Little Town Flirt
Del Shannon
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Here she comes (Here she comes) that little town flirt (Here she comes) You're falling for her (oh) And you're gonna get hurt Yeah, I know it's so hard to resist The temptation of her tender red lips But you can hurt, hurt Yeah, you can get hurt Foolin' around With that little town flirt Here she comes (Here she comes) With that look in her eye (Here she comes) She plays around (oh) With every guy that goes by Yeah, I know she's gonna treat you wrong So your heart just better be strong 'Cause you can hurt, hurt Yeah, you can get hurt Foolin' around With that little town flirt I know how you feel You think her love is real You think this time she'll be sincere But she thinks you've got a paper heart When she starts to tear it apart That's when she'll let you go, whoa, whoa, whoa Here she comes (Here she comes) Just look at that style (Here she comes) She's looking at you (Oh) Giving you that smile But I know she's gonna treat you wrong So your heart just better be strong 'Cause you can hurt, hurt Yeah, you can get hurt Foolin' around With that little town flirt You better run and hide now boy (Here she comes) You better pass her by, now, yeah, boy (Here she comes) You better run away now, yeah boy (Here she comes) You better run and hide now, yeah, boy (Here she comes) You better pass her by now (Here she comes)
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Written by: DEL SHANNON, MARON MCKENZIE
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14 facts about this song
Song Release"Little Town Flirt" was released in 1962 and quickly became one of Del Shannon's most well-known songs.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, showcasing its widespread popularity.
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International SuccessOutside the US, the song was successful as well. It reached No. 4 in the UK Singles chart.
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SongwritersDel Shannon co-wrote the song with Maron McKenzie, demonstrating his prowess as both a singer and a songwriter.
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Album NameThe song also served as the title track for Del Shannon’s 1963 album 'Little Town Flirt.'
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Iconic OpeningThe song starts with a memorable keyboard line, which became an iconic feature in Shannon’s work.
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Track LengthThe official track length of the song is 2 minutes and 48 seconds.
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Song Theme"Little Town Flirt" is a song about a man warning another to avoid the town's flirtatious girl as she will leave him heartbroken.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by multiple artists over the years, including The Kinks and Alvin and the Chipmunks, showing its enduring popularity.
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Connection to The BeatlesDel Shannon was the first artist to cover a Beatles' song ("From Me to You") in the US. While "Little Town Flirt" is not a Beatles song, Shannon's association with covering the Beatles could have indirectly contributed to its popularity.
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Shannon’s Other HitsBefore releasing "Little Town Flirt," Shannon had already made a name for himself with another hit song "Runaway."
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Influence on MusicShannon's distinctive falsetto in the song influenced many future artists, including Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, and Robin Zander.
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Musical StyleThe song reflects the pop-rock style mixed with elements of what became known as "power pop" that was popular during the early '60s.
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Legacy“Little Town Flirt” remains a favorite among oldies radio stations and Del Shannon’s fan base.
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