Rollin' With the Flow

Charlie Rich

About Rollin' With the Flow

"Rollin' with the Flow" is a song released by American country music artists T. G. Sheppard, in 1974 on the B-side of a single and in 1975 on his debut album "T. G. Sheppard", and Charlie Rich, in 1977. The Rich single was his eighth Number One on the U. S. Billboard Hot Country Singles charts. "Rollin' with the Flow" also crossed over into the top-40 of the adult contemporary music charts and narrowly missed the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 101 on the Bubbling Under the Hot 100 chart. It has been covered by country singer Mark Chesnutt and rock musician Kurt Vile. 


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Once was a thought inside my head
Fore I'd reach thirty I'd be dead
Now somehow on and on I go-o-o
I keep on rolling with the flow

Folks said that I would change my mind
I'd straighten up and do just fine
Ahh, but I still love rock and ro-o-oll
I keep on rolling with the flow

While guys my age are raising kids
I'm raising hell just like I did
I've got a lot of crazy friends
And they forgive me of my sins

Some might be calling me a bum
But I'm still out there having fun
And Jesus loves me, yes, I kno-o-ow
So, I keep on rolling with the flow
(Keep on rolling with the flow)

I don't guide my age on raising kicks
But I'm raising hell just like I did
I've got a lot of crazy friends
And they forgive me of my sins

Can't take it with you when you're gone
But I want enough to get there on
And I ain't ever growing o-o-old
So, I keep on rolling with the flow
(Keep on rolling with the flow)

I ain't ever growing o-o-old
If I keep on rolling with the flow
(Keep on rolling, keep on rolling)

Keep on rolling with the flow
(Keep on rolling, keep on rolling)

Keep on rolling with the flow
(Keep on rolling, keep on rolling)

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Charlie Rich

Charles (Charlie) Rich (December 14, 1932 – July 25, 1995) was an American country music singer and musician. A Grammy Award winner, his eclectic-style of music was often hard to classify in a single genre, playing in the rockabilly, jazz, blues, country, and gospel genres. more »

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Written by: Jerry Hayes

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13 facts about this song

Release Date
"Rollin' With the Flow" by Charlie Rich was released in May 1977.
Chart Success
The song became Rich's ninth Number One on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
Album Information
"Rollin' With the Flow" is the title track of Rich's 1977 album.
Record Label
The song was released under the music label Epic Records.
Song Duration
The running time of "Rollin' With the Flow" is just over two minutes, making it a relatively short song.
Songwriter
The song was written by Jerry Hayes.
Another Hit
The song was also a hit for Mark Chesnutt, who covered it on his 2008 album, "Rollin' with the Flow."
Artist's Success
Charlie Rich is often remembered for his series of hits in the 1970s including "Rollin' With the Flow," which affirmed his status as one of country music's top artists.
Awards
Although "Rollin' With the Flow" itself didn't win any awards, Charlie Rich was named the Country Music Association's (CMA) Entertainer of the Year in 1974, a few years before the song was released.
Genre Definition
"Rollin' With the Flow" is considered a classic country song, exemplifying the Nashville Sound sub-genre.
Legacy
About 30 years after the song’s release, "Rollin' With the Flow" continues to play on classic country radio stations, demonstrating its enduring appeal.
Song Meaning
The song is about aging gracefully and taking life as it comes, reflecting Rich's laid-back attitude to life and music.
Notable Cover
In 2007, country artist Mark Chesnutt released his own cover of "Rollin' With the Flow" which reached #25 on the Billboard country singles chart.

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