The Class of '57

The Statler Brothers

About The Class of '57

"The Class of '57" is a song written by Don Reid and Harold Reid, and recorded by American country music group The Statler Brothers. It was released in August 1972 as the first single from the album Country Music Then and Now. The song reached #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The song was also critically acclaimed with the Statler Brothers winning the 1972 Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group.


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Tommy's selling used cars, Nancy's fixing nails. 
Harvey runs a grocery store and Margaret doesn't care. 
Jerry drives a truck for Sears, Charlotte on the make. 
And Paul sells life insurance and part time real estate. 

Helen is a hostess. Frank works at the mill. 
Janet teaches grade school and probably always will. 
Bob works for the city. And Jack's in lab research. 
And Peggy play organ at the Presbyterian Church. 

And the class of '57 had its dreams. 
We all thought we'd change the world with our great work & deeds. 
Or maybe we just thought the world would change to fit our needs. 
The class of '57 had its dreams. 

Betty runs a trailer park. 
Jan sells Tupperware. 
Randy on an insane ward. 
Mary's on ware fare. 
Charlie took a job at Ford. 
Joe took Freddie's wife. 
Charlotte took a millionaire. 
And Freddie took his life. 

Johnny's big in cattle. Ray is deep in debt. 
Where Mavis finally would up is anybodies guess. 
Linda married Sonny. Brenda married me. 
And the class of all of us are just part of history. 

And the class of '57 had its dreams. 
We all thought we'd change the world with our great work & deeds. 
Or maybe we just thought the world would change to fit our needs. 
The class of '57 had its dreams.

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The Statler Brothers

The Statler Brothers were an American country music, gospel, and backing vocal group for Johnny Cash. The quartet was founded in 1955 in Staunton, Virginia. more »

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Written by: Don Reid, Harold Reid

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12 facts about this song

Album Release
"The Class of '57" is a song from the album "Innerview," which was released in 1972 by The Statler Brothers.
Composition
The song was written by two members of the quartet, Don Reid and Harold Reid.
Genre
"The Class of '57" is classified as Country music, specifically within the sub-genre of Gospel Country.
Grammy Awards
In 1973, The Statler Brothers won a Grammy for this song in the category "Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group."
Storyline
The song is a nostalgic look back at the graduating class of 1957 from the perspective of various classmates, and the different paths they took after high school.
Chart Success
The song reached #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
Masters of Harmony Vocals
The song showcases the group's intricate four-part harmonies, which is a characteristic aspect of The Statler Brothers' music.
Notable Performances
"The Class of '57" was a popular feature in the group's live shows and it is considered one of their classic songs.
Successful Group
The Statler Brothers were one of the most successful country acts of the 1960s and 1970s. Their career spanned five decades.
Retirement
"The Class of '57" remained popular even after the band retired in 2002, gaining new listeners through digital platforms and radio airplay.
Length
The official length of "The Class of '57" is 2 minutes and 40 seconds.
Impact
This song has been covered by various artists and is seen as a classic tune within the genre of Country music.

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