Take This Job and Shove It
Johnny Paycheck · 1977
27 min · 10 tracks · country
A rebellious anthem wrapped in honky-tonk melodies, echoing the frustrations of the working class.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quick bursts of rebellion
- working-class frustration anthems
- concise storytelling with resolution
- sing-along moments with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- slow-paced reflective experiences
- long, sprawling compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 1977, Johnny Paycheck was solidifying his place in country music after his breakthrough hit 'Take This Job and Shove It' from this album. This release came during a period of increased visibility following his prior success, marking a crucial moment in his career as he embraced themes of blue-collar discontent.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Merle Haggard· David Allan Coe· Waylon Jennings
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Take This Job and Shove It 2:35
- 2 From Cotton to Satin (From Birmingham to Manhattan) 3:05
- 3 The Spirits of St. Louis 3:03
- 4 The 4" F" Blues 2:37
- 5 Barstool Mountain 2:50
- 6 Georgia in a Jug 2:41
- 7 The Fool Strikes Again 2:28
- 8 The Man From Bowling Green 2:49
- 9 When I Had a Home to Go To 2:14
- 10 Colorado Kool-Aid 3:35
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