Big Four Poster Bed

Brenda Lee

About Big Four Poster Bed

"Big Four Poster Bed" is a song written by Shel Silverstein and performed by Brenda Lee featuring the Nashville Sound. The song reached #4 on the U. S. country chart and #2 on the Canadian country chart in 1974. It was featured on her 1974 album, Now.


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Brenda Lee

Brenda Mae Tarpley (born December 11, 1944), known as Brenda Lee, is an American performer who sang rockabilly, pop and country music, and had 37 US chart hits during the 1960s, a number surpassed only by Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Ray Charles and Connie Francis. She is best known for her 1960 hit "I'm Sorry", and 1958's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree", a US holiday standard for more than 50 years. more »

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Artist Information
"Big Four Poster Bed" is sung by Brenda Lee, a popular American performer known for her versatile singing style that spans across various genres.
Release Year
The song "Big Four Poster Bed" was released in the year 1974.
Album Details
"Big Four Poster Bed" was part of Lee’s album “Brenda,” which was produced under the MCA Records label.
Chart Performance
This song achieved a considerable success, reaching number 4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles Chart.
Songwriters
"Big Four Poster Bed" was written by the talented songwriter Shel Silverstein, who was also a renowned cartoonist, playwright, and poet.
Song Duration
The song's duration is 4 minutes and 3 seconds, boasting a soulful and beautiful rhythm.
Genre
The "Big Four Poster Bed" fits into the Country Music genre, boosting Brenda Lee's dominance in this musical style.
Storyline
The song is about a woman reminiscing about her past, her lover and the beautiful memories they created around a big four poster bed.
Versatility of Brenda Lee
Even though Brenda Lee was recognized predominantly as a pop-singer, this song helped her to demonstrate her mastery of country and western music and consolidated her stand in this genre.
Critical Reception
“Big Four Poster Bed” has always been hailed by critics as an example of great songwriting by Shel Silverstein and outstanding interpretation by Brenda Lee.
Recognition
Brenda Lee was later inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, with songs like "Big Four Poster Bed" highlighting her contribution to the genre.
Unique Theme
A unique aspect of this song is its singular theme, which revolves around a physical object - a bed, symbolizing the relationship held within its frame. This innovative approach set "Big Four Poster Bed" apart from many other country songs of its time.
Brenda Lee’s Career
This song is reflective of Brenda Lee's career transition. While she started out as a pop star, she later moved into the country genre, where she found a great deal of success. "Big Four Poster Bed" is a testament to this fluid transition.

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