Twenty Four Hours from Tulsa
Burt Bacharach
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Dearest darling I had to write to say that I won't be home anymore Cause something happened to me While I was driving home and I'm not the same anymore Oh, I was only twenty-four hours from Tulsa Ah, only one day away from your arms I saw a welcoming night And stopped to rest for the night And that is when I saw her As I pulled in outside of the small hotel she was there And so I walked up to her Asked where I could get something to eat and she showed me where Oh, I was only twenty-four hours from Tulsa Ah, only one day away from your arms She took me to the cafe I asked her if she would stay She said "O. K." Oh, I was only twenty-four hours from Tulsa Ah, only one day away from your arms The jukebox started to play And nighttime turned into day As we were dancing closely All of a sudden I lost control as I held her charms And I caressed her kissed her Told her I'd die before I would let her out of my arms Oh, I was only twenty-four hours from Tulsa Ah, only one day away from your arms I hate to do this to you But I love somebody new What can I do And I can never, never, never Go home again
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Written by: HAL DAVID, BURT BACHARACH
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12 facts about this song
Song Lyrics and Composition"Twenty Four Hours from Tulsa" is a song composed by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Burt Bacharach is renowned for his unique melodies, while Hal David is known for his perceptive love lyrics.
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Sung by Gene PitneyAlthough the song was composed by Bacharach and David, the original version was sung by Gene Pitney in 1964. Pitney was well-known for his unique tenor voice and his ability to convey emotional depth in his songs.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 5 on the UK Singles Chart, which marked the beginning of a successful phase for Bacharach, David, and Pitney in the UK.
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International SuccessBeyond the UK, "Twenty Four Hours from Tulsa" garnered success internationally, peaking at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Song ThemeThe song tells a story of a traveling man who falls in love with a woman he meets at a café, just a day away from seeing his lover back home in Tulsa.
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Distinctive EndingUnlike most pop songs, "Twenty Four Hours from Tulsa" does not end on a high note or with positive closure for the characters. Instead, it concludes with the haunting image of the protagonist's abandoned lover still awaiting his return in Tulsa.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists over the years, including Dusty Springfield, Jay and the Americans, and, more recently, Engelbert Humperdinck.
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Album Appearance"Twenty Four Hours from Tulsa" was featured in Gene Pitney's album titled "Blue Gene", which was released in 1964.
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Popular in Live PerformancesGene Pitney often included "Twenty Four Hours from Tulsa" in his setlists during live performances, further increasing its popularity.
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Iconic Bacharach/David CompositionThe song stands as one of the most popular compositions by Bacharach and David, and it continues to be remembered as a classic.
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Cause of RiftThe song reportedly caused a minor rift between Pitney and Phil Spector who was supposed to work on Pitney's song, "That Girl Belongs to Yesterday," because Pitney chose to release "Twenty Four Hours from Tulsa" instead.
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Use in Film"Twenty Four Hours from Tulsa" has appeared in various films over the years, including "The Look of Love" (2013), which tells the story of Burt Bacharach's collaboration with Hal David and singer Dionne Warwick.
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