Church on Cumberland Road
Shenandoah
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Just about a mile off-a one-oh-nine, There's a little church sittin' back in the pines. I promised that girl she was gonna be mine; I wouldn't be surprised if she was standin' there cryin'. Chorus: Wo-ah, I didn't know this bored-out Ford could go so slow. Wo-ah, You got to put your foot down on the floor, 'Yeah we've been rocking all night, now, don't you know You gotta get me to the church on Cumberland Road. Billy's passed out in the back, But I think he's alive. Bobby's got his head hangin' over the side. Here we are doin' only ninety-five. What's the matter with you, man? I thought you said you could drive! (Chorus) Verse3: Sweeter than the dew on a honeysuckle vine, Hotter than noon on the Fourth of July, Cutest little girl that I ever have known Waitin' at the church on Cumberland Road. (Chorus)
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Written by: BOB DIPIERO, DENNIS ROBBINS, JOHN SCOTT SHERRILL
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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13 facts about this song
Release Information"Church on Cumberland Road" was released on December 24, 1988.
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Billboard Chart PerformanceIt became the band Shenandoah's first number one hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts in the USA.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Bob DiPiero, John Scott Sherrill, and Dennis Robbins.
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AlbumIt was the lead single from Shenandoah's second album "The Road Not Taken."
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GenreThe song is categorized under the country music genre.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the label Columbia Records.
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DurationThe song has a duration of approximately 2 minutes and 50 seconds.
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AchievementsIn addition to reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, "Church on Cumberland Road" also peaked at number 29 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks.
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LegacyThe song has been recognized as one of the standout tracks from Shenandoah's early career and helped establish their reputation in the country music scene.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Church on Cumberland Road" was directed by Bill Pope and premiered in early 1989.
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Cover VersionsDespite its success, the song has not received many notable cover versions, perhaps due to its distinct country sound.
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Story Behind the SongThe song tells the tale of a man rushing back to the titular church on Cumberland Road to marry his sweetheart, with the song's unfolding drama giving it a unique appeal among country music fans.
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Shenandoah's RecognitionFollowing the success of "The Church on Cumberland Road", Shenandoah went on to accumulate a total of 13 number one singles on the country music charts.
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