Born in … Read Full Bio ↴Aaron Tippin (born July 3, 1958) is a country music singer.
Born in Pensacola, Florida, but raised in upstate South Carolina, Tippin performed in local honky-tonks in the 1970s. He competed on TNN's "You Can Be A Star" talent contest in 1986, landed a song publishing contract and moved to Nashville in 1987. During this time he wrote songs for The Kingsmen, David Ball, The Midsouth Boys, Mark Collie, and Charlie Pride. He would spend his nights working at a mill in Kentucky and spend his days driving 60 miles to Nashville to write songs.
Tippin performed his first Nashville nightclub show in 1990, and it earned him a contract with RCA records. His first single, "You've Got to Stand for Something", cracked the top 10 in 1991 and allowed him to go to the Persian Gulf with Bob Hope, to entertain the troops. Then, in 1992, Aaron's single "There Ain't Nothin' Wrong With the Radio" stayed at No. 1 for three weeks.
In 1995, Tippin married Thea Corontzos, and he, Thea, and his manager, Billy Craven, created Tippin's company, Tip Top Entertainment. Tippin also opened two hunting supply stores called Aaron Tippin Firearms. One is located close to where he lives in Smithville, Tennessee, and the other run by his father in Oak City, North Carolina.
In 1998, Tippin moved to Lyric Street Records and charted a No.1 hit with "Kiss This", co-written with his wife Thea in 2000. In the wake of 9/11, his patriotic anthem, "Where the Stars and Stripes and Eagle Fly", peaked at No. 2. Both songs crossed over onto the Hot 100 charts; in fact, "Stars And Stripes" was his biggest crossover hit.
In 2006, Tippin started up his own record label, Nippit Records; the label's name is "Tippin" spelled backwards.
Other facts
* Survived lightning strikes on (at least) seven different occasions.
* Was granted pilot licence when he was 15
The Night Shift
Aaron Tippin Lyrics
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Marvin, he was a friend of mine
And he could sing a song
His heart in every line
Marvin sang of the joy and pain
He opened up our minds
And I still can hear him say
What's going on
Say you will sing your songs
Forevermore (evermore)
Gonna be some sweet sounds
Coming down on the nightshift
I bet you're singing proud
Oh I bet you'll pull a crowd
Gonna be a long night
It's gonna be all right
On the nightshift
Oh you found another home
I know you're not alone
On the nightshift
Jackie (Jackie), hey what'you doing now
It seems like yesterday
When we were working out
Jackie (Jackie, oh) you set
The world on fire
You came and gifted us
Your love it lifted us
Higher and higher
Keep it up and
We'll be there
At your side
Oh say you will sing
Your songs forevermore (evermore)
Gonna be some sweet sounds
Coming down on the nightshift
I bet you're singing proud
Oh I bet you'll pull a crowd
Gonna be a long night
It's gonna be all right
On the nightshift
Oh you found another home
I know you're not alone
On the nightshift
Gonna miss your sweet voice
That soulful voice
On the nightshift
We all remember you
Ooh the songs are coming through
At the end of a long day
It's gonna be okay
On the nightshift
You found another home
I know you're not alone
On the nightshift
Aaron Tippin's song "The Night Shift" is a tribute to the great musicians who have passed away. The song, co-written by F. Golde, W. Orange, and D. Lambert, celebrates the lives of two deceased musicians, Marvin and Jackie. The lyrics talk about their contributions to music and how they impacted the lives of people who listened to their songs.
The song starts by introducing Marvin, a friend of the singer, who had a beautiful voice and sang from his heart about the joys and the pains of life. Marvin's lyrics had a profound impact on the listeners, and he made them see the world differently. The singer reminisces about the time when Marvin used to say, "Aw talk to me so you can see what's going on." The singer also asks Marvin to keep singing forevermore.
The song then transitions to Jackie, another musician whose love and songs lifted people higher and higher. Jackie set the world on fire with his music, and the listeners were grateful for the gift of his love. The singer encourages Jackie to continue singing forevermore and assures him that they will all be there by his side.
Overall, the song celebrates the lives of Marvin and Jackie, who might have passed away, but their music lives on forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Marvin, he was a friend of mine
I had a friend named Marvin
And he could sing a song
He had a good singing voice
His heart in every line
He sang with feeling and emotion
Marvin sang of the joy and pain
His songs conveyed both happiness and sadness
He opened up our minds
His music broadened our perspectives
And I still can hear him say
His voice echoes in my memory
Aw talk to me so you can see
Communicate with me so you can understand
What's going on
What is happening in the world
Say you will sing your songs
Promise to continue creating music
Forevermore (evermore)
For all time, without end
Gonna be some sweet sounds
There will be enjoyable music
Coming down on the nightshift
Playing during the overnight hours
I bet you're singing proud
You are probably feeling proud of your singing
Oh I bet you'll pull a crowd
You will attract a large audience
Gonna be a long night
The night will be lengthy
It's gonna be all right
Everything will be okay
On the nightshift
During the overnight work hours
Oh you found another home
You have passed on to the afterlife
I know you're not alone
I believe you are with others who have also passed on
Jackie (Jackie), hey what'you doing now
Addressing someone named Jackie and asking what they are currently up to
It seems like yesterday
It feels as though it wasn't long ago
When we were working out
When we were together and making music
Jackie (Jackie, oh) you set
Jackie, you caused a sensation
The world on fire
You made a big impact
You came and gifted us
You blessed us with your talent
Your love it lifted us
Your affection elevated us
Higher and higher
To greater heights
Keep it up and
Continue doing what you're doing
We'll be there
We will support you
At your side
By your side
Gonna miss your sweet voice
We will miss your pleasant singing
That soulful voice
Your voice with soul and emotion
We all remember you
We still think of you
Ooh the songs are coming through
Your music lives on
At the end of a long day
After a tiring day
It's gonna be okay
Everything will be fine
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AARON TIPPIN, MARCUS JOHNSON
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