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"Double Trouble" is a song by American rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, written by Ronnie Van Zant and Allen Collins, which was recorded in 1975. It appears on the band fourth album, Gimme Back My Bullets, and was released as a single in the United States. It peaked at number 80 on the Billboard Hot 100 and at number 86 on the Cash Box Top 100 Singles.
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Eleven times I been busted, eleven times I been to jailSome of the times I been there nobody could go my bailWell it seems to me, lord that this ol' boy just don't fitWell I can jump in a rosebush and come out smelling like shThose misters dressed in blue never done so right by meSome of the times I was innocent but the judge said guiltyI'm not one to complain son I tell you true (tell the truth boy, tell the truth)When the black cat cross your trail, lordIt comes in misery times twoDouble trouble that's what my friends all call me(Double trouble) (double trouble)I said, double troubleT-r-o-u-b-l-e (double trouble)Well I was born down in the gutterWith a temper as hot as fireSpent ninety days on a peat farm just doin' the county's timeWell now, even mama said son you're bad newsAnd it won't be too long before someone puts one through youDouble trouble that's what my friends all call me(Double trouble) (double trouble)I said, double troubleDouble double (T-r-o-u-b-l-e )Double trouble that's what my friends all call me(Double trouble) (double trouble)I said, double doubleT-r-o-u-b-l-e(Double double) (trouble double)(Double double) (trouble double)(Double double) (double trouble)(Double double) (trouble double)
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Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd (pronounced /ˌlɛnərd ˈskɪnərd/ LEN-ərd-SKIN-ərd) is an American rock band best known for popularizing the Southern hard rock genre during the 1970s. Originally formed in 1964 as the "Noble Five" in Jacksonville, Florida, the band rose to worldwide recognition on the basis of its driving live performances and signature tunes "Sweet Home Alabama," and "Free Bird." At the peak of their success, three members died in an airplane crash in 1977, putting an abrupt end to the band's most popular incarnation. more »
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Written by: ALLEN COLLINS, RONNIE VAN ZANT
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Double Trouble" is one of the tracks of the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. It was included in their sixth studio album, "Street Survivors," which was released in 1977. |
Songwriting"Double Trouble" was written by the founding members of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Ronnie Van Zant and Allen Collins. |
GenreLynyrd Skynyrd is known for their Southern rock style, and "Double Trouble" is no exception. It blends elements of rock with country influences. |
ProductionThe production of "Street Survivors," the album containing "Double Trouble," was completed just days before a plane crash that killed several members of the band, including the lead vocalist Ronnie Van Zant. |
Album Cover CausalityThe cover of the album "Street Survivors," that includes the song "Double Trouble," is infamous. The picture initially depicted the band members engulfed in flames. After the tragic plane crash, it was hastily replaced due to its macabre nature. |
Ramsey Lewis CoverThe title of the song might lead some to think it's a cover of the popular Ramsey Lewis Trio instrumental also called "Double Trouble," but it's not. The two songs share a name but not a melody or lyrics. |
Concert Performances"Double Trouble" has been frequently performed during Lynyrd Skynyrd's concerts and it is loved by the fans as an energetic show tune. |
Inspirational"Double Trouble" is suggested to be inspired by the band's own experiences while living the rock-n-roll lifestyle during the '70s, including the confrontations with law enforcement. |
Song ThemeThe song, like many Skynyrd works, revolves around rebellious themes, depicting wild, free, and defiant living. |
Continued PerformancesAlthough the band lineup has changed over the years due to loss of members and additions, "Double Trouble" remains a staple at Lynyrd Skynyrd concerts. |
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