BJ the DJ
One of the best received train songs last November came from the repertoire of Stonewall Jackson, so I thought I would start this year's story song series with a story song from him. This is a song that Tipper and I used to listen to as kids. We always liked it, even though it made us sad. Sometimes, our friends the Malpass Brothers perform this song. This is one of those songs that proves you can have a great melody with only two chords. Naturally, I had to do a little research before uploading, to see what I could find out about this song. Of course, I wondered if it might tell a true story. I assumed that Jackson wrote it. It somehow sounds a little like the song he sang about Herman Swartz. However, it turns out that BJ the DJ wasn't written by Jackson but was written by Hugh X. Lewis. Anyone who reads all of the descriptions that I write for our uploads is probably noticing some crazy irony right here: In the very last upload that I did on this channel, I commented that once upon a time, I thought Hugh X. Lewis wrote the song "Too Late," which dad and I sang. What a crazy coincidence that one week later I would find out that Lewis wrote a song I had heard all my life and never connected to him. Lewis wasn't all that famous, but he wrote one of my favorite songs of all time: "Tomorrow's Just Another Day to Cry." You can find me singing it with Pap on this channel. Anyway, according to Wikipedia, BJ the DJ is indeed a true story, written about a DJ that Lewis knew who burned the candle at both ends too much, driving fast to get to his various jobs and living with sleep deprivation, until it caught up to him in a fatal crash. His name/handle was apparently BJ the DJ Johnson, and just as in the song, his mother admonished him both about his lack of sleep and about his poorly maintained vehicle. One reason I always liked this song is because the mother in the song reminds me so much of my own mother (Granny). Even though I'm 50 years old, she still wants me to call her when I arrive wherever I'm going and to call her again when I leave that location to head home. When I was young, that bugged me, and I refused to comply. Now, I don't mind, and I know that it comes from her great love. It only takes a couple of minutes to set her mind at ease, so why not do it? Unfortunately, I can also identify with BJ's fast driving, especially when I was in my college years, and I'm thankful that I am here today and that I now have enough sense to know that it isn't worth it to risk my life or the lives of others just to get somewhere on time for something that isn't all that important to begin with (like for instance, spinning records). I appreciate Corie and Tipper coming out of semi-musical-retirement to help me with this song. I didn't sing or play as loudly as I should have in this video, so I placed the lyrics below. I got the bright idea of doing the door knock on my guitar for dramatic effect in this song, but I botched it. I know at least one more story song that Stonewall recorded, and I may include it in this year's series too. Hope you enjoyed this first installment, and thanks for watching!
A story 'bout a pal of mine,
Who worked down near the Georgia line,
As DJ in a little country station.
Everybody loved him dear,
For he played what they liked to hear.
He built himself up quite a reputation.
At record hops, he'd stay out late,
And his mom would always wait
To see if he had made it home alright.
She warned against his loss of sleep,
Driving fast in that old heap,
And that he had to be at work by five.
BJ the DJ, you're livin' much too fast,
And if you don't change your ways,
Don't see how you can last.
Every morning, just past four,
From the driveway he would roar,
Overslept and he was late again,
Then at break-neck speed he'd drive
To sign the station on at five.
He had lots of records he must spin.
His mom would sit by the radio
Till his voice told her hello.
She knew then that he'd made there alright,
Then she'd say a little prayer
That he'd be safe while he was there,
Then she'd wait up for him again that night.
Then one cold and rainy morn,
All four tires were badly worn.
Still, he scratched off just as fast this time.
BJ had a lot of nerve,
But he completely missed the curve,
And he signed off down near the Georgia line.
His mom sat by the radio.
The voice she heard, she did not know.
BJ'd never been this late before,
But with the road so bad and all,
She'd wait a while before she'd call,
Then she heard the knock upon the door.
BJ the DJ, only 24.
A wreck at 90 mph,
He'll spin the hits no more.
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Another wonderful rendition....I so enjoy the music, and all the talents your family shares with all of us! Thank you!
Great song, even though it has a sad ending. Paul has a great singing voice and Corie and Tipper ya'll played very well. I loved it. I loved hearing granny say once upon a time. God bless ya'll ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Loved grannies intro💕
Oh my goodness! My favorite Stonewall Jackson. Paul needs to sing on here more! LOVED IT!!!!Thank you.
Oh I loved listening to this! I'll have to start watching this now! First time I watched Blind Pig & The Acorn! Blessings to all from VA! 💗
Paul has a beautiful voice ,this is such a talented family.Love all of you ❤
Hearing Granny say 'Once upon a time' was a sweet surprise. I enjoyed Paul's singing the guitar playing & the sing along lyrics. Another sweet surprise was Tipper playing on Paul's right. 💓 God Bless Y'all.
@BlindPigAndTheAcorn
5 ай бұрын
Thanks, Mamaw. God bless you too!
Thanks to all for the wonderful singing and playing. I've been missing the singing videos.
Wow what a voice..
Loved the song, so much talent.
Love everything I hear in this song. Paul's singing, all the cool licks, the Bass, It's fantastic!!! Thanks so much!!!!
Good job; loved the sound effects!
Never heard this song before. Interesting but sad story behind it. Nice to see Corie and Tipper playing along, and to hear Granny's introduction.
👏👏👏👏 Applause Wow!!!!
Always loved this song. Haven't heard it in years.
Beautiful! Such a blessing tonight to get to hear all my favorite music!
I remember my Mom singing this song while she was crocheting and rocking her rocking chair. She had an album of Stonewall Jackson and this song was on it. Thanks for the memory. Very well done. Granny's voice is so soft.
