Playground in My Mind
Clint Holmes
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When this old world gets me down and there's no love to be found I close my eyes and soon I find I'm in a playground in my mind Where the children laugh and the children play And we sing a song all day My name is Michael, I've got a nickel, I've got a nickel shiny and new I'm gonna buy me all kinds of candy, that's what I'm gonna do In the wonders that I find in the playground in my mind In a world that used to be, close your eyes and follow me Where the children laugh and the children play And we'll sing a song all day My girl is Cindy, when we get married we're gonna have a baby or two We're gonna let them visit their grandma, that's what we're gonna do Living in a world that I left behind Happy little children In the playground in my mind See the little children See how they play in the playground in my mind La la la
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Written by: LEE JULIEN POCKRISS, PAUL J. VANCE
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12 facts about this song
Song History"Playground in My Mind," performed by Clint Holmes, was released in 1972 as the artist's debut single.
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Chart PerformanceThe song hit number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States in 1973, after an entire year on the chart.
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Varied PopularityThe song gained significant popularity in the US and Canada but did not perform well in the UK.
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Record Sales"Playground in My Mind" is one of the few singles to sell over a million copies without making the UK Singles Chart.
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Iconic FeatureThe song is especially known for its verses sung by a chorus of children, a unique feature that set it apart from other pop songs of the time.
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Gold CertificationThe song received a gold disc by the R.I.A.A. in July 1973.
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Child SingerThe 'childlike' voice heard in the song along with Clint is that of record producer's son, Jimmy Wisner.
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Performance Style"Playground in My Mind" is characterized by its repetitious, simplistic vocals and playful melody, which mimic the content of the song itself.
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Theme of the SongThe lyrics reflect on the singer's childhood, creating a nostalgic and sentimental tone.
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Clint Holmes’ CareerDespite the success of "Playground in My Mind," Clint Holmes did not have any other similarly popular hits and is often considered a one-hit-wonder in the music industry.
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Cover VersionsThe song was covered by Winifred Atwell, and her version also reached the top of the charts.
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Prolonged Chart LifeThe song spent 23 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, proving its long-lasting popularity amongst listeners.
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