-1.7 C
New York
lunes, septiembre 29, 2025
InicioThat Nashville MusicWebb Pierce - In...

Webb Pierce – In The Jailhouse Now

Pierce's version spent No. 1 on the Billboard country chart for 21 weeks, becoming the third song in the chart's history to spend as long on the chart.

Is an American novelty blues song originally found in vaudeville performances from the early 20th century, usually credited to Jimmie Rodgers. The song’s first two verses trace the exploits of Ramblin’ Bob, who cheats at cards and gets caught, while the final verse tells about taking a girl named Susie out on the town and winding up in jail together.

After Rodgers, the best-known version of the song was by Webb Pierce, who had a No. 1 country hit with the song in 1955. Pierce’s version spent No. 1 on the Billboard country chart for 21 weeks, becoming the third song in the chart’s history to spend as long on the chart; previously, Eddy Arnold (“I’ll Hold You in My Heart (Till I Can Hold You in My Arms),” 1947) and Hank Snow (“I’m Movin’ On,” 1950) achieved the feat. For 58 years, those three songs held the longevity record for most weeks at No. 1 with 21 weeks, with only a handful of songs coming within a month of matching the record into the early 1960s. Finally, on August 10, 2013, “Cruise” by Florida Georgia Line surpassed Pierce’s “In the Jailhouse Now” for most weeks at No. 1 when it spent its 22nd week at No. 1.



Some Versions

Jimmie Rodgers July 1928
Webb Pierce December 1954
Cowboy Copas August 1963
Ernest Tubb April 1967
Boxcar Willie 1989
Hank Thompson July 18, 2000
Billy Walker July 11, 2006
Stay Tuned String Band 2011




Webb Pierce – In The Jailhouse Now Lyrics

[Chorus 1]
He’s in the jailhouse now
He’s in the jailhouse now
I told him once or twice
To quit playin’ cards and shootin’ dice
He’s in the jailhouse now

[Verse 1]
Well I had a friend named Rambling Bob
Who used to steal, gamble and rob
He thought he was the smartest guy in town
But I found out last Monday, that Bob got locked up Sunday
They got him in the jailhouse way downtown

[Chorus 1]
He’s in the jailhouse now
He’s in the jailhouse now
I told him once or twice
To quit playin’ cards and shootin’ dice
He’s in the jailhouse now

[Verse 2]
Well I went out last Tuesday
I met a girl named Susie
I told her I was the swellest man around
Well she started and to spend my money
She started and to callin’ me honey
We took in every honky tonk in town
[Chorus 2]
We’re in the jailhouse now
We’re in the jailhouse now
They told us once or twice
To quit playin’ cards and shootin’ dice
We’re in the jailhouse now

Most Popular

DEJA UNA RESPUESTA

Por favor ingrese su comentario!
Por favor ingrese su nombre aquí

Read Now

Swinging Country September 27, 2025

Swinging Country September 27, 2025 SWINGING COUNTRY 10 AM - NOON CST @ KSSLFM.COM I AM IN NORTH TEXAS THIS WEEKEND OPENS WITH Garry Ash followed by Artist featured at tomorrow’s COWTOWN STRONG BENEFIT DANCE FOR THE TEXAS FLOOD VICTIMS Landon Dodd, Kelly Spinks & Miles of Texas, Jody Nix,...

Waylon Jennings – Bob Wills Is Still The King

Unveiling the Legend: Everything You Need to Know About Waylon Jennings - Bob Wills Is Still The King 🤠 What if I told you that one of Waylon Jennings' most defiant and catchy songs—one that became a true anthem for his brand of outlaw Country Music—was actually a...

Crystal Gayle – Wrong Road Again

Crystal Gayle - Wrong Road Again: Everything You Need to Know 🎶 Have you ever felt like you're heading in the **Wrong Road Again** in life? We’ve all been there—and that feeling is exactly why the iconic country song Crystal Gayle - Wrong Road Again still hits us...

Western Swing Time September 23, 2025

WWestern Swing Time September 23, 2025 Randy “Tex” Hill, is the creator and host of Western Swing Time Radio. A professional musician for over 40 years, Randy started playing drums as a young boy growing up on a central Texas farm approximately 30 miles southf Austin. During that...

Tracy Byrd – Holdin’ Heaven

Holdin' Heaven: The Story Behind Tracy Byrd's Country Classic You know that feeling when a song just grabs you and won't let go? The one you crank up on a long drive with the windows down, singing along at the top of your lungs. For many country music...

The Barrooom Buddies – Back to the Barrooms 2025

“Back to the Barrooms,” by The Barroom Buddies: back to the honky tonks! This month, The Barroom Buddies Band's new album was presented at El Barn d'en Greg, and they promise it will be a huge party with many surprises for all their fans. This group, which is...

Don Williams – Then It’s Love

Don Williams - Then It's Love: The Simple Truth in a Song What if I told you that one of the most powerful love songs ever recorded is also one of the simplest? 🤔 A song that doesn’t need fancy metaphors or complicated poetry to get its message...

Western Music Time (17-23 Sep 2025)

Western Music Time (17-23 Sep 2025) Pop and Country Artists play/sing Western & Western Swing Opening theme Pop Artists play Western & Western Swing Music San Antonio Rose - Lawrence Welk fea Pete Fountain Across the Alley from the Alamo - The Mills Brothers Lone Star Trail - Bing Crosby Theme from Zorro -...

Rodney Crowell – Above And Beyond

Rodney Crowell - Above And Beyond: A Country Music Deep Dive Have you ever heard a song that just sounds… familiar? Like you've heard it a thousand times, even if you can't place it? That's the magic behind some of country music's greatest hits, and it's definitely the...

Conway Twitty – I Can’t Stop Loving You

🇺🇸 🎸 The Enduring Legacy of Conway Twitty's "I Can't Stop Loving You" Have you ever heard a song that makes you feel like the singer is pouring their heart out just for you? That's the magic of country music, and few artists did it better than Conway...

Swinging Country September 20, 2025

Swinging Country September 20, 2025 SWINGING COUNTRY 10 AM - NOON CST @ KSSLFM.COM This natural and human side of me wants to cuss and raise cane about my continued Internet problems however I feel as though from prior experience and results that it’s the Devil attempting to attack...

The Forester Sisters – I Fell In Love Again Last Night

🎵 Unveiling the Magic Behind "I Fell In Love Again Last Night" by The Forester Sisters 💖 Have you ever had a song come on the radio that just instantly takes you back? A song that perfectly captures a moment, a feeling, or a memory so vividly that...
When The Cowboy Sings
Resumen de privacidad

Esta web utiliza cookies para que podamos ofrecerte la mejor experiencia de usuario posible. La información de las cookies se almacena en tu navegador y realiza funciones tales como reconocerte cuando vuelves a nuestra web o ayudar a nuestro equipo a comprender qué secciones de la web encuentras más interesantes y útiles.