Would Jesus Wear a Rolex
Ray Stevens
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Woke up this mornin', turned on the t.v. set. There in livin' color, was somethin' I can't forget. This man was preachin' at me, yeah, layin' on the charm Askin' me for twenty, with ten-thousand on his arm. He wore designer clothes, and a big smile on his face Tellin' me salvation while they sang Amazin' Grace. Askin' me for money, when he had all the signs of wealth. I almost wrote a check out, yeah, then I asked myself [Chorus] Would He wear a pinky ring, would He drive a brand new car? Would His wife wear furs and diamonds, would His dressin' room have a star? If He came back tomorrow, well there's somethin' I'd like to know Could ya tell me, would Jesus wear a Rolex on His television show. Would Jesus be political if He came back to earth? Have His second home in Palm Springs, yeah, a try to hide His worth? Take money, from those poor folks, when He comes back again, And admit He's talked to all them preachers who say they been a talkin' to Him? [Chorus] Just ask ya' self, would He wear a pinky ring, Would He drive a brand new car? Would His wife wear furs and diamonds, would His dressing room have a star? If He came back tomorrow, well there's somethin' I'd like to know: Could ya tell me, would Jesus wear a Rolex, Would Jesus wear a Rolex Would Jesus wear a Rolex On His television show-ooh-ooh?
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Written by: ARCHER, ATKINS
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13 facts about this song
Song Classification"Would Jesus Wear a Rolex" is classified as a song in the genre of Country and Christian music.
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Artist BackgroundRay Stevens, whose real name is Harold Ray Ragsdale, is an American country and pop singer-songwriter known for his comedic songs.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released in 1987 in the United States.
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Chart PerformanceThis song peaked at #41 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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Album Inclusion"Would Jesus Wear a Rolex" was a part of Ray Stevens' studio album called "Crackin' Up".
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Song ThemeThe song conveys a satirical view about televangelists, particularly about the wealth some accumulated.
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Song ControversyBecause it had religious undertones and touched on a controversial topic at the time, the song was received with mixed reviews.
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Media Appearance"Would Jesus Wear a Rolex" appeared on the NBC television documentary series, "Expose" in 1990.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by Margaret Archer and Chet Atkins.
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Live PerformancesRay Stevens has performed the song live on multiple occasions, including live concert performances and television appearances.
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Inspirational BackgroundThe song was inspired and written as a response to the scandals involving televangelists that came to light during the 1980s.
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Song LengthWith a duration of around 2 minutes and 39 seconds, the song is only moderately long.
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Recording LocationThe song was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, a city well-known for its music scene, especially country music.
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