A paycheck is traditionally a paper document issued by an employer to pay an employee for services rendered. Recently, the physical paycheck has been increasingly replaced by electronic direct deposit. The word check has these meanings: In finance, a check or cheque is an order for transfer of money. ... Employment is a contract between two parties, one being the employer and the other being the employee. ... Income, generally defined, is the money that is received as a result of the normal business activities of an individual or a business. ... Employment is a contract between two parties, one being the employer and the other being the employee. ... Direct deposit is a process where someone who is going to be paid on a recurring basis, such as an employee, or a recipient of a government entitlement or benefit program such as social security is sent the payment owed to them into their checking or savings account. ...
"...Paycheck is in the hospital with severe emphysema and diabetes and is not interviewable at this point," came the somber reply to a request for a few minutes to interview the Johnny Paycheck.
Paycheck had some minor chart success with a few less abrasive tunes but by 1970, Little Darlin's financial well had dried up and Johnny, whose drinking had by then exceeded legendary, needed to dry out.
Although the image now clashed stylistically with the music Paycheck made it work with his inarguable singing prowess and a pen as sharp as his ear was keen for a terrific country song.