Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)

Kenny Rogers

About Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)

"Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)" is a counterculture era song written by Mickey Newbury and, in 1968, a chart hit for Kenny Rogers and the First Edition, which recorded the song in October 1967. Said to reflect the LSD experience, the song was intended to be a warning about the dangers of using the drug. It was first recorded by Jerry Lee Lewis, backed by members of "The Memphis Boys", the chart-topping rhythm section at Chips Moman's American Sounds Studio in Memphis, on May 9, 1967. The song appeared on Lewis' album Soul My Way, released November 1, 1967. Before Lewis' record was issued, on October 10, 1967, it was recorded by Teddy Hill & the Southern Soul as a single on Rice Records (Rice 5028 b/w "Stagger Lee") and produced by Norro Wilson. "Just Dropped In ..." by Kenny Rogers and the First Edition (with Kenny Rogers on lead vocals) was recorded in October 1967, and peaked at number five on the Billboard charts. It was Rogers' first top ten hit. The song captures the short-lived psychedelic era of the late 1960s, stands apart from the country folk harmonies that characterized most of the First Edition's catalog, and got the group their first national TV audience on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. 


Year:
1986
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I woke up this morning with the sundown shining in
I found my mind in a brown paper bag within
I tripped on a cloud and fell-a eight miles high
I tore my mind on a jagged sky
I just dropped in to see what condition my condition was in

Yeah, yeah, oh-yeah, what condition my condition was in

I pushed my soul in a deep dark hole and then I followed it in
I watched myself crawling out as I was a-crawling in
I got up so tight I couldn't unwind
I saw so much I broke my mind
I just dropped in to see what condition my condition was in

Yeah, yeah, oh-yeah, what condition my condition was in

Someone painted April Fool in big black letters on a Dead End sign
I had my foot on the gas as I left the road and blew out my mind
Eight miles outta Memphis and I got no spare
Eight miles straight up downtown somewhere
I just dropped in to see what condition my condition was in

I said I just dropped in to see what condition my condition was in
Yeah
yeah
oh-yeah

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Kenny Rogers

Kenneth Donald "Kenny" Rogers (born August 21, 1938) is an American singer-songwriter, photographer, record producer, actor, entrepreneur and author. Though he has been most successful with country audiences, he has charted more than 120 hit singles across various music genres and topping the country and pop album charts for more than 200 individual weeks in the United States alone. more »

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Written by: MICKEY NEWBURY

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13 facts about this song

Musical Composition
"Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)" is performed in the genre of psychedelic pop and country rock.
Release Date
The song was released in November 1967 as a single and later in 1968 on the album "The First Edition".
Song Performance
This song was performed by Kenny Rogers and his band The First Edition. It was one of their first major successes.
Song Writer
"Just Dropped In" was written by Mickey Newbury. It is a great example of Newbury's early style and songwriting talent.
Chart Success
It reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Song Theme
In line with the riveting psychedelic theme of the late '60s, the song is about the experiences of an LSD trip.
Sound Effects
The song uses sound effects such as a reversed tape loop to mirror drug-induced disorientation.
Primary Vocalist
Though Kenny Rogers is primarily known for his country music career, he was the lead vocalist on this song before he achieved solo success.
Cover Versions
Despite being strongly associated with Kenny Rogers and The First Edition, the song has had cover versions by many artists over the years, including Ella Fitzgerald and Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings.
Film Appearance
The song became popular again in the late '90s with its appearance in the cult film "The Big Lebowski," where it accompanies a dream sequence.
Song Reception
Although it's an early psychedelic rock song, it was well received in the country genre as well, showcased by Kenny Rogers' later shift into country music.
Unique Ranking
The song is unique as it is considered not just among the best psychedelic songs but also one of the best country rock songs.
Grammy Nomination
Songwriter Mickey Newbury was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Country Song in 1968 for "Just Dropped In".

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