Riley has achieved an incredible amount of success for someone doing it all on their own. Though you wouldn’t know it by talking to him, Green is as humble as they come for someone who has released three popular EP’s, stars in two TV shows (Winner of Redneck Island on CMT and his very own hunting show on DirtRoadTV), thousands of social media fans/followers, and has played across the southeast for the last 5 years to hordes of music lovers singing the words of his Alabama anthem (“Bury Me In Dixie”) back to him. People don’t even realize Riley’s an accomplished musician when meeting him. He’s not inclined to brag or talk about himself.
Riley was born into songwriting and performing; spending days and nights with his grandfather, Bufford Green. “My PawPaw opened a music hall in 2003, where he’d always say music goes from ‘The Bar Room to The Pulpit and Back’ each Friday Night. My Granddaddy Buford taught me a love for the sound of old traditional country, bluegrass, and southern gospel music,” explains Riley. The youngster performed at the Golden Saw Music Hall, singing songs like “Wreck on the Highway” and “Precious Jewel” by Roy Acuff with his grandfather and other men of his generation. “My Best Friend” was written as a tribute to his Granddaddy Bufford and the influence he had on Riley’s life & music. “Line in the Water” was inspired by fishing trips with his other grandfather, Granddaddy Lendon, who left a mark on the southern boy by showing him how to truly relax and enjoy the southern lifestyle.
Outside of music, Riley always found time for athletics. Riley, a three sport athlete in high school and a walk-on quarterback at Jacksonville State University understands the importance that comes from playing sports and being part of a team.
Many of Riley’s next generation of songs reflect on the experiences of a young southern man trying to find his place in the world. With a mixture of outlaw-rebellion and respect for tradition, Riley combined these values to create his own style. “’A Little Hank’ and ‘Almost’ reflect the battle of values and what my grandfather referred to as ‘the fine line between Saturday night and Sunday morning,’” he explains. Green’s latest EP titled “County Line” which was released earlier this year and reached #14 on the iTunes Country Chart. He has also been recognized by BuzzFeed and Whiskey Riff as an up-and-comer to keep an eye on.
At the end of the day, Riley Green is still that Alabama boy grounded in the values instilled by generations of southern gentlemen. The outdoors man (who is more than likely to address you by Sir or Mam) remains true to himself whether he’s headlining his annual homecoming show (Back 40 Bash) in front of thousands of fans or tending his deer plots as his golden Labrador (Sadie) follows close behind. This is only the beginning for the next country music star from Dixie! For more information on Riley Green visit www.rileygreenmusic.com
Atlantic City
Riley Green Lyrics
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They blew up his house too.
Down on the boardwalk they're ready for a fight gonna see what them racket boys can do.
And there's trouble bustin in from out of state.
And the D.
Can't get no relief.
Gonna be a rumble a be a rumble on the promenade and the gambler commissioners hanging on by the skin of his teeth.
But maby everything that dies someday comes back.
Put your makeup on and fix your hair up pretty and meet me tonight in Atlantic City.
Looking for a job but it's hard to find.
There's winners and there's losers and I'm south of the line.
But I'm tired of getting caught on out on a losing end.
I talked to a man last night gonna do a favor for him.
Everything dies baby that's a fact.
But maybe everything that dies someday comes back.
Put your makeup on and fix your hair up pretty and meet me tonight in Atlantic City.
Well I got a job and I put my money away and I got I the kind of debt that no honest man can pay
so I drew out what I had from the central trust and I bought us two tickets for that coach city bus
Everything that dies baby that's a fact.
But maybe everything that does someday comes back.
Put your makeup on and fix your hair up pretty and meet me tonight in Atlantic City.
Riley Green's "Atlantic City" is a cover of Bruce Springsteen's 1982 hit, which tells a story of a man living in hard times in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The song starts with a news report of the bombing of a chicken man's house in Philadelphia and describes the tension that is brewing among the racketeers in Atlantic City. The man is struggling to find employment, but he still remains hopeful that everything that dies can come back to life, and he plans to take his lover to Atlantic City, where he has found a way to get out of his financial troubles.
The song has rich narrative lyrics that paint a vivid picture of a tough life in a place where people find it difficult to make ends meet. The line "there's winners and there's losers and I'm south of the line" portrays the stark reality of social and financial inequality prevalent in America. The man faces difficulties getting employment, but he still believes in hope for his future. The song's powerful message of resilience and perseverance in hard times is relatable to many striving for a better life.
Interesting facts about the song Atlantic City:
1. The original version of "Atlantic City" was recorded by Bruce Springsteen for his album Nebraska in 1982.
2. The song was later covered by The Band, Levon Helm, and Dave Matthews.
3. Riley Green's version was released on his 2017 EP, Outlaws Like Us.
4. The song was a recurring part of Bruce Springsteen's The River Tour.
5. The city of Atlantic City, New Jersey, has often featured in music and movies.
6. The boardwalk in Atlantic City has been the setting for various scenes in popular culture.
7. Atlantic City hosted the 1964 Democratic National Convention, where President Lyndon Johnson was nominated for his second term.
8. The city is also known for its famous Miss America pageant, which has been held there since 1921.
9. Atlantic City was a popular destination for vacationers in the early 20th century, but it experienced a decline in the 1960s due to competition from other destinations.
10. The city has been undergoing a revitalization in recent years, and it is once again becoming a popular tourist destination.
Chords (Standard Tuning):
G, D, Am, C, G, D, C, G.
Line by Line Meaning
Well they blew the chicken man in philly last night.
The mob blew up the chicken man's house last night in Philadelphia.
They blew up his house too.
The chicken man's house was destroyed in the explosion.
Down on the boardwalk they're ready for a fight gonna see what them racket boys can do.
The people on the boardwalk are preparing for a fight with the members of the mob.
And there's trouble bustin in from out of state.
There is trouble coming from outside the state.
And the D.
And the police department.
Can't get no relief.
The police department cannot provide any relief or help in the situation.
Gonna be a rumble a be a rumble on the promenade and the gambler commissioners hanging on by the skin of his teeth.
There is going to be a fight on the boardwalk, and the gambling commissioners are barely holding on to their positions.
Everything dies baby that's a fact.
Death is an unavoidable fact of life.
But maby everything that dies someday comes back.
It's possible that things that die may come back to life someday.
Put your makeup on and fix your hair up pretty and meet me tonight in Atlantic City.
Get dressed up and meet me tonight in Atlantic City.
Looking for a job but it's hard to find.
The singer is searching for a job but is having a difficult time finding one.
There's winners and there's losers and I'm south of the line.
There are people who win and people who lose, and the artist is currently on the losing side.
But I'm tired of getting caught on out on a losing end.
The singer is tired of always being on the losing side.
I talked to a man last night gonna do a favor for him.
The singer made a deal with someone to do them a favor.
Well I got a job and I put my money away and I got I the kind of debt that no honest man can pay
The singer got a job and saved money, but they still have a debt that they cannot pay.
so I drew out what I had from the central trust and I bought us two tickets for that coach city bus
The artist withdrew money from the bank and bought two bus tickets to Atlantic City.
Contributed by Avery L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.