The Church on Cumberland Road

Shenandoah

About The Church on Cumberland Road

"The Church on Cumberland Road" is a song written by Bob DiPiero, John Scott Sherrill and Dennis Robbins, and recorded by American country music group Shenandoah. It was released in January 1989 as the second single from their album The Road Not Taken. It was their first number-one hit in both the United States and Canada. In 2001, on a live CMT special, Rascal Flatts covered the song. It is also the first song the members of Rascal Flatts performed live together before officially forming in 1999.  


Year:
1989
2:58
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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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Shenandoah

Shenandoah is an American country music group founded in Muscle Shoals, Alabama in 1984 by Marty Raybon (lead vocals, acoustic guitar), Ralph Ezell (bass guitar, backing vocals), Stan Thorn (keyboards, backing vocals), Jim Seales (lead guitar, backing vocals), and Mike McGuire (drums, background vocals). Thorn and Ezell left the band in the mid-1990s, with Rocky Thacker taking over on bass guitar; Keyboardist Stan Munsey joined the line up in 1995. The band split up in 1997 after Raybon left. Seals, Munsey and McGuire reformed the band in 2000 with lead singer Brent Lamb, who was in turn replaced by Curtis Wright and then by Jimmy Yeary. Ezell rejoined in the early 2000s, and after his 2007 death, he was replaced by Mike Folsom. more »

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Written by: BOB DIPIERO, DENNIS ROBBINS, JOHN SCOTT SHERRILL

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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.
Release and Chart Success
It 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.
Song Background
The 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.
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.
Recognition and Acclaim
The song enjoyed widespread popularity and acclaim due its catchy tune and relatable lyrics, alongside the band's signature blend of country and bluegrass influences.
Live Performances
Shenandoah regularly included "The Church on Cumberland Road" in their setlist for live performances, often using it as an encore number due to its popularity.
Transcending Genres
Despite 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.
Other version of the song
The song has been covered by several other artists, demonstrating its enduring popularity in country music.
Songwriters Success
The 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.
Impact On Band's Career
The 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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