(We're Not) The Jet Set
George Jones, Tammy Wynette
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By a fountain back in Rome I fell in love with you In a small cafe in Athens You said you loved me too And it was April in Paris When I first held you close to me Rome, Georgia Athens, Texas And Paris, Tennessee No we're not the jet set We're the old Chevrolet set There's no Riviera In Festus, Missouri And you won't find Onasis In Mullinville, Kansas No, we're not the jet set We're the old Chevrolet set But ain't we got love? No we're not the jet set We're the old Chevrolet set Our steak and martinis Is draft beer with weiners Our Bach and Tchaikovsky Is Haggard and Husky No we're not the jet set We're the old Chevrolet set But ain't we got love? No, we're not the jet set We're the old Chevrolet set The Jones and Wynette set Ain't the flamin' suzette set Our Bach and Tchaikovsky Is Haggard n'
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Written by: Bobby Braddock
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Artist History"(We're Not) the Jet Set" is a duet by George Jones and Tammy Wynette. The duo was also known as "The President and the First Lady" of country music. Both were successful solo artists, and they married each other in 1969, forming one of the most iconic partnerships in country music history.
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Song FeaturesThe song released in 1974, is a country-style play on urban-rural divide in American society. It elevates the simplicity and authenticity of country living over the lavish lifestyle portrayed by the rich and famous Jet Set.
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Writers"(We're Not) the Jet Set" was penned by Bobby Braddock, a renowned country music songwriter, known for classics such as "He Stopped Loving Her Today".
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached the number 15 position on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, showcasing the widespread popularity and acceptance it received during its release.
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Album Success"(We're Not) the Jet Set" was the lead single from the album "George Jones and Tammy Wynette", which was released in the same year. The album was a commercial success, strengthening their position as the country's leading duo.
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MusicalityThe song beautifully harmonizes with the traditional country music sounds, making use of pedal steel guitars and a two-step beat.
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Satirical UndertonesThe lyrics of the song humorously contrast the high society and the country folks. It intentionally confuses the names of exotic Jet Set locations with simple daily things like 'Rome' (Georgia) with 'Rome' (Italy) or 'Paris' (Tennessee) with 'Paris' (France).
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Legacy"(We're Not) the Jet Set" has since become a classic in country music, revered for its light-hearted take on American social divisions, its satirical lyrics, and the excellent vocal performances of George Jones and Tammy Wynette.
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