Good Time Charlie's Got the Blues
Danny O'Keefe
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Everybody's goin' away Said they're movin' to LA There's not a soul I know around Everybody's leavin' town Some caught a freight, some caught a plane Find the sunshine, leave the rain They said this town's a waste of time I guess they're right, it's wastin' mine Some gotta win, some gotta lose Good time Charlie's got the blues Good time Charlie's got the blues Ya know my heart keeps tellin' me "You're not a kid at thirty-three" "Ya play around, ya lose your wife" "Ya play too long, you lose your life" I got my pills to ease the pain Can't find a thing to ease the rain I'd love to try and settle down But everybody's leavin' town Some gotta win, some gotta lose Good time Charlie's got the blues Good time Charlie's got the blues Good time Charlie's got the blues (whistling to end)
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Written by: Danny O'Keefe
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10 facts about this song
Song Artist"Good Time Charlie's Got the Blues" was originally written and performed by Danny O'Keefe. It became a hit for him in 1972.
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Collaboration HistoryPianist Leon Russell, who is famous for his work with music legends, such as The Rolling Stones, John Lennon, and Bob Dylan, did a cover of the song. This cover was not done in collaboration with Danny O'Keefe, however.
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Chart PerformanceO'Keefe's version of the song peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, signalling significant commercial success.
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Album ReleaseThe original song was included in O'Keefe's 1972 album "O'Keefe," which is considered a seminal release in the singer-songwriter genre.
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Song Theme"Good Time Charlie's Got the Blues" is often viewed as a reflection on aging and the loss of youthful vitality, featuring lyrics that evoke feelings of regret and nostalgia.
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Song CoverThe song was later covered by numerous artists, including Elvis Presley, who included it in his 1973 album, "Elvis."
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Accolades"Good Time Charlie's Got the Blues" is typically hailed as O'Keefe’s best-known song. This song has since been cited as a classic example of the 1970s singer-songwriter genre.
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Cultural ImpactThe song's refrain, "You know my heart keeps telling me, 'You're not a kid at thirty-three,'" has been referenced in popular culture and other songs multiple times.
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Song StyleO'Keefe's style in "Good Time Charlie's Got the Blues" is often compared to Bob Dylan's early work, with a focus on lyrical storytelling over composition.
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Musical AdaptabilityInterestingly, while originally a pop song, "Good Time Charlie's Got the Blues" has been performed in a variety of musical styles over the years, ranging from country to blues to soul. This just adds to the song's timeless appeal.
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