Lipstick Traces (On a Cigarette)
Benny Spellman
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Your pretty brown eyes Your wavy hair I won't go home no more 'Cause you're not there I'm telling you now Like I told you before I'm so in love with you Don't leave me no more Lipstick traces (oh) on a cigarette Every memory lingers with me yet I've got it bad Like I told you before I'm so in love with you Don't leave me no more (Won't you come on home?) Won't you come on home? (Won't you come back home?) Won't you come back home? I'm crazy 'bout you Can't do without you Won't you come on home? Lipstick traces (oh) on a cigarette Every memory lingers with me yet I've got it bad Like I told you before I'm so in love with you Don't leave me no more I've got it bad Like I told you before I'm so in love with you Don't leave me no more (Leave me no more) Don't leave me no more (Leave me no more) Don't leave me no more (Leave me no more) Don't leave me no more (Leave me no more)
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Written by: ALLEN TOUSSAINT
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10 facts about this song
Historical Background"Lipstick Traces (On a Cigarette)" is a song originally performed by Benny Spellman, which was released in the year 1962. The song was written and produced by Allen Toussaint.
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SongwriterAllen Toussaint was a renowned American musician, songwriter, and record producer who was involved in many R&B, rock, and soul music hits from the 60s and 70s.
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PerformerBenny Spellman was a prominent soul singer in the 1960s, known for his distinctive deep baritone voice.
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Cover Versions"Lipstick Traces (On a Cigarette)" has been covered by numerous artists from different genres, including Ringo Starr, Delbert McClinton, and The O'Jays.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 80 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, showing its popularity at the time.
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Music GenreThe song "Lipstick Traces (On a Cigarette)" is classified as Rhythm and Blues (R&B), characterized by its soulful lyrics and rhythmic beats.
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LegacyThe song has enduring appeal and is frequently played on oldies radio stations, continuing to introduce Benny Spellman and Allen Toussaint to new generations of music lovers.
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Historical SignificanceIt is considered one of the defining songs of New Orleans R&B.
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Rights OwnershipThe rights to "Lipstick Traces (On a Cigarette)" are presumably owned by Minit Records, the record label for which Benny Spellman recorded the song.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of "Lipstick Traces (On a Cigarette)" are about a man who is haunted by the memory of a past lover, represented by the metaphor of lipstick traces on a cigarette.
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