shot the Jukebox" is the lead single off Chesnutt's second studio album titled "Longnecks & Short Stories."
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Music GenreThis song is in the country music genre featuring storytelling elements popular in the style.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a hit on country radio, peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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ContentThe humorous song tells the story of a man named Bubba who shoots a jukebox at a bar because the songs making him sad.
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ReceptionDespite its chart performance, "Bubba Shot the Jukebox" has become one of Chesnutt's signature songs, highlighting his knack for combining traditional country sounds with comedic storytelling.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by John Lloyd Miller, added to its popularity. In the video, Bubba is seen being escorted out of the bar and into a police car after shooting the jukebox.
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LegacyThe song's name has become an idiomatic expression in some regions of the U.S., referring to an overreaction to a depressing or annoying situation.
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Songwriter Tribute"Bubba Shot the Jukebox" was one of the hit songs written by Dennis Linde, a prolific songwriter who also wrote Elvis Presley's "Burning Love" and The Dixie Chicks' "Goodbye Earl." The song is often cited as a testament to Linde's quirky and eccentric style.
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