R.I.P. Joe Diffie

Joe Diffie was an American country singer and songwriter who was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on December 28th, 1958. He gained popularity (in the 1990s) for his distinctive voice, traditional honky-tonk style, and his unique way of telling stories.

Some of his most well-known songs include “Third Rock from the Sun”, “John Deere Green”, “Prop Me Up Beside the Jukebox”, and today’s song choice. Throughout his career he has received many accolades, including a 1993 CMA Award, and a 2002 Grammy Award for “Best Country Collaboration with Vocals”.

On this very day, March 29th 2020, Joe Logan Diffie died from complications of Covid-19. He was 61. In memory of his passing, exactly 4 years ago today, I’ve chosen a song that has a double meaning when it comes to the title (but I’ll just let you figure that one out). If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free to use the provided link. From his 1994 album, “Third Rock From the Sun”, here’s the late JOE DIFFIE, with “PICKUP MAN”….