Summertime Blues
Alan Jackson · Original Album Classics [2011]
Well, I'm a-gonna raise a fuss, I'm a-gonna raise a holler
About a-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 'n' papa told me, ''Son, you gotta make some money,
If you wanna 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.
--- Instrumental ---
I'm gonna take two weeks, gonna have a vacation
I'm gonna take my problem to the United Nations
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.
--- Instrumental ---
Well, I'm a-gonna raise a fuss, I'm a-gonna raise a holler
About workin' all summer just to try an' earn a dollar
Sometimes I wonder what I'm a-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...
Summertime Blues - Alan Jackson
Alan Jackson's rendition of 'Summertime Blues' stands as a definitive country interpretation of the classic rock standard. Originally recorded by the Allman Brothers Band in 1969, the song's narrative of a weary trucker seeking respite resonates deeply within the American musical tradition. Jackson's version, featured on his compilation 'Original Album Classics [2011]', showcases his signature smooth vocal delivery and acoustic-driven arrangement. By blending the raw storytelling of the original with his signature country sensibility, Jackson pays homage to the song's enduring legacy while establishing it firmly within the landscape of modern country music. The track exemplifies his ability to reinterpret timeless material, ensuring its continued relevance for audiences who appreciate both the roots of the genre and its contemporary evolution.