Joe Knows How to Live
Eddy Raven
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Almost time to clock in The boys were bettin' That Joe wouldn't show Cause they had seen him over the weekend He had four new tires on that old Cadillac Betty the waitress and some clothes in the back A dashboard full of roadmaps to Mexico Yeah, Joe knows how to live He said, "Women were made to love Money is made to spend Life is something, buddy You will never live again" Oh, I've got to admit it Joe sure knows how to live And now they'll be down at the ocean He and Betty stretched out somewhere The only blue in his life Is the blue moonlight Bouncin' off Betty's blonde hair Woah, and I can just see 'em rollin' round on the sand I never thought I was a jealous man But when I think what he's doin' that I'm not Oh, I'm jealous a lot He said, "Women were made to love Money is made to spend Life is something, buddy You will never live again" Oh, I've got to admit it Joe sure knows how to live Now Betty's back home with her mother Joe's back on the assembly line But he brings in his pictures And his Mexican hat Just to remind us sometime Women were made to love Money is made to spend Life is something, buddy You will never live again Oh, I've got to admit it Joe sure knows how to live Yeah, I hate to admit it Joe sure knows how to live They would have fired me if I'd done that Another thing I don't see is how Betty got away from Mama You think Joe's wife knows about that yet?
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11 facts about this song
Song Recording"Joe Knows How to Live" is a song that was recorded by both American country music artist Eddy Raven and American country rock band, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
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Release DateEddy Raven released the song in his 1988 album "Desperate Dreams."
- The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band included their version in their 1989 album, "Will the Circle be Unbroken: Volume Two."
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Chart PerformanceAfter Raven's release, the song reached up to number #13 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and had an extended stay of 16 weeks.
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Album SuccessThe album "Desperate Dreams" by Eddy Raven was a considerable success and was certified gold by the RIAA.
- Similarly, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's album containing the song was a huge success, reaching heights of earning triple-platinum certification.
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Songwriters"Joe Knows How to Live" was written by acknowledged songwriters Lyle Lovett, Michael Mainieri, and Kenny Edwards.
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Cross-Genre AppealWhile country music is the primary genre classification for "Joe Knows How to Live," the song also shows elements of pop, folk, and blues music, demonstrating its cross-genre appeal.
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CollaborationThe version by The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band features a guest appearance by Eddy Raven, resulting in a successful collaboration.
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Song ThemeThe song revolves around the story of a carefree character named 'Joe.' The lyrics portray Joe as someone with a laid back attitude towards life, offering audiences a glimpse into easy living.
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Award NominationsBeyond its chart success, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s album “Will the Circle be Unbroken: Volume Two” was also nominated for several country music awards.
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Legacy"Joe Knows How to Live" is recognized as one of Eddy Raven’s top hits and continues to be a staple in his live performances. Likewise, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band also keeps the song as a strong part of their concert set lists.
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Contemporary InfluenceThe storytelling within the lyrics of "Joe Knows How to Live" has served as an inspiration for many contemporary country songwriters, illustrating its significant influence within the musical community.
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