Lipstick Traces
Allen Toussaint, 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 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 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
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Written by: ALLEN TOUSSAINT
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10 facts about this song
Record History"Lipstick Traces" was released in 1962 by Benny Spellman, an accomplished R&B singer.
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SongwriterThe song was written by the legendary songwriter and producer Allen Toussaint, who played a major role in the development of New Orleans R&B.
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PopularityDespite not achieving significant mainstream success, "Lipstick Traces" has maintained a loyal fanbase and continues to be appreciated for its lyrical depth and Spellman's impassioned vocals.
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LegacyIt has been covered by several artists, perhaps most notably by the British punk band The O'Jays in the 1980s.
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Unique Sound"Lipstick Traces" reflects the distinctive New Orleans sound of its time, blending elements of jazz, blues, and R&B to create a soulful and memorable tune.
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Fortune TellerIt was the B-side to the hit "Fortune Teller," another Toussaint-composed song which has been famously covered by The Rolling Stones and many others.
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Preservation"Lipstick Traces (on a Cigarette)" was chosen as Benny Spellman's most famous track to be preserved in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress in 2012.
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Acapella SectionThe song has a distinctive acapella section, which demonstrates Spellman's exceptional vocal range and control.
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Film Appearance"Lipstick Traces" has been used in the soundtracks of several films, including the 2005 drama "Capote," which chronicled the life of author Truman Capote.
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Benny Spellman's Career ImpactWhile Benny Spellman's career didn't reach the heights of some of his contemporaries, "Lipstick Traces" and "Fortune Teller" remain his most well-known songs, and he continued to perform to appreciative audiences until his death in 2011.
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