Summer (The First Time)
Bobby Goldsboro
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It was a hot afternoon Last day of June And the sun was a demon The clouds were afraid One ten in the shade And the pavement was steaming I told Billy Ray In his red Chevrolet I needed time for some thinking I was just walking by When I looked in her eye And I swore it was winking She was thirty one and I was seventeen I knew nothing about love, she knew everything When I sat down beside her on the front porch swing And wondered what the coming night would bring The sun closed her eyes As it climbed in the sky And it started to swelter The sweat trickled down the front of her gown I thought it would melt her She threw back her hair Like I wasn't there She sipped on a julep Her shoulders were bare And I tried not to stare When I looked at her two lips And when she looked at me I heard her softly say I know you're young You don't know what to do or say But stay with me until the sun has gone away And I will chase the boy in you away And then she smiled then we talked for a while Then we walked for a mile to the sea We sat on the sand, and the boy took her hand But I saw the sun rise as a man Ten years have gone by Since I looked in her eye But the memory lingers I got back in my mind To the very first time And feel the touch of her fingers It was a hot afternoon Last day of June And the sun was a demon The clouds were afraid One ten in the shade And the pavement was steaming
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Written by: BOBBY GOLDSBORO
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13 facts about this song
Year of Release"Summer (The First Time)" by Bobby Goldsboro was released in the year 1973.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a major hit and reached number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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Genre ClassificationIt's classified under the pop and folk-pop genre, showing a lyrical and melodic alignment with these music styles.
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Autobiographical NatureDespite its autobiographical tone, the song doesn't actually reflect Goldsboro's personal experiences. It's about a teen boy's sexual initiation with a slightly older woman.
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Unique Song ConceptThe song is poignant and stands out for its narrative style and unique concept as an introspective look back on a summer love.
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U.K. SuccessApart from US success, "Summer (The First Time)" landed #9 on the U.K. Singles Chart, making it Goldsboro's biggest hit in Britain.
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Remake VersionsThe song has been covered by several other artists over time, including a remake in 1995 by British singer Maxi Priest.
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Song ComposerBobby Goldsboro, apart from lending his vocals, has also composed the song, demonstrating his multifaceted talent in the music industry.
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Radio-FriendlyDespite the song’s explicit narrative, it still received considerable airplay on Pop Music Radio in the United States.
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Track Timing"Summer (The First Time)" runs a total of 4 minutes and 38 seconds in length.
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Album IdentityThe song was included in his album titled "Summer (The First Time)".
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Positive ReceptionMany consider the song as one of Goldsboro's best, and it enjoyed a favorable reception due to its mature theme and lyrical depth.
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Film ConnectionThe song was used in the soundtrack of the movie "Resurrection" in 1980.
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