Jacob's Ladder
Mark Wills
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Jacob was a dirt poor farm boy Raised at the fork in the road in a clapboard house And Rachael was a land baron's daughter Born with a silver spoon in her mouth Her daddy said he wouldn't stand For Rachael to waste her life with a common man He tried hard to keep them apart But you can't draw lines in a young girl's heart So late one night by the harvest moon Jacob climbed a ladder up to Rachael's room He knew his place, it was right beside her Step by step up to her world Head over heels for a brown-eyed girl And gettin' caught didn't seem to matter 'Cause heaven was waitin' at the top of Jacob's ladder It'll be five years September Since her daddy found a ladder and a note on her windowsill He swore he'd never forgive them But nothin' melts a heart like a grandchild will Now she climbs up on his knee Says, "Grandpa, tell a story, the one about me" He thinks back and his eyes shine Says, "Listen Child, once upon a time" Late one night by the harvest moon Your daddy climbed a ladder to your mama's room He knew his place, it was right beside her Step by step up to her world Head over heels for my little girl And here you are, that's all that matters 'Cause heaven was watin' at the top of Jacob's ladder Oh, an angel was waitin' at the top of Jacob's ladder
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Written by: Tony Martin, Cal Sweat, Brenda Sweat
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23 facts about this song
Song Background"Jacob's Ladder" is a song performed by American country music artist Mark Wills.
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Chart PerformanceThis track reached number six on the US Country charts in 1996, becoming one of Will's first hit tracks.
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Album DebutThe song was included on his debut album titled "Mark Wills", released in August 1996 under Mercury Nashville records.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Cal Sweat, Tony Martin, and Brenda Sweat, experienced songwriters in the country music genre.
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Cover VersionsThough the original "Jacob's Ladder" is performed by Mark Wills, it has been covered by numerous artists over the years.
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Song ThemeThe song tells the story of a man named Jacob, who works tough jobs and dreams of marrying a preacher's daughter. The metaphor "Jacob's Ladder" is used to represent Jacob's steps to achieve his goals.
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Song DurationThe track lasts for three minutes and ten seconds, making it a relatively short song.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Jacob's Ladder" contributed to the song's popularity, mainly because of its folksy, relatable narrative.
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Music Style"Jacob's Ladder" is characterized by a traditional country sound, with guitar, drums, and Wills' southern-accented vocals.
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Commercial SuccessAlthough not reaching the top five of the country charts, "Jacob's Ladder" was still a commercial success and is considered one of Mark Wills' trademark songs.
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Live Performances"Jacob's Ladder" has been performed frequently at Mark Wills' live shows due to its popularity.
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ReceptionThe song has received generally positive reviews from music critics who praised its storytelling and Mark Wills' vocal performance.
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Beginning of a Successful CareerThe success of "Jacob's Ladder" made Mark Wills' transition from a little-known artist to a country music star.
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Song Creation"Jacob's Ladder" is a country song that was performed by Mark Wills. Written by Cal Sweat, Brenda Sweat, and Tony Martin, this song was included in Wills' debut album.
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Album DetailsThe song is part of the album, "Mark Wills," which was released by Mercury Nashville Records in 1996. This was Mark Wills' debut album.
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Chart Performance"Jacob's Ladder" climbed to the number six spot on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart. It also reached number 67 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it a crossover hit.
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Song LengthThe length of this song is 3 minutes and 6 seconds.
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Music VideoThere's a music video for "Jacob's Ladder" which was directed by Steven T. Miller and R. Brad Murano.
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Song StorylineThe lyrics of "Jacob's Ladder" portray a story of a man in love with a southern belle named, ironically, "Angel." He expresses his wish to climb Jacob's Ladder to heaven with Angel.
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Re-recorded VersionFamed country musician, Sammy Kershaw, re-recorded the song for his 2010 album, 'Better Than I Used to Be'.
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Live PerformanceDespite its success, "Jacob's Ladder" was never a regular part of Mark Wills' live performances.
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Genre Classification"Jacob’s Ladder" can be classified under the genre of country music, specifically contemporary country.
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Song’s Success"Jacob's Ladder" helped establish Mark Wills' success in the country music industry and laid the foundation for his later hits.
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