You Do Your Thing

Montgomery Gentry

About You Do Your Thing

"You Do Your Thing" is a song recorded by American country music duo Montgomery Gentry. It was released in July 2004 as the second single and title track from the album of the same name. The song reached #22 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The song was written by Ed Hill and Casey Beathard.


Year:
2004
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Put me on a mountain, way back in the back woods
Put me on a lake with pickin on the line
Put me 'round a campfire cookin' something I just cleaned
You do your thing, I'll do mine

I ain't tradin' in my family's safety
Just to save a little gas
And I'll pray to God any place, any time
And you can bet I'll pick up the phone if Uncle Sam calls me up
You do your thing, I'll do mine

Hey, I'll worry about me
You just worry about you
And I'll believe what I believe
And you believe what you believe too

I ain't gonna spare the rod
'cause that ain't what my daddy did
And I sure know the difference between wrong and right
You know, to me it's all just common sense
A broken rule, a consequence
You do your thing, I'll do mine

Hey, I'll worry about me
You just worry about you
And I'll believe what I believe
And you believe what you believe too

I'm gonna keep on working hard
Make my money the old-fashioned way
I don't want to piece of someone else's pie
If I don't get my fill on life I ain't gonna blame no one but me
You do your thing, I'll do mine

You ain't gonna be my judge
'cause my judge will judge us all one day
You do your thing, I'll do mine

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Montgomery Gentry

Montgomery Gentry is an American country music duo composed of vocalists Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry, both natives of Kentucky. The two began performing in the 1990s as part of two different bands with Montgomery's brother, John Michael Montgomery. Although Gentry won a talent contest in 1994, he reunited with Eddie Montgomery after Gentry was unable to find a solo record deal, and Montgomery Gentry was founded in 1999. The duo is known for its Southern rock influences, and has collaborated with Charlie Daniels, Toby Keith, Five for Fighting and members of The Allman Brothers Band. more »

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Written by: CASEY BEATHARD, ED HILL

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10 facts about this song

Release and Reception
"You Do Your Thing" by Montgomery Gentry was released in 2004 and quickly became one of the iconic songs of the early 2000s country music scene.
Album Excellence
The song is from the fourth studio album of Montgomery Gentry which is also titled "You Do Your Thing". This album was rated platinum, demonstrating its incredible popularity.
Chart Performance
"You Do Your Thing" made a significant impact on various music charts. It reached no. 2 on the U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums chart and no.10 on the Billboard 200 album chart.
Notable Tracklist
Another interesting fact about the album "You Do Your Thing" is that it includes some of Montgomery Gentry's most popular songs. For instance, the singles "Hell Yeah", "Gone", and "Something to Be Proud of" were all part of this same album.
Duo's Success
"You Do Your Thing” contributed significantly to raising the profile of the duo Montgomery Gentry, which is made up of Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry. The success of the song helped establish them as one of the leading acts in country music during the 2000s.
Song's Theme
The song "You Do Your Thing" encompasses a very American, freedom-loving sentiment that is so synonymous with country music. The theme of the song is about living life on your own terms and letting others do the same.
Creative Team
Songwriters Casey Beathard and Ed Hill are credited with writing "You Do Your Thing”. Both have written numerous hits for other prominent country artists, making their contribution to the song’s success significant.
Gentry's Tragic Passing
Interestingly, "You Do Your Thing" continues to be a significant song in the duo's discography, especially after the tragic helicopter crash death of Troy Gentry in 2017. The song now stands as a testament to the duo's impact on the genre.
The Duo's Recognition
14 years after the release of "You Do Your Thing", Montgomery Gentry was inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, attesting to the influence and popularity of their work.
Album's Production
"You Do Your Thing" album was produced by renowned country music producer, Rivers Rutherford. This album was a landmark in Montgomery Gentry's career and helped them secure several award nominations.

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