The Talkin' Song Repair Blues
Alan Jackson
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The mechanic raised up from under my hood He shook his head and said, "This ain't good Your timin' belt's done shrunk one size too small Those spark plug wires are a little too long And your main prodsponder's nearly gone Your injector ports are stripped and that ain't all" "Your torque converter's runnin' low on torque And that water pump's nearly down a quart But we caught it all in time so you're in luck" He said, "I've got the time and I've got the parts Just give me the word and I'm ready to start I think we can bring her in for eight hundred bucks" But don't be downhearted, I can fix it for you, sonny It won't take too long, it'll just take money Then he said, "Ain't you that songwriter guy" And I said, "Yes I am," he said, "So am I" He sat down and played me a song by the grease rack When he finished singin' he gave me a smile And I closed my eyes and pondered awhile He said, "What do you think Now don't hold nothin' back" Well, I gave him my most sorrowful look And I said, "This song's got a broken hook I can order you a new one from Nashville but it won't be cheap And I know you've been using a cut rate thesaurus 'Cause your adverbs are backed up into your chorus Now your verse is runnin' on verbs that are way too weak" But don't be downhearted, I can fix it for you, sonny It won't take too long, it'll just take money And I said, "Hold on friend now I'm not through I hate to be the one to give you the news But your whole melodic structure's done worked itself loose It's got so many dotted eighth notes in it I'd keep her under fifty beats per minute I mean, that's just me talkin', it's really up to you" "And you've got a bad safety problem with That dominant chord with the augmented fifth Just see how dangerously high it raises you up So just go on over and work on my car I'll sit here by the fan and chances are I can straighten this thing out for..eigh..nine hundred bucks" But don't be downhearted, I can fix it for you, sonny It won't take too long You guessed it Well, It may be a hit I like it
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9 facts about this song
Genre Classifications"The Talkin' Song Repair Blues" is a song in the country music genre. Specifically, it leans towards neotraditional country, which is a sub-genre that emphasizes a more traditional, old school style.
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Album ClassificationThe song is from Alan Jackson's 13th album "What I Do". The album was released by Arista Nashville in 2004.
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Songwriter FactsAlan Jackson wrote this song along with the help of songwriter Timothy John Johnson. Johnson has contributed to several country music hits.
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Chart Performance"The Talkin' Song Repair Blues" was a hit song, reaching number 18 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 2005.
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Lyrics OverviewThe lyrics of the song humorously depict Jackson's attempt to fix things in his house, including his radio playing a talk song, and later seeking the services of a professional repairman.
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Music Video ClassificationsThe music video for the song was directed by Morgan Lawley, who is known for making several famous country music videos.
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Music Career RecognitionAs part of his decorated music career, Alan Jackson has been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2017, which signifies his impact in country music.
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Awards OverviewAlthough "The Talkin' Song Repair Blues" did not win any awards, Alan Jackson has received over 90 major music awards throughout his career.
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Reviews and ReceptionCritics and fans alike praised "The Talkin' Song Repair Blues" for Jackson's distinct country sound and the playful, humorous tone of the lyrics.
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