Tobacco Road
The Nashville Teens
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I was born in a bunk Mama died and my daddy got drunk Left me here to die alone In the middle of Tobacco Road Grew up in rusty shack All I had was hangin' on my back Only you know how I loathe This place called Tobacco Road But it's home, the only life I ever known Only you know how I loathe Tobacco Road Gonna leave, get a job With the help and the grace from above Save some money, get rich and old Bring it back to Tobacco Road Bring that dynamite and a crane Blow it up, start all over again Build a town, be proud to show Gives the name Tobacco Road But it's home, the only life I ever known I despise you 'cause yer filthy But I love you 'cause yer home
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Written by: John D. Loudermilk
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Songwriting"Tobacco Road" was written by John D. Loudermilk, an American singer and songwriter famous for his compositions in the country and pop genres. The song was released in 1960.
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Personal ExperienceThe lyrics of "Tobacco Road" were inspired by Loudermilk's own experiences growing up in Durham, North Carolina, where tobacco was a major industry.
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Notable CoverThe song is most widely recognized from a cover version by the British rock band, The Nashville Teens, released in 1964.
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Chart-topping AchievementThe Nashville Teens' cover of "Tobacco Road" reached number 6 on the UK Singles Chart and number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Iconic MusicThe song has been classified as a seminal garage rock track and became a standard of high-energy rock music.
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Numerous Covers"Tobacco Road" has been covered by over 200 different artists, including legendary musicians like the Beatles, Eric Burdon, David Lee Roth, and Lou Rawls.
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DurationThe Nashville Teens’ version of “Tobacco Road” is notable for its short duration of just 2:27 minutes. Despite its brevity, the song made a substantial impact in the music world.
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Album InclusionDespite its success as a single, the song never appeared on a studio album by The Nashville Teens, making it a standalone hit for the band.
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Blues InfluenceThe song's roots lie in blues music, but it has been recorded in many different styles, including rock, pop, and soul.
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RedefinitionWhile Loudermilk's original version had a country feel, The Nashville Teens considerably redefined the mood and texture of the song, giving it a raw, rock sound.
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PersistenceThe song has maintained its popularity over the years. In 2004, the Rolling Stone magazine ranked it number 77 on its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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Hall of FameIn 2008, Loudermilk was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, with "Tobacco Road" being one of his most notable contributions.
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