Girl on the Billboard

Del Reeves

About Girl on the Billboard

"Girl on the Billboard" is a 1965 single released by American country music singer Del Reeves. The novelty song was Reeves' fourth entry on the U. S. country chart and his only No. 1 single. "Girl on the Billboard" spent two weeks at No. 1 and a total of 20 weeks on the chart, in addition to reaching No. 96 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has become one of many country standards about lust.

Year:: 1997
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Del Reeves

Franklin Delano Reeves (July 14, 1932 – January 1, 2007), better known as Del Reeves, was an American country music singer, best known for his "girl-watching" novelty songs of the 1960s including "Girl on the Billboard" and "The Belles of the Southern Bell". He is also known for his 1968 trucker's anthem, "Looking At The World Through A Windshield", which demonstrated he was capable more than just novelty songs. He became one of the most successful male country singers of the 1960s. more »

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Release Category "Girl on the Billboard" by Del Reeves was released in 1965.
Genre Category The song falls under "Country and Western" genre that involves evocative lyrics and music characterizing American southern culture.
Artist Category Although Del Reeves is known for his several contributions to country music, "Girl on the Billboard" is his most iconic song and his only number one country hit.
Performance Category The song is marked by Reeves' signature vocal style known as "the Good Time Charlie approach" which added a unique touch to this song.
Album Category "Girl on the Billboard" is from the studio album with the same title, which was released in the same year, i.e. 1965.
Chart Performance Category This song remained on the no.1 position on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart for two weeks and also ranked 96 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Song Duration Category The length of the song "Girl on the Billboard" is 2 minutes and 40 seconds.
Songwriters Category The song was written by Walter Haynes and Hank Mills, two well-known songwriters in country music.
Inspiration Category The song was reportedly inspired by an actual billboard of a girl in a bathing suit.
Cultural Impact Category The song is often recognized as a dalliance with the wave of cheeky, freewheeling tunes that became popular in the 1960s country music scene.
Musical Arrangement Category The distinguishing feature of this song is the interesting play of guitar and harmonica that gives it a distinct storytelling appeal.
Legacy Category Despite being released over five decades ago, "Girl on the Billboard" is still remembered as a classic hit in the country music industry.
Popular Culture Category In 2020, Apple used the song 'Girl on the Billboard' as its tune for an advert featuring group Facetime.
Cover Versions Category Over the decades, the song has been covered by many other artists, including Buddy Miller and Lawrence Reynolds.

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