John Deere Green
Joe Diffie, HIXTAPE, Morgan Wallen, Hardy
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They were farm kids way down in Dixie They met in high school in the sixties Everyone knew it was love from the start One July in the midnight hour He climbed upon the water tower Stood on the rail and painted a ten foot heart In John Deere green, on a hot summer night He wrote "Billy Bob loves Charlene" in letters three foot high And the whole town said that he should've used red But it looked good to Charlene In John Deere green Settled down on eighty acres Raising sweet corn, kids and tomatoes They went together like a hand and a glove Yes, they did On a clear day from their front yard If you look and know what to look for Off to the East you can still read his words of love In John Deere green, on a hot summer night He wrote "Billy Bob loves Charlene" in letters three foot high And the whole town said the boy should've used red But it looked good to Charlene In John Deere green Now more than once the town has discovered Painting over it ain't no use There ain't no paint in the world that'll cover it The heart keeps showing through In John Deere green, on a hot summer night He wrote "Billy Bob loves Charlene" in letters three foot high And the whole town said the fool should've used red But it looked good to Charlene In John Deere green Ah, paint it green, boy In John Deere green, on a hot summer night He wrote "Billy Bob loves Charlene" in letters three foot high And the whole town said the boy should've used red But it looked good to Charlene In John Deere green Oh, take us home, Joe Diffie John Deere green
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Written by: Dennis Linde
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11 facts about this song
Song Release"John Deere Green" was released in November 1993 as the third single from Diffie's album "Honky Tonk Attitude."
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, earning it a top-10 status.
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Songwriter Credibility"John Deere Green" was composed by Dennis Linde. Linde is well known in the country music world, having written songs for various artists, including the Elvis Presley hit, "Burning Love."
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Thematic ElementsThe song tells a heartwarming rural love story about two young lovers, Billy Bob and Charlene. The main theme revolves around an act of love, when Billy Bob paints a heart along with his and Charlene's initials on a water tower using John Deere Green paint.
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RecognitionIt has become one of Joe Diffie's signature songs and is a fan favorite at concerts.
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VisualsThe music video was directed by Michael Merriman, it features footage of Joe Diffie performing interspersed with scenes reflecting the song's narrative.
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Cultural ImpactAs of the 21st century, "John Deere Green" continues to receive airplay on country radio stations and has been cited for its influence on country music's continuous exploration of rural themes.
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Popularity Among Fans"John Deere Green" is considered a classic country love song today and is frequently listed among the best country songs of the 90s.
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SymbolismThe song's title is believed to symbolize rural America and the working class, as John Deere is a well-known brand for farming and construction equipment.
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Joe Diffie's OeuvreDespite Diffie's significant discography, including other hits like "Pickup Man" and "Third Rock from the Sun," "John Deere Green" remains one of his most recognizable and loved songs.
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TributeAfter Joe Diffie's death from complications related to COVID-19 in 2020, many country music artists paid tribute to him by covering his songs, including "John Deere Green," thus helping to introduce his music to younger audiences.
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