Alan Jackson – Blue Ridge Mountain Song (Official Music Video)

Introduction:

“Blue Ridge Mountain Song” by Alan Jackson is a heartfelt track from his album The Bluegrass Album, released in September 2013. This song is an exploration of Jackson’s affinity for bluegrass music, a genre that has its roots in American folk traditions, particularly those from the Appalachian region. Known for his contributions to country music, Alan Jackson’s decision to delve into bluegrass with this album marked a notable departure from his usual style, showcasing his versatility as an artist.

The song itself is a narrative-driven piece, typical of bluegrass music, telling the story of young love in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a couple whose lives are intertwined with the natural beauty and rural simplicity of the region. The tale unfolds with emotional depth, describing moments of joy and heartache set against the backdrop of the Appalachian landscape. “Blue Ridge Mountain Song” is a quintessential example of storytelling through music, a hallmark of both country and bluegrass genres.

The Bluegrass Album was Jackson’s first full-fledged bluegrass album, a project he had been contemplating for several years. The album was released under Alan’s label, ACR (Alan’s Country Records), in collaboration with EMI Nashville. It features a collection of traditional bluegrass songs and Jackson’s own compositions, all performed with a blend of acoustic instruments characteristic of the genre, such as the banjo, mandolin, fiddle, and upright bass.

The album was well-received, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Bluegrass Albums chart and earning critical acclaim for Jackson’s authentic interpretation of bluegrass music. While “Blue Ridge Mountain Song” was not released as a single, it became one of the standout tracks, praised for its lyrical depth and emotional resonance. Jackson’s venture into bluegrass was seen as a tribute to the genre’s rich history and a reflection of his respect for traditional American music.

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Lyrics:

“Blue Ridge Mountain Song”

He met her in the fall of ’93 in the hills of Tennessee
She was barely 17, he was tall and strong and lean
They were deep in love by June
Hand in hand beneath that moonAnd she sang a little blue ridge mountain song
And he’d just hum along
And they’d dance all night till dawn
On a hillside all aloneThey were young and they were free
Like a mountain melody
In love as they could be
Singing that blue ridge song

She married in her mama’s wedding gown
Bought a house and settled down
He worked driving all around
All at large from town to town
And he’d come home every night
And she’d be waiting in the front porch light

And she’d sing a little blue ridge mountain song
And he’d just hum along
And they’d dance all night till dawn
On the front porch all alone

They were young and they were free
Like a mountain melody
In love as they could be
Singing that blue ridge song

They couldn’t tell him what was wrong
But they just didn’t know
It wasn’t very long until Jesus called her home
And he got down on his knees
Said “God don’t take my love from me”

Just let her sing a little blue ridge mountain song
Like she has all along
And I’ll dance with her till dawn
On a hill side all alone

And we’ll spend eternity like a mountain melody
In love as we can be
Singing that blue ridge song

Now he lives there all alone
In the house that they call home
In his heart there lies a void (?)
From the absence of her voice

And he lays down every night
Dreams about that front porch light
Where she sang a little blue ridge mountain song
And he’d just hum along
And they’d dance all night until dawn
On the hillside all alone

They were young and they were free
Like a mountain melody
In love as they could be
Singing that blue ridge song

Little blue ridge mountain song
Singing that blue ridge song
Sing a little blue ridge mountain song
Sing a little blue ridge mountain song
Singing that blue ridge song
Sing a little blue ridge mountain song
Sing a little blue ridge mountain song
Singing that blue ridge song
Sing a little blue ridge mountain song
Sing a little blue ride mountain song
Little blue ridge mountain song