When It's Springtime in Alaska (It's Forty Below)
Johnny Horton
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I mushed from Point Barrow through blizzard of snow. Been out prospectin' for two years or so. Pulled into Fairbanks, the city was a-boom. So I took a little stroll to the Red Dog sea-loon. As I walked in the door, the music was clear. The purtiest voice I had heard in two years. The song she was singin' made a man's blood run cold. When its springtime in Alaska it's forty below. (When it's springtime in Alaska it's forty below.) It was Redhead Lil who was singin' so sweet. I reached down and took the snow packs off my feet. I reached for the gal who was singin' the tune. We did the eskeemo hop all around the sea-loon. With a caribou crawl and a grizzly bear hug. We did our dance on a kodiak rug. The song she kept singin' made a man's blood run cold. When it's springtime in Alaska it's forty below. I was as innocent as I could be. I didn't now Lil was Big Ed's wife-to-be. He took out his knife and he gave it a throw. When it's springtime in Alaska I'll be six feet below. (When it's springtime in Alaska he'll be six feet below.)
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Written by: TILLMAN FRANKS
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12 facts about this song
Release InformationJohnny Horton's song "When It's Springtime in Alaska (It's Forty Below)" was released in 1959 as a part of the album "The Spectacular Johnny Horton".
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a big hit and reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
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Song Composition"When It's Springtime in Alaska" is a country song that was composed by Tillman Franks and Johnny Horton.
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Cross-Genre SuccessDespite being a country song, "When It's Springtime in Alaska" reached number 3 on the U.S pop chart, showing the cross-genre appeal.
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GenreHorton's song is primarily classified under the country and honky-tonk genres.
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ThemeJohnny Horton's song is themed around Alaska's extraordinary weather conditions and a tragic love story intertwined in it, reflecting his love for history and storytelling in his music.
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Famous CoverThe song was covered by Johnny Cash in his album "Orange Blossom Special" in 1965, lending further popularity to the original.
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Tragic Death of HortonThis song is considered one of his most popular songs, sadly, in the same year of its release, 1959, Horton died in a car accident, leaving behind a significant musical legacy.
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Popularity in AlaskaThe song remains popular especially in Alaska, due to its clear reflection of the state's extreme weather patterns.
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Historical SignificanceHorton's song paints a vivid picture of life during the Klondike Gold Rush, contributing to the historical significance of his music.
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Impact on Horton’s Career"When It's Springtime in Alaska" played a significant role in shaping Horton’s successful career, and the song remains one of his well-remembered hits to date.
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Unique SongwritingThe song exudes Horton's unique songwriting style that often incorporated historical events and elements.
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