About the Song
Ah, summertime. Those long, lazy days stretching out before you, filled with the promise of warm sunshine, cool lemonade, and carefree fun. But for some folks, summer can bring a different kind of feeling – a touch of restlessness, a yearning for a break from the ordinary. That’s the sentiment captured perfectly in the toe-tapping tune, “Summertime Blues”, by country music legend Alan Jackson.
Released in 1994, this song might surprise some who know Jackson for his heartfelt ballads and down-home country charm. “Summertime Blues” is a cover, originally a rock and roll classic by Eddie Cochran from the late 1950s. But Jackson takes the song and infuses it with his own brand of country twang, creating a version that resonated with audiences both young and old.
Now, this ain’t your typical summertime anthem filled with barbecues and fireworks. “Summertime Blues” taps into that feeling of being stuck when everyone else seems to be enjoying the season. It’s about the frustration of working long hours just to make ends meet, while all you want to do is take a break and spend some time with your sweetheart. It’s a feeling many of us can relate to, regardless of age or background.
So, if you’re feeling a little beat down by the summer heat, or if the pressures of work are keeping you from enjoying those long days, then crank up Alan Jackson’s “Summertime Blues”. It’s a song that reminds us that we’re not alone in our struggles, and that sometimes, a good dose of down-home blues is just what the doctor ordered.