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A Week in a Country Jail

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Wikipedia article




"'A Week in a Country Jail'" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Tom T. Hall. It was released in November 1969 as the third and final single from his 1969 studio album 'Homecoming'. The song was Hall's fifth release to reach the U.S. country singles chart and the first of seven number-ones. "A Week in a Country Jail" stayed at the top for two weeks and spent a total of thirteen weeks on the chart.

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The song begins with the protagonist being arrested for speeding while standing on red at traffic lights. He spends the night in a jail cell, being served hot bologna, eggs and gravy and, during his prolonged stay, becomes interested in the jailer's wife. After seven days, the inmate is finally lectured on traffic laws by the judge who takes "every nickel he had" and releases him.

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Category:1969 singles

Category:Tom T. Hall songs

Category:Songs written by Tom T. Hall

Category:Song recordings produced by Jerry Kennedy

Category:1969 songs

Category:Mercury Records singles

Category:Songs about prison


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