Lucille
Kenny Rogers
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In a bar in Toledo across from the depot On a barstool, she took off her ring I thought I'd get closer so I walked on over I sat down and asked her name When the drinks finally hit her she said, I'm no quitter But I finally quit livin' on dreams I'm hungry for laughter and here ever after I'm after whatever the other life brings In the mirror, I saw him and I closely watched him I thought how he looked out of place He came to the woman who sat there beside me He had a strange look on his face The big hands were calloused, he looked like a mountain For a minute I thought I was dead But he started shaking, his big heart was breaking He turned to the woman and said You picked a fine time to leave me, Lucille With four hungry children and a crop in the field I've had some bad times, lived through some sad times But this time your hurting won't heal You picked a fine time to leave me, Lucille After he left us, I ordered more whiskey I thought how she'd made him look small From the lights of the barroom To a rented hotel room We walked without talking at all She was a beauty but when she came to me She must have thought I'd lost my mind I couldn't hold her 'cause the words that he told her Kept coming back time after time You picked a fine time to leave me, Lucille With four hungry children and a crop in the field I've had some bad times, lived through some sad times But this time your hurting won't heal You picked a fine time to leave me, Lucille You picked a fine time to leave me, Lucille With four hungry children and a crop in the field I've had some bad times, lived through some sad times But this time your hurting won't heal You picked a fine time to leave me, Lucille You picked a fine time to leave me, Lucille
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Written by: Hal Bynum, Roger Bowling
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Lucille" was released in January 1977 as part of Kenny Rogers' album "Kenny Rogers".
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Chart PerformanceThe song topped the Billboard Country Singles charts in the U.S.
- It also achieved considerable success on various international charts, reaching number 1 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Songwriting Credits"Lucille" was written by Roger Bowling and Hal Bynum.
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Song ThemeThe song revolves around a story of a man encountering a woman named Lucille in a bar, who has left her husband and four children.
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Awards and RecognitionIn 1977, "Lucille" won the Grammy award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance.
- It was also named the Country Music Association's Single of the Year.
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Impact on Kenny Roger's Career"Lucille" was Kenny Rogers' first major hit as a solo artist after leaving his band, The First Edition.
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International SuccessNot only was "Lucille" a hit in English-speaking countries, but it also topped the charts in countries like Belgium, Netherlands, and Germany.
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Commercial UseThe song was utilized in a 2016 TV commercial for Geico Insurance, showing its enduring popularity.
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Centre of ControversyIn the UK, "Lucille" was a subject of controversy and mocked in a skit by comedian Jasper Carrott due to the 'you picked fine time' lyrics which he claimed made no grammatical sense.
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Memorable LyricsAmong the famous lyrics of the song is the chorus: "You picked a fine time to leave me, Lucille/Four hungry children and a crop in the field." These lyrics have been widely referenced and parodied in various media forms.
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