Don't Rock the Jukebox
Alan Jackson
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Don't rock the jukebox I want to hear some Jones 'Cause my heart ain't ready For the Rolling Stones I don't feel like rockin' Since my baby's gone So don't rock the jukebox Play me a country song Before you drop that quarter Keep one thing in mind You got a heart-broke hillbilly Standing here in line I've been down and lonely Ever since she left Before you punch that number Could I make one request Don't rock the jukebox I want to hear some Jones 'Cause my heart ain't ready For the Rolling Stones I don't feel like rockin' Since my baby's gone So don't rock the jukebox Play me a country song I ain't got nothin' Against rock and roll But when your heart's been broken You need a song that's slow There ain't nothin' like a steel guitar To drown a memory Before you spend your money baby Play a song for me Don't rock the jukebox I want to hear some Jones 'Cause my heart ain't ready For the Rolling Stones I don't feel like rockin' Since my baby's gone So don't rock the jukebox Play me a country song Yeah, don't rock the jukebox Play me a country song.
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Written by: ROGER MURRAH, KEITH STEGALL, ALAN JACKSON
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Music Genre Classification"Don't Rock the Jukebox" is a country music song, a genre that is popular in the United States and associated with Southern culture.
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Artist RecognitionThe song was released by Alan Jackson, a multi-award-winning artist who has been recognized as one of the greatest country musicians of all-time. He has received recognition from the Country Music Association, Academy of Country Music, and the Grammy Awards.
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Release Date and Album Information"Don't Rock the Jukebox" was released on April 29, 1991, as the lead single from Jackson's second album of the same name.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached the number one spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts where it held the position for one week and spent a total of twenty weeks on the chart.
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Songwriting Details"Don't Rock the Jukebox" was written by Alan Jackson, Roger Murrah, and Keith Stegall, showcasing Jackson's songwriting talent.
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Honorable Mentions and Award RecognitionsThe song was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1992 for Best Country Song but lost to "Achy Breaky Heart" by Billy Ray Cyrus.
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Commercial SuccessDespite not winning the Grammy, "Don't Rock the Jukebox" was a commercial success, helping Jackson's second album achieve RIAA-certified platinum status, indicating over one million copies sold.
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Music Video RecognitionThe music video for "Don't Rock the Jukebox" was directed by Julien Temple. It was nominated for an award by the Country Music Association in 1992.
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Song InspirationThe inspiration for the song came during a band rehearsal when bass player Roger Wills was struggling with the jukebox in a local bar, prompting Jackson to advise him, "Don’t rock the jukebox!"
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Cultural Impact"Don't Rock the Jukebox" has become a classic in country music, often played on radio stations and in bars, inspiring sing-alongs and proving the endurance of its catchy melody and relatable lyrics.
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