Little Green Bag
George Baker Selection
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Yeah Lookin' back on the track for a little green bag Got to find just a kind or losin' my mind Out of sight in the night, out of sight in the day Lookin' back on the track gonna do it my way Out of sight in the night, out of sight in the day Lookin' back on the track gonna do it my way Lookin' back Lookin' for some happiness But there is so a loneliness to find Turn to the left turn to the right Lookin' upstairs lookin' behind Lookin' for some happiness But there is so a loneliness to find Turn to the left turn to the right Lookin' upstairs lookin' behind Lookin' back on the track for a little green bag Got to find just a kind or losin' my mind Out of sight in the night, out sight in the day Lookin' back on the track gonna do it my way Lookin' back on the track for a little little green bag Got to find just a kind or losin' my mind Lookin' for some happiness But there is so a loneliness to find Turn to the left turn to the right Lookin' upstairs lookin' behind Lookin' for some happiness But there is so a loneliness to find Turn to the left turn to the right Lookin' upstairs lookin' behind
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Written by: HANS BOUWENS, JAN VISSER
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"Little Green Bag," performed by George Baker and the George Baker Selection, was released on 19 May 1969.
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Origin of the SongThis rock song originated from the Netherlands, where the George Baker Selection group was formed.
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Original IntentionThough widely known as "Little Green Bag," the song was actually intended to be called "Little Greenback," in reference to the color of the American dollar.
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MisinterpretationA printing error on the record's cover is said to have lead to the change in its name, with 'back' mistakenly printed as 'bag'.
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SuccessUpon its release, "Little Green Bag" climbed to the top of the Dutch charts, and it was a huge success internationally, reaching number 21 on the American Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Film AppearanceThe song gained renewed popularity in the 1990s when it was included in the soundtrack of the film "Reservoir Dogs" directed by Quentin Tarantino.
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Artist Career LaunchThe success of "Little Green Bag" marked the start of George Baker’s prominent career in music.
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First Band SingleThis was the first single by the George Baker Selection, which consisted of five members, including George Baker himself, as the lead vocalist.
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Key MembersThe other four members of the George Baker Selection were Jan Visser, Henk Kramer, Jacques Greuter, and Martin Schoen.
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Style of Music"Little Green Bag" is just a hint of the band's unique music style; they merged rock with a somewhat folk-style music, which was quite different for the time.
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Cover VersionThe song has been covered by many artists over the years. One of the most notable covers is the one by Tom Jones, the famous Welsh singer, in 1970.
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Gold RecordIn the U.S., "Little Green Bag" was certified a gold record for selling over one million copies.
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Influence"Little Green Bag" and its success played a significant role in building a global interest in Dutch pop music, which later led to the Dutch Invasion.
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Re-releaseIn 1970, following the enormous popularity of the song, it was re-released in the UK.
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Distinct SoundThe song is recognized for its distinctive bass intro, which has been described as "slinky" and a "slow walk down."
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