So sweet to hear Granny and yall playing together
I love Pauls voice and music. Wish he would play more❤
I like story songs.
What a great way to start my day! I had never heard this-I loved the tune and Paul has such a wonderful, lovely, calming voice.Thank y’all.
Thank you for this .Prayers for y'all and may y'all keep bringing us blessings through your videos..
Paul has a great voice and is a good guitar player. You all did a good job
Nicely done love the song great job 👍 ❤ from Vermont
❤❤❤love it!❤❤❤
What a sweet sounding voice for such sad lyrics
Very nice. Thank You All. 🪶 ✨
Oddly enough I just heard that song for the first time on Willie's Roadhouse XM station last week. Well done!
I do enjoy Paul and this family … sad little song but great tune and story.
Love This ❤️
Love this! Paul you are an amazing singer! Loved Tipper and Corie❤❤
@BlindPigAndTheAcorn
5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, Linda! It would have been pretty empty without their help. :-)
I love this, especially Granny saying once appond a time.
Love that song!
Love it....Peter
Paul you sing so beautiful the playing of the instruments was beautiful too loved it ❤ Shelby
Aww so sweet to hear Granny's voice at beginning 😊 Nice to see & hear y'all making beautiful music...so enjoy kitchen sessions! 😊
Thank you for sharing!
Good song! Dear, sweet Paul! 🤗 You've got your Mothers' eyes!
Lovely singing and playing!👏🏻❤️
Good one I like it
I love Paul's voice. I love the son.
Good job
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Love it.
Great job I always liked that song
Love this song. New to me keep it up ❤❤❤
great job thanks have a great week its 6 27 am monday morning here
Good song!!
Fantastic! Love y'all! 👏👏👏
That was fantastic. Thank you
Praying and Blessed! 🤗🙏💕
God bless. A good cover of this Stonewall Jackson classic. Check out the version of this done by the Malpass Brothers. I enjoyed your cover very much.
Awesome job Paul and girls I really enjoyed that song thank y'all.God Bless y'all.
@BlindPigAndTheAcorn
5 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it, Jimmy. Thanks and God bless you too!
@jimmymalone3494
5 ай бұрын
Thank you.@@BlindPigAndTheAcorn
Thanks so much.
Another goodin ❤
Thank you!
Paul, Lost track of time, the story song series snuck up on me 😊 However, I am glad it has rolled back around to get some more music. I am glad to see Tipper and Corrie come out of semi retirement. Thanks for your description and a new song for me. For a second, I was like huey lewis, this doesn't sound like his music 😅 . Oh, by the way, tomorrow's just another day to cry, and too late are favorites of mine. Probably tomorrow is my favorite. I know a little too about burning the candles at both ends working night shift job then going to work at my regular job at Wally world as I call it just barely getting 3 to 4 hrs sleep i did this for a long while. Like you said, it's not worth it. I also had a mom who would want to know where I was going and to call her before I left coming home. It bothered me then, but I always knew it was only because she loved me and worried about me. Every one of my friends thought my parents to be overprotective. The song was a little light on volume, but with my headphones on no problem. Yall all did great. Debbie
@BlindPigAndTheAcorn
5 ай бұрын
Thanks, Debbie. I recorded it with my phone because the Flip Cam would never start up. It is old and cheap, but it seems to do a better job of capturing audio than our phones or even Tipper's high dollar cameras. Hopefully, I can use it for the next story song.
Liking that Gibson Dove.
Enjoyed that❤
Oh how I wish I could just come to your house and set and listen
Haven't heard that song in a lotta years! Paul, you and the Girl's did an Awesome Job always! I sang right along with you! Thank you for another old song! God Bless y'all...
@BlindPigAndTheAcorn
5 ай бұрын
Thanks, Karen. Hope it brought back good memories. :-)
😁🤗👍
BJ was only 24 when "he signed off down near the Georgia line"...great song/story and sad indeed.
@BlindPigAndTheAcorn
5 ай бұрын
Yes, Kathleen. I like that play on words in that line, one of several things about this song that shows what a clever writer he was.
That was a great rendition, Paul, Tipper and ? BOTH THUMBS UP,, for sure! Gee! It's been quite awhile, since I did this great "Stonewall Jackson" cover! Peace and joy, Charles
@jamiedolen3182
5 ай бұрын
Paul, Tipper and Corie ❤️
Not only was this golden oldie enjoyable to hear, Paul, but it was also a treat to see Corie sitting in and Tipper (I suspect that's her left hand at any rate) flogging' the bass. Good stuff! 👍
@BlindPigAndTheAcorn
5 ай бұрын
Thanks, Noah. You're right!
Beautiful ❤
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Loved it! God bless y’all! 😀♥️
Loved it, beautiful job!! Love Paul's voice!
Sensational job!! ❤
I sure like Paul’s voice.
Great song!! I am not sure why, but this song reminded me of American Graffiti! Maybe it's because it's about a dj similar to what I think Wolfman Jack may have been.
@BlindPigAndTheAcorn
5 ай бұрын
Ah yes, Wolfman Jack! You might be interested in a channel or set of videos I recently stumbled upon here on KZread. They're from a late night NBC show back in the early 70's called "Midnight Special." There are some incredible acts on there, like Johnny Rivers, Steely Dan, Jim Croce, etc. You should search for them. The announcer is none other than, Wolfman Jack!
@johnnymayo8534
5 ай бұрын
Wow...I haven't thought of that show in years! Use to watch it with a 'girlfriend' @ her house. I also watched, American Band Stand and Soul Train and even caught some episodes of Playboy After Dark. That show introduced me to the Grateful Dead...among other bands and 'things'! lol Good times!@@BlindPigAndTheAcorn