Introduction:
“Blue Blooded Woman” is a song by American country music artist Alan Jackson. Released in 1989, it was the debut single for Jackson, introducing him to the country music scene. The song was included in his first studio album, Here in the Real World, which was released in 1990. The track is an energetic honky-tonk number with a traditional country sound, reflecting the influences of the genre’s classic styles.
The song’s style is a blend of neotraditional country and honky-tonk, characterized by lively instrumentation and a catchy melody that emphasizes Jackson’s distinctive voice. The lyrics of “Blue Blooded Woman” humorously detail the narrator’s experiences with a high-maintenance woman from a wealthy background, contrasting his more down-to-earth country lifestyle with her refined tastes. The lively beat and Jackson’s authentic delivery made it a standout track, even though it didn’t achieve substantial commercial success compared to his later works.
“Blue Blooded Woman” marked Alan Jackson’s first entry into the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, peaking at No. 45. Although it didn’t climb very high on the charts, the song played a crucial role in establishing Jackson’s presence in the country music industry. Its moderate performance didn’t dampen Jackson’s momentum, and he quickly followed up with more successful singles from the Here in the Real World album, such as the title track “Here in the Real World” and “Wanted,” both of which reached the Top 5 on the country charts and solidified his reputation as one of the rising stars in country music.
Alan Jackson’s debut with “Blue Blooded Woman” laid the groundwork for a career that would flourish in the 1990s and beyond, defining him as one of the leading artists in the neotraditional country movement. The song’s release coincided with a period when country music was experiencing a resurgence of interest in its roots, with Jackson becoming a key figure in bringing traditional country sounds back into the mainstream. Despite its modest chart success, “Blue Blooded Woman” remains a significant track as the starting point of a career that would soon see Jackson become one of the genre’s most celebrated performers.
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Lyrics:
“Blue Blooded Woman”
She loves a violin, I love a fiddle
We go separate ways but we meet in the middle
Don’t see eye to eye but we’re hand in hand
A blue blooded woman and a redneck manThe lady I love, loves silk and satin
She was raised uptown with a silver spoon
Well, I was born on a farm just south of Jackson
We had an old Ford tractor and a country moonShe loves a violin, I love a fiddle
We go separate ways but we meet in the middle
Don’t see eye to eye but we’re hand in hand
A blue blooded woman and a redneck manShe’s Saks Fifth Avenue perfection
Caviar and dignified
Well, I live my life in Wal Mart fashion
And I like my sushi southern friedShe loves a violin, I love a fiddle
We go separate ways but we meet in the middle
Don’t see eye to eye but we’re hand in hand
A blue blooded woman and a redneck manShe loves a violin, I love a fiddle
We go separate ways but we meet in the middle
Don’t see eye to eye but we’re hand in hand
A blue blooded woman and a redneck manShe’s a blue blooded woman, I’m a redneck man…