The 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
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10 facts about this song
Production Facts"The Church on Cumberland Road" is a song performed by American country music group, Shenandoah.
- The song was written by Bob DiPiero, John Scott Sherrill, and Dennis Robbins.
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Release and Chart SuccessIt was released in January 1989 as the first single from their album "The Road Not Taken".
- This song became Shenandoah's first number one hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. It peaked at the top spot in April 1989.
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Song BackgroundThe song tells a story about a man who is in a hurry to get to the church to marry his sweetheart and is unable to resist the urge to drive faster to get to the church on time.
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Musical Style"The Church on Cumberland Road" is a mid-tempo song, with electric guitar and synthesizers in the mix. The lyrics are characterized with a sense of urgency and anticipation.
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Recognition and AcclaimThe song enjoyed widespread popularity and acclaim due its catchy tune and relatable lyrics, alongside the band's signature blend of country and bluegrass influences.
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Live PerformancesShenandoah regularly included "The Church on Cumberland Road" in their setlist for live performances, often using it as an encore number due to its popularity.
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Transcending GenresDespite being labeled as a country music song, "The Church on Cumberland Road" has occasionally crossed over into pop and adult contemporary charts because of its universal appeal.
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Other version of the songThe song has been covered by several other artists, demonstrating its enduring popularity in country music.
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Songwriters SuccessThe success of "The Church on Cumberland Road" brought greater recognition to its songwriters, Bob DiPiero, John Scott Sherrill, and Dennis Robbins, and added to their reputation as some of Nashville's finest songwriters.
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Impact On Band's CareerThe success of "The Church on Cumberland Road" was a defining moment for Shenandoah, establishing them as prominent figures in the country music scene during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
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