Bummin' Around
Jimmy Dean
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Got an old slauch hat got my roll on my shoulder I'm as free as the breeze and I'll do as I please just a bummin' around Got a million friends don't feel any older Got nothing to lose not even the blues just a bummin' around Whenever worries start to botherin' me Well I grab my coat my old slauch hat hit the trail again you see I ain't got a dime don't care where I'm goin' I Got nothing to lose not even the blues just a bummin' around [ guitar ] Whenever worries start to botherin' me...
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10 facts about this song
Musical Composition"Bummin' Around" is a song recorded by Jimmy Dean, a popular American country music artist.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1963, adding another hit to Dean's years of musical success.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its laid-back title and tempo, "Bummin' Around" was quite popular on country music charts. It peaked at number 5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
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Genre"Bummin' Around" belongs to the country and pop genre, maintaining the classic old-time feel while incorporating the popular music styles of the 1960s.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Pete Graves, a singer himself, who wrote several other songs during his career.
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Cover VersionsWhile Jimmy Dean's version is the most famous, "Bummin' Around" has also been covered by a number of artists over the years, including Dean Martin and Bobby Darin.
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Album PresenceThe song was featured in the album, "P. T. 109" named after the motor torpedo boat commanded by US Lieutenant John F. Kennedy during WWII.
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TV PerformanceJimmy Dean performed the song in several of his TV appearances, including his own Jimmy Dean Show.
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Film Appearance"Bummin' Around" was also featured in the film "Hell Is for Heroes" which was a 1962 war film directed by Don Siegel.
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Musical StyleThe song's style is a signature example of Jimmy Dean's baritone voice and laid-back delivery that made him popular among fans of country and pop music alike.
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