Mountain Dew
Ray Charles · Other Songs - Ray Charles
Where you lay down a dollar or two
You go round the bend and you come back again
With a jug of that good ole mountain dew
They call it that ole mountain dew Lord Lord and them
that refuse it are few
I'll hush up my mug if you'll fill up my jug with that
good ole mountain dew
The preacher came by with his head high said hi said
his wife took down with the flu
And he thought that we're hard just to give him a quart
Of that good old mountain dew
Well we call it that ole mountain dew
My uncle Mort he's sawed off and he's short he measures bout four foot two
But he thinks he's a giant when you give him a pint
of that good old mountain dew
Well we call it that ole mountain dew
Hush up my mug if you'll fill up my jug with that good ole mountain dew
Mountain Dew - Ray Charles
Ray Charles's 'Mountain Dew' stands as a quintessential example of his mastery over the boogie-woogie and R&B styles that defined his career. Recorded during a pivotal era in his discography, the track showcases his signature approach, blending driving piano rhythms with a soulful vocal delivery that emphasized emotional depth over technical complexity. As a staple of his catalog, the song reflects the influence of gospel and blues traditions while pushing the boundaries of what was considered acceptable in popular music at the time. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to capture the raw energy of the 1950s and 60s, making it a defining piece of the American music landscape that continues to resonate with listeners today.