Introduction:
“Mercury Blues” by Alan Jackson is a country hit that became popular after its release in 1993. It was featured on Jackson’s 1992 album A Lot About Livin’ (And a Little ’bout Love), which included some of his biggest hits. The song is a cover of K.C. Douglas’ 1948 track “Mercury Boogie,” a blues number celebrating the iconic Mercury car, a popular American vehicle at the time. Over the years, this song was covered by various artists before Jackson’s version turned it into a country favorite.
Alan Jackson’s rendition of “Mercury Blues” injects country flair into the original blues melody, giving it a more upbeat and modern feel while retaining its tribute to the car. Jackson reworked the song to focus on a man’s romantic misfortunes, where his love interest is swayed by someone who owns a Mercury, a symbol of style and affluence. The song resonated with audiences for its fun, energetic vibe and relatable themes, climbing to number two on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 1993.
With its lighthearted narrative and catchy tune, “Mercury Blues” has since become a staple in Alan Jackson’s discography, often featured in his live performances. The song’s transformation from a post-WWII blues piece into a modern country hit underscores Jackson’s ability to bridge musical genres while paying homage to American cultural symbols.
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Lyrics:
“Mercury Blues”
Well if I had money,
I’d tell you what I’d do,
I go downtown buy a Mercury or two.
Crazy bout a Mercury,
Lord I’m crazy bout a Mercury,
I’m gonna buy me a Mercury & cruise it up & down the road.Well the girl I love,
I stole her from a friend.
He got lucky stole her back again,
She heard he had a Mercury.
Lord she’s crazy bout a Mercury.
I’m gonna buy me a Mercury & cruise it up & down the road.Hey now mama
You look so fine
Driven round in your Mercury 49′
Crazy bout a Mercury
Lord I’m crazy bout a Mercury
I’m gonna buy me a Mercury & cruise it up & down the road.Well my baby went out
Didn’t stay long,
Bought herself a Mercury, come a cruisen home.
She’s crazy bout a Mercury,
Yeah she’s crazy bout a Mercury.
I’m gonna buy me a Mercury & cruise it up & down the road.
(Ahhh cruise now)Well if I had money,
I’d tell you what I’d do,
I go downtown buy a Mercury or two.
Crazy bout a Mercury,
Lord I’m crazy bout a Mercury,
I’m gonna buy me a Mercury & cruise it up & down the road.
I’m gonna buy me a Mercury & cruise it up & down the road.
I’m gonna buy me a Mercury & cruise it up & down the road.