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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.

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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