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"Take This Job and Shove It" is a 1977 country music song written by David Allan Coe and popularized by Johnny Paycheck, about the bitterness of a man who has worked long and hard with no apparent reward. The song was first recorded by Paycheck on his album also titled Take This Job and Shove It.
- "Colorado Kool-Aid"
- October 1977
- August 24, 1977
- Country
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[Verse 1] I been working in this factory. For now on fifteen years. All this time, I watched my woman. Drownin' in a pool of tears. And I've seen alot of good folk die. Who had a lot of bills to...
Jan 18, 2024 · Learn the story behind the 1978 country hit that became a pop culture phenomenon. Find out how the song was inspired, who recorded it, and how it influenced movies and catchphrases.
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Learn the story behind the classic country song that expresses the fantasy of quitting a job and telling off the boss. Find out who wrote it, how it became a hit, and what controversies it sparked.
