About the song
Alan Jackson: A Timeless Ballad of the Blue Ridge Mountains
In the realm of country music, where heartfelt narratives and soulful melodies intertwine, Alan Jackson’s “Blue Ridge Mountain Song” stands as a timeless masterpiece. Released in 2013 as part of his bluegrass album, this track transports listeners to the heart of Appalachia, painting vivid pictures of rural life, family, and the enduring beauty of nature.
With his signature warm baritone, Jackson’s vocals weave through the song like a gentle stream winding its way through a lush forest. The lyrics, filled with nostalgia and a deep appreciation for simpler times, evoke a sense of longing and contentment. As he sings about growing up in the shadow of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, listeners can almost feel the cool mountain breeze on their faces and smell the sweet scent of pine needles.
The song’s instrumentation is equally evocative. The driving banjo and acoustic guitar create a rich, bluegrass-inspired sound that perfectly complements Jackson’s vocals. The harmonies are tight and sweet, adding to the overall sense of warmth and familiarity. The inclusion of a fiddle solo towards the end of the song is a particularly nice touch, adding a touch of excitement and virtuosity.
“Blue Ridge Mountain Song” is more than just a country song; it’s a love letter to a place and a way of life. Jackson’s heartfelt performance and the song’s evocative imagery create a lasting impression. It’s a song that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, but it holds a special appeal for those who appreciate traditional country music and the beauty of the natural world.
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Lyrics
He met her in the fall of ’93 in the hills of Tennessee
She was barely 17, he was tall and strong and lean
They were deep in love by June
Hand in hand beneath that moon
And she’d sing a little Blue Ridge Mountain song
And he’d just hum along
And they’d dance all night ’til dawn
On a hillside all alone
They were young and they were free
Like a mountain melody
In love as they could be
Singing that Blue Ridge song
She married in her mama’s wedding gown
Bought a house and settled down
He worked driving all around
Hauling logs from town to town
And he’d come home every night
And she’d be waiting in the front porch light
And she’d sing a little Blue Ridge Mountain song
And he’d just hum along
They’d dance all night till dawn
On the front porch all alone
They were young and they were free
Like a mountain melody
In love as they could be
Singing that Blue Ridge song
They couldn’t tell him what was wrong
But they just didn’t know
It wasn’t very long ’til Jesus called her home
And he got down on his knees
Said, “God, don’t take my love from me”
Just let her sing a little Blue Ridge Mountain song
Like she has all along
And I’ll dance with her ’til dawn
On a hillside all alone
And we’ll spend eternity like a mountain melody
In love as we can be
Singing that Blue Ridge song
Now he lives there all alone
In the house that they called home
In his heart there lies a void
From the absence of her voice
And he lays down every night
Dreams about that front porch light
Where she’d sing a little Blue Ridge Mountain song
He’d just hum along
They’d dance all night until dawn
On the hillside all alone
They were young and they were free
Like a mountain melody
In love as they could be
Singing that Blue Ridge song
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Sing a little Blue Ridge Mountain song
Sing a little Blue Ridge Mountain song (singing that Blue Ridge song)
Sing a little Blue Ridge Mountain song
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