About The Song
Alan Jackson has the strength to change our moods. His style and music can either make our eyes water or make our bodies swing. It’s merely a proof and the temperament of an effective entertainer. With his “Remember When,” he made us believe in a truthful love. “Precious Memories,” made us closer to God. His “I’ll Go on Loving You” led us to the point of sensual love. This time, his “Summertime Blues” will make you wiggle your body as you move and groove to the beat.
Alan Jackson strengthens his music by mixing traditional honky-tonk and the mainstream country sounds. A different approach that is easy to understand and pleasing to hear. Indeed, Alan Jackson is one of the world’s most magnificent singers.
One of the most successful singles of Alan Jackson is “Summertime Blues.” Even though the song was a remake, he was able to give justice to the song as it was recognized and appreciated by the country music lovers.
“Summertime Blues” was originally recorded by Eddie Cochran back in 1958. Cochran himself and his manager Jerry Capehart wrote the words and lyrics of the song. Since its release, various artists re-recorded and re-released the single. However, the most notable rendition is from Alan Jackson. He mended a country style to the song that makes it more appealing. With this, it placed at number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Also, it reached at number seven on the U.S Billboard Country Songs.
Alan Jackson sold over 80 million records worldwide, making him one of the male best-selling country artists. He has a total of 66 singles on the Billboard chart that entered the Top 5 and on the No.1 spot. Also, his albums have topped the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and nine of those were certified multi-platinum.
Furthermore, he is a recipient of 2 Grammy Awards, 16 CMA Awards, 17 ACM Awards, and other award-giving bodies. Lastly, Alan Jackson is a member of the Grand Ole Opry and was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2001. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2017 by Loretta Lynn and into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2018.
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Lyrics
Well, I’m a gonna raise a fuss, I’m gonna raise a holler
About workin’ all summer just to try an’ earn a dollar
Everytime I call my baby, to try to get a date
My boss says, no dice, son, you gotta work late
Sometimes I wonder what I’m gonna do
‘Cause there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues
Well, my mom an papa told me, son, you gotta make some money
If you want to use the car to go ridin’ next sunday
Well I didn’t go to work, told the boss I was sick
Now you can’t use the car ’cause you didn’t work a lick
Sometimes I wonder what I’m gonna do
‘Cause there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues
Ow
I’m gonna take two weeks, gonna have a vacation
I’m gonna take my problem to the United Nation
Well I called my congressman and he said quote
“I’d like to help you son, but you’re too young to vote”
Sometimes I wonder what I’m gonna do
‘Cause there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues
Well, I’m a gonna raise a fuss, I’m gonna raise a holler
About workin’ all summer just to try an’ earn a dollar
Sometimes I wonder what I’m gonna do
‘Cause there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues
Yeah, sometimes I wonder what I’m gonna do
‘Cause there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues
No, there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues