Jackyl's self-titled 1992 debut album went platinum.
The band appeared at Woodstock '94 in Saugerties, New York.
In 1992 Jackyl played an impromptu concert in front of a K-Mart in Georgia. K-Mart refused to sell the band's album so they did this to make a statement. Footage of the event was used for their music video of their single "I Stand Alone".
Jackyl's 1997 hit song "Locked and Loaded" featured guest vocals from AC/DC's Brian Johnson. Johnson would also team up with the band for their 2002 album Relentless.
In 2000, lead singer Jesse James Dupree recorded a solo album entitled "Foot Fetish".
In 2002, they were part of the Rock Never Stops Tour.
Less than a month after the events of the September 11, 2001 attacks, Jackyl recorded and released "Open Invitation," which received wide airplay and featured lyrics that included, "I hate you bin Laden" and "You’ve got an open invitation to kiss our ass." The song mixed in clips from George C. Scott's portrayal of George S. Patton giving a speech to his soldiers in the movie Patton and President George W. Bush reading from the Bible's Shepherd's Psalm Psalm 23:4. The band explained their song and lyrics as: "This song is written in the key of 'ANGER' that such a thing can happen in this country. It's not directed toward any religious group or race of people. It is directed toward those 'assholes' responsible."
Relentless
In 2002, Jackyl released Relentless and took part in the Rock Never Stops Tour. A music video for "Billy Badass" was made. The following year, a second greatest hits compilation was produced entitled '20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection - The Best of Jackyl'.
In 2010, the band released 'When Moonshine and Dynamite Collide', releasing several singles and music videos to promote it such as the hit "Just Like A Negro" featuring Run-D.M.C.
Later on in 2012, the band started working on a new album, and laid down tracks for a song called "Screwdriver" which is to be released on their album 'Best in Show' on July 31, 2012. For the first time, in honor of Father's Day, Jackyl and Nigel Dupree Band (the latter fronted by vocalist Nigel Thomas Dupree, son of Dupree) were releasing their studio albums simultaneously. Best in Show and Up to No Good (the latter being the 2012 album from the Nigel Dupree Band) were set to be released on July 31, 2012. The first singles from Best in Show and Up to No Good, titled "Screwdriver" and "Tumbleweed", respectively, were issued concurrently on June 17, 2012, with an add date at radio of June 26, 2012.
In May 2016, the ensemble announced that they plan to release a studio album entitled 'Rowyco' in the latter part of the year. The album was released on August 5, 2016. *Rated as one of the top 5 best rock albums of 2016/2017.
Freight Train
Jackyl Lyrics
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Got your ticket, all hell's busting loose inside
All aboard is primed and ready to roll
All aboard is crunk, they're chugging, chugging, chugging, chugging
Let's go crazy
Let's jump the track
Keep pumping, keep pumping
Pump like a freight train
Can't stop a freight train
Jump on a freight train
Pump like a freight train
Whistle blows and the smoke stack's smoking
Fired up, heavy token, all aboard can hang
Hit one stop, two stop, three stop more
Hit all aboard 'cause I'm a one-man gang bang
Let's go crazy
Let's rip the night
Like an out of control locomotive
Pump like a freight train
Can't stop a freight train
Jump on a freight train
Pump like a freight train
Keep pumping like a diesel (hey)
Keep pumping, keep pumping
Keep pumping right on time (hey)
Keep pumping, keep pumping
(Keep pumping like a diesel)
(Keep pumping like a diesel)
Pump like a freight train
Can't stop a freight train
Jump on a freight train
Pump like a freight train
(Can't stop a freight train) keep pumpin'
(Can't stop a freight train) keep pumpin'
(Can't stop a freight train) keep pumpin'
(Can't stop a freight train)
Keep pumpin'
I'm a-pumpin'
Like a locomotive
The lyrics to Jackyl's song Freight Train convey the message of being ready to rock and roll without abandon. The opening lines of the song invite the listeners to jump aboard, signaling that the song is going to be a wild ride. The chorus emphasizes the unstoppable force of a freight train and the need to keep "pumping" and pushing forward. The metaphors of a locomotive and a freight train are used throughout the song to represent the band's music and their passion for performing. The verses describe the excitement of the passengers aboard the figurative freight train and their willingness to hit multiple stops and continue the journey.
The song's bridge takes a moment to introduce the idea of a diesel engine, and the repetition of the words "keep pumping" throughout the chorus and bridge emphasizes the driving force of the song. The final verse brings the song to its climax as the lead singer declares himself a "one-man gang bang," a metaphor that represents his confidence in the band's ability to lead the listeners to an unforgettable experience. The last line, "I'm a-pumpin' like a locomotive," emphasizes the band's power and energy as performers.
Line by Line Meaning
Jump aboard if you're ready to rock
If you're prepared to really rock out, climb on board
Got your ticket, all hell's busting loose inside
If you're holding a ticket, you're in for a wild ride
All aboard is primed and ready to roll
Everyone on board is prepared and eager to depart
All aboard is crunk, they're chugging, chugging, chugging, chugging
All the passengers are excited and revved up, like the sound of a train chugging along
Let's go crazy
Let's get wild and have a great time
Let's jump the track
Let's do something unexpected and unconventional
Keep pumping, keep pumping
Don't slow down, keep the energy level high
Pump like a freight train
Keep the energy level high, just like the relentless power of a moving freight train
Can't stop a freight train
Once a freight train is rolling, it's unstoppable, just like our energy and excitement
Jump on a freight train
Get on board with us and join the ride of excitement and fervor
Whistle blows and the smoke stack's smoking
The train is ready to depart and the whistle sounds, smokestack churning fuel into energy
Fired up, heavy token, all aboard can hang
We're super excited, we've got lots of power, and everyone on board can match our energy level
Hit one stop, two stop, three stop more
We're not stopping anytime soon, we're going non-stop to keep the energy level high
Hit all aboard 'cause I'm a one-man gang bang
Everyone get ready because I'm going to bring the party, and we're all going to have a great time together
Let's rip the night
Let's make the night one to remember, filled with excitement and energy
Like an out of control locomotive
Our wild energy is like a train out of control, moving fast and unrelenting
Keep pumping like a diesel (hey)
Keep that energy flowing like the power of a diesel engine, bringing excitement and intensity
Keep pumping right on time (hey)
Keep that energy going, perfectly timed and in sync with everyone else
(Keep pumping like a diesel)
(Keep pumping like a diesel)
Keep pumpin'
Don't stop, keep the energy up
I'm a-pumpin'
I'm keeping the energy level up and going strong
Can't stop a freight train keep pumpin'
We're unstoppable and we're going to keep the energy level up
Can't stop a freight train keep pumpin'
We're unstoppable and we're going to keep the energy level up
Can't stop a freight train keep pumpin'
We're unstoppable and we're going to keep the energy level up
Can't stop a freight train
Our energy and excitement is uncontainable, just like a freight train in motion
Contributed by Eliana E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.