Bubba Hyde
Diamond Rio
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Barney works down at the A & P He drives a baby blue A.M.C. Ain't missed of day of work in 13 years He's a fire department volunteer He's got a yard that's always just been mowed Collected stamps since he was 10 years old You've never seen a more regular guy But when the sun goes down on Friday night Chorus: Slaps on his Hai Karate after shave Puts on his Elvis jacket custom-made Gets in his patent leather zebra boots Fires up his super sport Malibu He burns the rubber 'cross the county line A honky tonkin' fool till closing time You ought to see him metamorphosize From Barney Jekyll into Bubba Hyde Monday morning it's a suit and tie Attention shoppers there's a two-for-one buy Tuesday afternoon he mans the wheel Makes his round in the bookmobile He's got a Wednesday night canasta game Thursday's the tourney at the bowling lanes His friends would freak out if they only knew The party animal he turns into Chorus You oughta see him metamorphosize
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Written by: GENE NELSON, CRAIG MICHAEL WISEMAN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Bubba Hyde" by Diamond Rio is a genre-bending song that merges County and Rock music together, creating a unique sound.
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Album ReleaseThe song is a part of the band's 1996 album "IV", which is the band's fourth studio album.
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Chart Performance"Bubba Hyde" peaked at number 16 on the U.S. Billboard Country Singles chart in 1997, showcasing its popularity among country music fans.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Craig Wiseman and Gene Nelson, two well-known names in the Country Music industry. Both have penned hits for a number of successful artists.
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StorytellingThe song tells a narrative about a character named "Bubba Hyde," who switches between being a respectful, nine-to-five businessman to a country boy when the weekend comes.
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Band MembersThe song features vocals from all six members of Diamond Rio, which includes Marty Roe, Gene Johnson, Jimmy Olander, Brian Prout, Dan Truman, and Dana Williams.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Bubba Hyde" was directed by Deaton-Flanigen Productions. It features the band performing, interspersed with clips showcasing the transformation of the character described in the song.
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Live PerformancesSince its release, "Bubba Hyde" has been a popular choice in the band's live performances, much to the delight of fans.
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Band’s Recording ProcessesDiamond Rio is noted for recording their songs as a band, an unusual practice in Nashville where studio musicians usually play on recordings.
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Critical AcclaimEven though "Bubba Hyde" didn't top the charts, it was praised for its storytelling and received positive reviews from many critics.
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Diamond Rio’s RecognitionDiamond Rio has been recognized for their contribution to country music with numerous awards, including Grammy awards, and "Bubba Hyde" is considered one of their classic hits.
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Interesting Fact about the Title"Bubba Hyde" plays on a well-known literary reference, mirroring the duality of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in its protagonist's transformation from prim office worker to outgoing party-goer.
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