I Stoled This Record
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I Stoled This Record is the second album from country music
parodist Cledus T. Judd
. His highest-selling album to date, it has been certified gold
in the United States, although none of its singles charted. As with his previous album, this one features parodies of several country songs (and a parody of "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer
"), as well as some original tunes.
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
parodist Cledus T. Judd
Cledus T. Judd
Barry Poole is an American country music artist who records under the name Cledus T. Judd. Known primarily for his parodies of popular country music songs, he has been called the "Weird Al" Yankovic of country music, and his albums are usually an equal mix of original comedy songs and parodies...
. His highest-selling album to date, it has been certified gold
RIAA certification
In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets. Other countries have similar awards...
in the United States, although none of its singles charted. As with his previous album, this one features parodies of several country songs (and a parody of "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer
Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer
"Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer" is a novelty Christmas song, which led to the creation of an animated movie with the same title.Written by Randy Brooks, the song was originally performed by the husband and wife duo of Elmo and Patsy Trigg Shropshire in 1979...
"), as well as some original tunes.
Track listing
- "Cledus Busted!"
- track consists of a jail door slamming
- "If Shania Was Mine"
- parody of "Any Man of MineAny Man of Mine"Any Man of Mine" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by Canadian country music artist Shania Twain. It was released in April 1995 as the second single from her 1995 album The Woman in Me. The song was written by Robert John "Mutt" Lange and Twain...
" by Shania TwainShania TwainShania Twain, OC is a Canadian country pop singer-songwriter. Her album The Woman in Me , brought her fame and her 1997 album Come On Over, became the best-selling album of all time by a female musician in any genre, and the best-selling country album of all time. It has sold over 40 million...
- parody of "Any Man of Mine
- "(She's Got a Butt) Bigger Than the Beatles"
- parody of "Bigger Than the BeatlesBigger Than the Beatles"Bigger Than The Beatles" is the title of a song written by Jeb Stuart Anderson and Steve Dukes, and recorded by American country music artist Joe Diffie. It was released in November 1995 as the lead single from the album, Life's So Funny. The song reached Number One on the U.S...
" by Joe DiffieJoe DiffieJoe Logan Diffie is an American country music singer known for his ballads and novelty songs. Between 1990 and 2004, Diffie charted 35 cuts on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, including five number one singles: his debut release "Home", "If the Devil Danced ", "Third Rock from the Sun",...
- parody of "Bigger Than the Beatles
- "The Change"
- parody of "For a ChangeFor a Change"For a Change" is the title of a song written by John Scott Sherrill and Steve Seskin, and recorded by American country music artist Neal McCoy. It was released in December 1994 as the first single from his album You Gotta Love That. The song reached number 3 on the U.S...
" by Neal McCoyNeal McCoyHubert Neal McGaughey, Jr. is an American country music singer of mixed Irish and Filipino descent. Known professionally as Neal McCoy, he has released ten studio albums on various labels, and has released 34 singles to country radio...
- parody of "For a Change
- "Skoal: The Grundy County Spitting Incident"
- parody of "Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident)Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident)"Sold " is a the title of a song written by Richard Fagan and Robb Royer and recorded by American country music artist John Michael Montgomery. It was released in May 1995 as the second single from his 1995 self-titled album. It hit number-one on the country charts in the United States and Canada...
" by John Michael MontgomeryJohn Michael MontgomeryJohn Michael Montgomery is an American country music artist. He has produced more than thirty singles on the Billboard country charts, including two of Billboard’s Number One country singles of the year: "I Swear" and "Sold "...
- parody of "Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident)
- "Jackson (Alan That Is)"
- parody of "JacksonJackson (song)"Jackson" is a song, written in 1963 by Jerry Leiber and Billy Edd Wheeler, about a married couple who find that the "fire" has gone out of their relationship...
" by Johnny CashJohnny CashJohn R. "Johnny" Cash was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and author, who has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century...
and June Carter CashJune Carter CashValerie June Carter Cash was an American singer, dancer, songwriter, actress, comedienne and author who was a member of the Carter Family and the second wife of singer Johnny Cash...
