While ARS would never reach the commercial success of Lynyrd Skynyrd or the Marshall Tucker Band, the group had a strong following in the south and charted a number of hits such as "Imaginary Lover," "I'm Not Going to Let it Bother Me Tonight," "Champagne Jam," "So Into You," and a remake of a Classics IV hit, "Spooky."
The band also influenced a number of rock and country artists, notably Travis Tritt, who recorded a cover of the ARS songs, "Back Up Against the Wall" and "Homesick." The group Shudder to Think covered "So Into You."
Jukin
Atlanta Rhythm Section Lyrics
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If you like the western swing
Outside of Austin, Texas
I know a cowboy's dream
It ain't much to look at
Just another cowboy club
But they got jukin'
When it comes to country music
I never liked it much
Till I heard it played
With that Texas touch
Kinda like to boogie
Just can't get enough
Don't you wanna go jukin'?
Let's go jukin'
I got jukin' in my blood
Let's go jukin'
Don't you wanna go jukin'
I got jukin' in my blood
All right, one time now, Dean
Deep in the heart of Texas
The jukin' never stops
It used to be the Texas Playboys
But now, old ZZ's Tops
Keeps on smoking
Lord, I hope it always does
Don't you wanna go jukin'
Let's go jukin'
I got jukin' in my blood
Let's go jukin'
Don't you wanna go jukin'
I got jukin' in my blood
If you like to go jukin'
If you like the western swing
Outside of Austin, Texas
I know a cowboy's dream
It ain't much to look at
Just another cowboy club
But they got jukin'
And I got jukin' in my blood
Let's go jukin'
Don't you wanna go jukin'
I got jukin' in my blood
Yes, I do
The lyrics of Atlanta Rhythm Section's "Jukin'" express a love for western swing and jukin' (dancing) in Texas. The song describes a particular cowboy club outside of Austin that may not look like much, but is a dream for fans of jukin'. The singer admits to not liking country music until he heard it played with a Texas touch, and expresses a love for boogieing.
The song references some of the legends of Texas western swing, such as the Texas Playboys and ZZ Top, and speaks to the enduring popularity of jukin' in Texas. The repeated refrain of "Let's go jukin', don't you wanna go jukin', I got jukin' in my blood" highlights the energy and enthusiasm for jukin' that the singer and those around him share.
Overall, the lyrics of "Jukin'" celebrate the joy and culture of western swing and jukin' in Texas, and encourage listeners to join in on the fun.
Line by Line Meaning
If you like to go jukin'
If you enjoy dancing to country music
If you like the western swing
If you enjoy the western swing style of country music
Outside of Austin, Texas
At a location not within Austin, Texas
I know a cowboy's dream
I know of a place that a cowboy would love
It ain't much to look at
The location is not visually impressive
Just another cowboy club
It's a typical club for cowboys to gather
But they got jukin'
They have country music and dancing
And I got jukin' in my blood
I have a strong love for country music and dancing
When it comes to country music
Regarding country music
I never liked it much
I never really enjoyed it
Till I heard it played
Until I heard it performed
With that Texas touch
With the style unique to Texas
Kinda like to boogie
I enjoy dancing
Just can't get enough
I love it so much I can't stop
Don't you wanna go jukin'?
Wouldn't you like to go dancing?
Let's go jukin'
Let's go dancing
All right, one time now, Dean
Okay, let's do it now, Dean
Deep in the heart of Texas
In the central area of Texas
The jukin' never stops
There's always dancing going on
It used to be the Texas Playboys
It used to be a group called the Texas Playboys
But now, old ZZ's Tops
But now ZZ Top plays there
Keeps on smoking
It's still a great place with lots of action
Lord, I hope it always does
I hope it continues to be a great place
Yes, I do
Yes, I have a strong desire to go dancing
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joel laster
Red Tape in my opinion, is THE BEST album ever by ARS! I probably wore out at least a half dozen 8-Tracks of this album! Another Man's Woman is the TOP song for me in their whole collection! Dog Day Festival in '77, Champagne Jam in '78 and '79 were the greatest concerts I have ever been to!!
Jim Bailey
Riding around with friends back in the day .13 14 years old even then knew this was great music.
Jack Gauthier
One of my favorite ARS tunes...
Timothy Barham
Haven't heard it for years. Ahh, a blast from the past.
pg1171
The original version, and the best! Thank you so much for posting this song! Loved learning this, many, many years ago! Thank you again for posting! Love ARS!
Bumbles_Bounce13
Thanks for putting this up, even though Free Spirit is missing. I'm missing this one. RiP Paul Goddard and Robert Nix best damn bottom end in the South!.
David May
love this
neal nash
These boys had more chops than a hog farmer
BloozeDaddy
Ronnie Hammond singin' soul....Barry Bailey squawkin' ....nothin' better.
Maxwell Mann
This is the song, this is Austin ,this is.....cool.