Crude Oil Blues

Jerry Reed

About Crude Oil Blues

"The Crude Oil Blues" is a song written and recorded by American country artist Jerry Reed. It was released in February 1974 as the lead single from the album, A Good Woman's Love. The song reached peaks of number 13 on the U. S. country chart and number 91 on the Billboard Hot 100.


Year:
1974
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Well now, listen people let me tell you some news
I'll sing a song called the crude oil blues
We're low on heat 'n' all
We're low on gas
And I'm so cold I'm about to freeze myself
We got the crude oil blues
Cause the winter time sure gets cold to the bottom of my shoes
Well my hands are shakin' and my knees are weak
But it ain't because of love
It's from lack of heat
I'm gonna tell you a story about this drunk I know
He kept his basement full of homemade brew
But the winter got so bad it screwed up the boy's thinkin'
He got so cold he had to burn all his drinkin'
He's got the crude oil blues
He said the wintertime can sure get cold to the bottom of your shoes
He said, burnin' this booze just destroys my soul
But there's one thing about it honey
When you're cold, you're cold
I've got the crude oil blues
Well, when we made this record there was a little bit of doubt
Whether or not the ting was ever gonna come out
I said, "Hey chief, you reckon this record will be released?"
He said, "Son, we ain't got enough oil to keep the pressed greased"
We got the crude oil blues
And son, if we can't make records then we don't need you
I said, "What am I gonna do if I can't sing and pick?"
He said, "Well just keep yourself warm playin' all them hot licks"
We got the crude oil blues.
Oh mama, don't forget to bring in the brass monkey
And remember what Albert Einstein said "That coolin' is conducive to cuddlin'"
Honey I love ya but pass the duck down 
Hey I read a sign on the pump at my favorite gas station the other day
It said uh, "He who expecteth nothin' ain't gonna be deceived"

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Jerry Reed

Jerry Reed Hubbard (March 20, 1937 – September 1, 2008), known professionally as Jerry Reed, was an American country music singer, guitarist, and songwriter, as well as an actor who appeared in more than a dozen films. His signature songs included "Guitar Man," "A Thing Called Love," "Alabama Wild Man," "Amos Moses", "When You're Hot, You're Hot" (which garnered a Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance), "Ko-Ko Joe", "Lord, Mr. Ford", "East Bound and Down" (the theme song for the 1977 blockbuster Smokey and the Bandit, in which Reed co-starred), "The Bird," and "She Got the Goldmine (I Got the Shaft)". more »

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Written by: JERRY HUBBARD REED

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11 facts about this song

Genre of Music
"Crude Oil Blues" falls under the genre of Country and Novelty songs. It is a unique blend of Jerry Reed's masterful country music style with humorous, timely lyrics.
Released Year
The song was released in 1974, during a time when the United States was facing the infamous oil crisis.
Album Details
"Crude Oil Blues" is included in Reed's album called "Lord, Mr. Ford." The album was recorded and released under the famous RCA Victor record label.
Chart Performance
This song peaked at #13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, demonstrating its popularity at the time of release.
Social Commentary
The song reflects the oil crisis in the 1970s. Its lyrics delve into the impact of the oil shortage on everyday people, serving as a social commentary of its era.
Award Nomination
The entire album "Lord, Mr. Ford," which includes "Crude Oil Blues," was nominated for a Grammy Awards for Best Album Cover in 1974.
Unique Characteristics
One of the unique features of "Crude Oil Blues" is Jerry Reed's signature fingerstyle guitar playing, which helps define the upbeat country rhythm of the song.
Song Impact
The song became an anthem for the oil crisis period and is often played or referred to during discussions of that era.
Song's Longevity
Despite being written about a historical event, "Crude Oil Blues" has maintained its relevance and is still occasionally played on classic country radio stations.
Writer of Song
Jerry Reed wrote "Crude Oil Blues" himself, showcasing his ability not only as a singer and guitarist but as a songwriter as well.
Quirky Lyrics
The lyrics of "Crude Oil Blues" are filled with humor and satire, a trademark of Jerry Reed's songwriting. The song has lines like "Well, I used to be an upper class that was until I run outta gas," which reflect the troubles posed by the oil crisis.

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