- parody of "Jackson
- "You Have No Right to Remain Violent"
- parody of "You Have the Right to Remain SilentYou Have the Right to Remain Silent"You Have the Right to Remain Silent" is the title of a song written by Brenda and Cal Sweat, and recorded by American country music group Perfect Stranger. It was released in February 1995 as the second single from their album, You Have the Right to Remain Silent. The song was their only Top 40...
" by Perfect StrangerPerfect Stranger (band)-Track listing:#"Remember the Ride" – 3:18#"It's Up to You" – 2:36#"One More Repossession" – 2:30#"You Have the Right to Remain Silent" – 3:28...
- parody of "You Have the Right to Remain Silent
- "Cadirac Style"
- parody of "Cadillac Style" by Sammy KershawSammy KershawSamuel Paul "Sammy" Kershaw is an American country music artist. A third cousin of Cajun fiddler Doug Kershaw and ex-husband of Lorrie Morgan, he has been active in country music since 1991. He has released ten studio albums, with three RIAA platinum certifications and two gold certifications...
- parody of "Cadillac Style" by Sammy Kershaw
- "Quit Teasin' Me Ed"
- original song
- "I'm Not in Here for Love (Just Yer Beer)"
- parody of "(If You're Not in It for Love) I'm Outta Here!(If You're Not in It for Love) I'm Outta Here!" I'm Outta Here!" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by Canadian country music singer Shania Twain. It was released in November 1995 as the fourth single from her 1995 album The Woman in Me. The song was written by Mutt Lange and Twain. The song became Twain's second number-one hit at...
" by Shania Twain
- parody of "(If You're Not in It for Love) I'm Outta Here!
- "Cledus Went Down to Florida"
- parody of "The Devil Went Down to GeorgiaThe Devil Went Down to Georgia"The Devil Went Down to Georgia" is a song written and performed by the Charlie Daniels Band and released on their 1979 album Million Mile Reflections....
" by the Charlie Daniels Band
- parody of "The Devil Went Down to Georgia
- "1-900-Sheila"
- original song
- "Stoled: The Copyright Infringement Incident"
- second parody of "Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident)" by John Michael Montgomery
- "Grandpa Got Runned Over By a John Deere"
- parody of "Grandma Got Run Over by a ReindeerGrandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer"Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer" is a novelty Christmas song, which led to the creation of an animated movie with the same title.Written by Randy Brooks, the song was originally performed by the husband and wife duo of Elmo and Patsy Trigg Shropshire in 1979...
" by Elmo and PatsyElmo ShropshireElmo Shropshire, D.V.M. , better known as Dr. Elmo, is a singer of comedy songs, most notably "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer." He originally recorded the song in 1979 with his then-wife Patsy. He re-recorded it solo in 1992 for the album Dr. Elmo's Twisted Christmas and again in 2000 for the...
- parody of "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer
Personnel
- Michael Black - background vocals
- Walt Cunningham - pianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
- Glen Duncan - fiddleFiddleThe term fiddle may refer to any bowed string musical instrument, most often the violin. It is also a colloquial term for the instrument used by players in all genres, including classical music...
- Hoot Hester - fiddle
- Cledus T. Judd - vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
, harmonicaHarmonicaThe harmonica, also called harp, French harp, blues harp, and mouth organ, is a free reed wind instrument used primarily in blues and American folk music, jazz, country, and rock and roll. It is played by blowing air into it or drawing air out by placing lips over individual holes or multiple holes... - Jerry Kimbrough - electric guitarElectric guitarAn electric guitar is a guitar that uses the principle of direct electromagnetic induction to convert vibrations of its metal strings into electric audio signals. The signal generated by an electric guitar is too weak to drive a loudspeaker, so it is amplified before sending it to a loudspeaker...
- Scott Q. Merry - bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Paul Scholten - drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
- Mike Seavers - electric guitar
- Michael Spriggs - acoustic guitar
- Kim Winters - background vocals
Chart performance
Chart (1996) | Peak position |
---|---|
U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums | 23 |
U.S. Billboard 200 | 173 |
U.S. Billboard Top Heatseekers | 8 |