The band was formed in Nashville by co-leads Gary Bennett and Chuck Mead. Their music, referred to as alternative country or neotraditional, contains elements of western swing and rockabilly. They eschew modern Top 40 pop-country for a more raw, honky-tonk sound, with songs about 50s pin-up/dominatrix Bettie Page and The Ramones. They took their name from a telephone number regularly used in a Junior Samples sketch on the television show Hee Haw.
BR549 toured with Bob Dylan, the Mavericks, Junior Brown, the Black Crowes, and Brian Setzer. Whike on hiatus, multi-Instrumentalist Don Herron is touring with Bob Dylan, and lead vocalist Chuck Mead is performing with the honky-tonk country supergroup The Hillbilly All-Stars, along with Robert Reynolds and Paul Deakin of the Mavericks and solo recording artist/actor Mark Collie. Former co-lead vocalist, and co-founder, Gary Bennett released his solo debut, Human Condition, in February of 2006, and former bassist Geoff Firebaugh is a member of the Nashville based rockabilly outfit Hillbilly Casino. Despite shows in Europe in 2007 it's unclear if the band will return to its capacity as a full-time touring band.
The group disbanded, and Chuck, Shaw and Donnie returned to Lower Broadway to play weekly gigs with musical collective The Hillbilly All-Stars. The three were soon revitalized to again play music within an unpredictable scene, leading them to reform BR549 in 2004 with bassist Geoff Firebaugh and singer/guitarist Chris Scruggs for their Dualtone debut Tangled In The Pines. But following victorious tours of the U.S. and Europe (marred only by two separate thefts of their instruments and gear), BR549 was faced with their ultimate challenge when Donnie Herron was invited by Bob Dylan to become the new fiddle and steel guitar player in his band.
“It was a real test of our abilities as a family,” admits Mead. “Donnie went on the road with Dylan. Shaw moved to Arizona. I’d moved on to other projects. But for us, BR549 had always been something that needs to be respected and nothing we could ever take lightly.” Following months of heart-to-heart phone calls, plate-spinning scheduling and the addition of new bassist Mark Miller, the band finally convened in Athens to record in a way they never had before. “In the past, we’d always made a record coming off the road, with songs we’d been played for weeks and sometimes months on tour,” Chuck remembers “But this time, we were all coming in fresh, making the record then and there. It’s an album that’s truly in the moment.”
BR549 released six albums and two EPs, including three albums on Arista Nashville and two on Dualtone Records. The band's self-titled debut album produced three singles on the Billboard country charts in 1996. The band was nominated three times for the Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.
Seven Nights To Rock
BR5-49 Lyrics
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Seven nights to roll
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Seven nights I'm gonna show my face with a
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Different woman in a different place
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Seven nights to Rock
I've got seven nights to roll
Monday I'm gonna rock with Jane
Tuesday it's gonna be Luane
Wednsday it's Esteline
Thursday it's Betty Sue and me
Fridayit's Linda Lue
Saturday and Sunday any chick'll do
CHORUS
SOLO
Monday Sister Suzie's ball <------(verse #2)
Tuesday I'm at the union hall
Wednsday I'm at the roadhouse inn
Thursday I'm at the lions den
Friday I'm at the Chatter Box
Saturday and Sunday everybody rocks
CHORUS
SOLO
VERSE# 2
The lyrics to BR5-49's song Seven Nights To Rock depict a man who is making the most of his seven nights by seeking out new women in different places each night. The chorus repeats the phrase "seven nights to rock, seven nights to roll" to emphasize the fleeting nature of his time and his desire to make the most out of it. The use of different women's names throughout the verse further reinforces this idea of variety and spontaneity.
The first verse outlines his specific plans for each night of the week, beginning with "rockin'" with Jane on Monday and ending with any chick he can find on Saturday and Sunday. The second verse adds more detail, mentioning various locations and events where he plans to meet these women. The repetition of "everybody rocks" at the end of the verse ties the whole concept together as a celebration of living life to the fullest.
Overall, the lyrics to Seven Nights To Rock suggest a somewhat hedonistic and carefree lifestyle, where the singer is focused only on having a good time and experiencing new things. However, the upbeat tone and catchy tune of the song make it a fun and enjoyable listen, even if the message is somewhat questionable.
Line by Line Meaning
Seven nights to Rock
I have seven nights to enjoy myself and have fun.
Seven nights to roll
I have seven nights to go out and have a good time without any restrictions.
Seven nights I'm gonna show my face with a
For seven nights, I plan to attend events and nightclubs with different women.
Different woman in a different place
I will not limit myself to one woman for the whole week, but rather enjoy my time with multiple women at different locations.
I've got seven nights to roll
I have the freedom to do whatever I want for seven consecutive nights without any obligations or responsibilities.
Monday I'm gonna rock with Jane
I plan on spending Monday night with a woman named Jane, enjoying a night of partying and having fun.
Tuesday it's gonna be Luane
On Tuesday night, I will be with a woman named Luane, continuing my week-long streak of having fun with different women.
Wednsday it's Esteline
The woman I plan on being with on Wednesday is named Esteline, allowing me to continue experiencing new people and places.
Thursday it's Betty Sue and me
For Thursday night, I will be spending time with Betty Sue, adding to the variety of women I will have been with that week.
Fridayit's Linda Lue
Friday night's partner will be Linda Lue, keeping the excitement and spontaneity of my week going.
Saturday and Sunday any chick'll do
For the last two nights of my exciting week, I am open to spending time with any woman that catches my eye.
Monday Sister Suzie's ball
On Monday, I will be attending Sister Suzie's ball and having a great time.
Tuesday I'm at the union hall
Tuesday night's destination is the union hall, where I plan to continue my celebration.
Wednsday I'm at the roadhouse inn
On Wednesday, I plan on spending time at the roadhouse inn and enjoying myself.
Thursday I'm at the lions den
Thursday night will be spent at the lions den, another fun filled location.
Friday I'm at the Chatter Box
On Friday, I will be at the Chatter Box, continuing my exciting week-long adventure.
Saturday and Sunday everybody rocks
The entire weekend will be a time for everybody to rock, have fun, and party.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Henry Glover, Louis Todd Innis, Ronald Killette
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