Black Sheep
John Anderson
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My daddy was a brakeman on a highball traveling train Mama she raised four little children and the family had a good name And papa and mama wanted all for us they never had Big brother little brother sister too none of them turned out half bad Cept me I'm the black sheep of the family Big brother went to college and became a doctor man I guess he makes about a million dollars a year off the folks on insurance plan He's got a big long Mercedes Benz and a house overlooking the town He sits in his Jacuzzi and he watches the sun go down And he feels real sorry for me I'm the black sheep of the family Yeah I drive me a big ol' semi truck I'm makin' payments on a two room shack My wife she waits on tables and at night she rubs my back And I tell her what my papa said to my mama when he got off a highball train Wake me up early be good to my dogs and teach my children to pray Little sister married a banker yeah he owns a country club He bought her a big ol' racing horse and a funny lookin' little dog He buys her big rings and diamonds and a brand new Japanese yacht They like to get together and talk about all the things they've got But they never mention me I'm the black sheep of the family Yeah I drive me a big ol' semi truck... I'm sayin' woman wake me up early be good to my dogs And teach my children to pray
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Written by: WILLIAM R. MCLEAN, ANDRES TITUS, JAMES ALEXANDER, BEN CAULEY, ALLEN ALVOID JR. JONES, JOHNNY HAMMOND
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Black Sheep" was recorded by American country music artist John Anderson. Born in 1954 in Florida, Anderson first gained fame with his unique blend of honky-tonk and rock styles.
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Release Date"Black Sheep" officially released in August 1983 as part of Anderson's album 'All the People Are Talkin''.
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Record LabelThis song, like many of Anderson’s famous hits, was produced and distributed by the prestigious Warner Bros. Records label.
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Chart PerformanceThe track was a significant commercial success - it climbed to number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart on January 21, 1984. This was Anderson's second number-one hit on this chart.
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SongwriterGary Morris co-wrote the song "Black Sheep" with Eddie Setser. Both are acclaimed songwriters, who have written songs for a range of big-name artists.
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Song’s ThemeThe song draws on common themes in country music, discussing overcoming hardships and living an honest life.
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Awards & AccoladesAlthough "Black Sheep" didn't earn any awards itself, it aided in cementing John Anderson's reputation as a popular country artist in the 1980s.
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Additional MusiciansAmong those who played instruments for the track included Hank Singer on fiddle and Hoot Hester on mandolin.
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Cover VersionsThe song's popularity has made it a staple in many country cover bands' setlists. Its catchy tune and classic country storytelling make it a fan favorite.
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Legacy"Black Sheep" is still one of John Anderson’s most recognized and enduring songs. Much like his other top hits, such as "Swingin'" and "Straight Tequila Night," it helped to define his place in country music history.
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