Lipstick on Your Collar

Connie Francis

About Lipstick on Your Collar

"Lipstick on Your Collar" is a song written by Brill Building staff writers Edna Lewis (lyrics) and George Goehring (music) which was a 1959 hit single for Connie Francis.


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(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

When you left me all alone at the record hop
Told me you were going out for a soda pop
You were gone for quite a while, half an hour or more
You came back and man oh man this is what I saw

Lipstick on you collar told a tale on you
Lipstick on you collar said you were untrue
Bet your bottom dollar you and I are through
'Cause lipstick on you collar told a tale on you, yeah

You said it belonged to me, made me stop and think
Then I noticed yours was red, mine was baby pink
Who walked in but Mary Jane, lipstick all a mess
Were you smoochin' my best friend, if the answer's yes

Lipstick on you collar told a tale on you
Lipstick on you collar said you were untrue
Bet your bottom dollar you and I are through
'Cause lipstick on you collar told a tale on you, boy 

Told a tale on you, man
Told a tale on you, yeah
Told a tale on you

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Connie Francis

Connie Francis (born Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero, December 12, 1938) is an American pop singer of Italian heritage and the top-charting female vocalist of the 1950s and 1960s. Although her chart success waned in the second half of the 1960s, Francis remained a top concert draw. Despite several severe interruptions in her career, Francis is still active as a recording and performing artist (as of November 2011). more »

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Written by: George Goehring, Edna Lewis

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin and Release
"Lipstick on Your Collar" is a song that was first recorded by American recording artist Connie Francis. It was released in 1959 and was one of her biggest hits.
Song Writers
The song was written by George Goehring and Edna Lewis, two well-regarded songwriters of the time.
Chart History
The song reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1959, becoming one of Francis's most successful singles.
Backing Group
In the recording, Francis was backed by The Jordanaires, a vocal quartet known for their work with Elvis Presley.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists, including a 1991 version by British pop group Mud and a 2013 version by musical TV series Glee.
Popular Culture
The song is associated with the nostalgic vibe of the 1950s and 1960s, and has been used in many films and television shows depicting that era, such as the 1983 film 'Rumble Fish' and the popular U.S TV show 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'.
Historical Impact
"Lipstick on Your Collar" is considered one of the first major 'girl power' anthems, with its lyrics depicting a young woman standing up for herself and refusing to be treated poorly.
Genre
It is classified under the genres of pop and rock and roll.
Discrete Fact
Despite its upbeat melody, the song deals with the theme of infidelity, as suggested by the lipstick on the collar which is not the singer's.
Recognition
The song remains one of Connie Francis's trademark hits and is frequently played on oldies radio stations worldwide.

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