Sparrow in the Treetop
Guy Mitchell, Mitch Miller, His Orchestra & Chorus
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In the tavern, all night sittin' in the tavern In the tavern singin' songs [Chorus:] Sparrow in the treetop, sparrow in the treetop Though he loves his mate Sparrow in the treetop, sparrow in the treetop Scared of goin' home because it's too darn late Don't look at me, sweetheart, with scorn in your eyes Been out all night, gonna tell you no lies Stopped in one place, heard them singin' a song Heard them singin' a song Like a lonely sparrow, started singin' along Just singin' [Chorus] In walked a blonde and, dear, she asked me to dance I told that blonde that there wasn't a chance I love my kids and my beautiful wife And my beautiful wife That's the honest truth, dear, and I swear by my life Just singin' [Chorus] In the tavern, all night sittin' in the tavern, In the tavern singin' songs There's things I am sweetheart, and things that I ain't 'Cause I'm a man and a man is no saint Won't you forgive 'cause I'm tellin' you true 'Cause I'm tellin' you true I was in the tavern only thinkin' of you Just singin' [Chorus] Just singin' [Chorus] In the tavern, all night sittin' in the tavern, In the tavern singin' songs
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11 facts about this song
Genre"Sparrow in the Treetop" is a traditional pop song, embodying the classic stylings of the 1950s music scene in America.
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ArtistGuy Mitchell, an American pop singer and actor, is the artist behind the song. He was one of the most successful singles artists of the 1950s.
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Release Date"Sparrow in the Treetop" was released in the year 1951.
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Record LabelThis song was released by Columbia Records, one of the oldest and most respected labels in the music industry.
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Song DurationThe song has a runtime of approximately 2 minutes and 46 seconds, typical for pop songs of this era.
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Chart Performance"Sparrow in the Treetop" managed to reach the 8th position on the Billboard Hot 100 in the year of its release.
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SongwriterThe iconic American composer Bob Merrill wrote the lyrics for "Sparrow in the Treetop."
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Backup vocalsThe backup vocals in "Sparrow in the Treetop" were performed by Mitch Miller's orchestra and chorus.
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Mitchell's Success"Sparrow in the Treetop" is one of the many hits Guy Mitchell enjoyed during his successful career, which boasts over 40 million records sold worldwide.
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Story-telling SongThe song is in a narrative form, telling a story about a sparrow in a treetop and a man who hasn't seen his wife in years.
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Cover versionBesides the popular Guy Mitchell version, "Sparrow in the Treetop" was also covered by Bing Crosby for his radio show.
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