Raised on George Jones and Tammy Wynette, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Emmylou Harris, she sang harmonies as a toddler, eventually thinking she'd make a career of it. Following the murder-suicide of her parents (perpetrated by her father) in 1986, she moved into her aunt and uncle's home.
Not long afterwards, sister Shelby Lynne moved to Nashville for a career in music, and after her high school graduation, Moorer followed. She sang harmonies with her sister for a while but returned to Alabama to earn a degree in public relations. She skipped the graduation ceremony to move back to Nashville.
Her song "A Soft Place to Fall" was tapped for Robert Redford's The Horse Whisperer in 1998, and she also appeared in the movie. Because the ballad earned her an Academy Award nomination, she performed it on the 1999 Oscars ceremony. However, none of her singles from her debut "Alabama Song" or its follow-up "The Hardest Part" received much radio airplay, nor achieving chart success though both projects were highly praised by critics.
When Brown moved from MCA to sister label Universal South, Moorer followed. Her 2002 album "Miss Fortune" earned more raves, but didn't meet sales expectations. She almost got another big break by recording the duet "Picture" with Kid Rock after Sheryl Crow had bowed out. However, Crow changed her mind, and the Rock/Crow-version became a huge radio hit. Yet, the song was credited on the charts to both Crow and Moorer. In addition, the CD single featuring Moorer sold 500,000 copies and is certified Gold by the RIAA. Her ballad "Tumbling Down" (from Miss Fortune) was featured on the soundtrack of the popular 2002 film The Rookie.
Her live album album "Show"(2003) was recorded in one night (two performances) at the 12th and Porter in Nashville and despite popular belief, it features the first recorded collaboration by both Moorer sisters.
After releasing Show and a DVD on Universal South, Moorer moved to independent label Sugar Hill Records. With a slightly rougher edge than past efforts, The Duel was released in April 2004.
After a divorce between Moorer and Primm, she eventually married Steve Earle, after serving as his opening act on a European tour. Earle produced her 2006 album, "Getting Somewhere". Moorer wrote all the songs, with the exception of one co-written with Earle. She and Earle were nominated for a Grammy award in the category Best Country Collaboration with Vocals, for the song "Days Aren't Long Enough" from Earle's "Washington Square Serenade".
Moorer released the Buddy Miller-produced "Mockingbird" in February 2008; an album mainly of covers of songs by female singer/songwriters including her sister, Shelby Lynne.
Her latest studio album "Crows" (2010), features her first departure from the Contemporary Country style of her earlier albums, instead changing to a Pop and Contemporary Singer/Songwriter style.
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Yessirree
Allison Moorer Lyrics
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It's just a watering hole but many a soul go there to quench their thirst
When my whistle's dry there's nowhere that I can think of I'd rather be
It's called the blue moon tap room, yessirree, yessirree
It has thirty cent draws and that's because they only cost Tony two-bits
See it's Tony's joint and he makes it a point to let every poor bum get lit
He's a drunk's patron saint and he won't hesitate to fix you some supper for free
It's called the blue moon tap room, yessirree, yessirree
With our foots on the rail and our buckets of ale we tell stories no one believes
We spit and we cuss at the lives that left us then toast to our freedom with glee
It's called the blue moon tap room, yessirree, yessirree
I sit tight each night til they turn up the lights empty my last one and leave
Then squint my eyes at the dawn in the sky as people walk by on the street
God only knows where it is they go but there's only one place for me
It's called the blue moon tap room, yessirree, yessirree
The lyrics to "Yessirree" by Allison Moorer paint a vivid picture of a magical place where the singer goes to quench their thirst and escape the world. This place is called the Blue Moon Tap Room, a watering hole that's become a sanctuary for many souls who are looking for a little heaven on earth. The Blue Moon Tap Room is owned by a man named Tony, who is known for his generosity towards those who struggle with alcoholism. Despite his own struggles, Tony makes it a point to provide thirty cent draws to his patrons, so they can drink on a budget.
The singer describes how the Blue Moon Tap Room is a place where they can go to relax and forget about the troubles of the world. Each morning at eight, Tony opens the gates to the Blue Moon Tap Room, and the singer and their friends join him to drink buckets of ale and tell stories that no one believes. The Blue Moon Tap Room is a place where they can be themselves without fear of judgment or rejection. They spit and cuss at the lives that left them behind and toast to their freedom with glee.
As the night wears on and the lights begin to dim, the singer reluctantly finishes their last drink and leaves the Blue Moon Tap Room, only to squint at the dawn in the sky as people walk by on the street. The singer wonders where these people are going and what their lives are like, but ultimately realizes that there's only one place for them. The Blue Moon Tap Room is a sanctuary, a place where they can escape the world and find a little peace.
Overall, "Yessirree" tells the story of a magical and generous bartender who provides a safe haven for those who struggle with alcoholism. It's a story of friendship, camaraderie, and resilience, and it's a testament to the fact that sometimes, the most magical places in the world are the ones we create for ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
I know a magical place to get a taste of a little heaven on earth
I know of a special place that brings happiness and contentment.
It's just a watering hole but many a soul go there to quench their thirst
It may be a simple bar, but it attracts many people who seek comfort and satisfaction.
When my whistle's dry there's nowhere that I can think of I'd rather be
When I'm in need of a drink, there's no better place to be.
It's called the blue moon tap room, yessirree, yessirree
It's named the blue moon tap room, without a doubt.
It has thirty cent draws and that's because they only cost Tony two-bits
The drinks are cheap because Tony, the owner, doesn't charge much.
See it's Tony's joint and he makes it a point to let every poor bum get lit
Tony deliberately aims to give poor people a chance to socialize and drink.
He's a drunk's patron saint and he won't hesitate to fix you some supper for free
Tony is like an angel to the drunkards, he's always happy to provide free food.
Each morning at eight it opens it's gates for all my buddies and me
At eight in the morning, the bar opens its doors for me and my friends.
With our foots on the rail and our buckets of ale we tell stories no one believes
We gather at the bar, drink beer, and share stories that may sound unbelievable to others.
We spit and we cuss at the lives that left us then toast to our freedom with glee
We curse our past and celebrate our freedom with joy over drinks.
I sit tight each night til they turn up the lights empty my last one and leave
I stay at the bar until closing time, finish my last drink, and then go home.
Then squint my eyes at the dawn in the sky as people walk by on the street
As the sun rises and people pass by on the street, I half-open my eyes with exhaustion.
God only knows where it is they go but there's only one place for me
I don't know where others go after leaving the bar, but for me, the only place is the blue moon tap room.
It's called the blue moon tap room, yessirree, yessirree
Once again, the bar is referred to as the blue moon tap room.
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Written by: ALLISON MOORER, DOYLE PRIMM
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