Pearl Necklace
ZZ Top
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She's really upset with me again I didn't give her what she likes I don't know what to tell her Don't know what to say Everything got funky last night She was really bombed And I was really blown away Until I asked her what she wanted And this is what she had to say: A pearl necklace She want a pearl necklace She want a pearl necklace She gets a charge out of bein' so weird Digs gettin' downright strange But I can keep a handle on anything Just this side of deranged She was gettin' bombed And I was gettin' blown away And she held it in her hand And this is what she had to say: A pearl necklace She want a pearl necklace She want a pearl necklace She's so tough, as pure as the driven slush And that's not jewelry she's talkin' about It really don't cost that much She was gettin' bombed And I was gettin' blown away And she took it in her hand And this is what she had to say: A pearl necklace She want a pearl necklace She want a pearl necklace
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Written by: FRANK BEARD, BILLY GIBBONS, DUSTY HILL
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Origin of the Song"Pearl Necklace" is a song by the American rock band ZZ Top, originally released on their 1981 album "El Loco".
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Commercial SuccessThe song was not released as a single, but despite this, has gained a significant amount of airplay on classic rock radio stations due to its highly memorable guitar riff and blunt lyrics.
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Song GenreAccording to the band's frontman, Billy Gibbons, the song falls decidedly into the blues-rock genre, a signature style of the band.
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Guitar SoundThe distinct hard rock guitar sound, a staple in most ZZ Top songs, is heavily present in “Pearl Necklace", contributing to its popularity among fans.
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Varied InterpretationsThe song’s lyrics have been interpreted in various ways due to their innuendo and metaphors. This has lent an air of intrigue to the song that still persists among fans.
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Band MembersAside from Billy Gibbons, the song also features Dusty Hill on bass and vocals, and Frank Beard on drums. The three were the only consistent members of the band from its formation until Hill's passing in 2021.
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Censorship StrugglesDue to the suggestive content of the lyrics, "Pearl Necklace" faced some difficulty with radio airplay in certain markets. However, it has since become a cult classic among ZZ Top fans.
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Live PerformancesThe song frequently features in the band’s live performances due to its immense popularity among fans and is known for its energetic performances.
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Album Reception"El Loco", the album that "Pearl Necklace" is a part of, was ZZ Top's seventh studio album and was a commercial and critical success upon its release.
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Influence and LegacyMany younger musicians cite “Pearl Necklace” as an influential song in their musical evolution, emblematic of ZZ Top’s rock and blues roots and embodying the band's musical style.
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