Lipstick On Your Collar
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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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.
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Song WritersThe song was written by George Goehring and Edna Lewis, two well-regarded songwriters of the time.
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Chart HistoryThe song reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1959, becoming one of Francis's most successful singles.
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Backing GroupIn the recording, Francis was backed by The Jordanaires, a vocal quartet known for their work with Elvis Presley.
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Cover VersionsThe 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.
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Popular CultureThe 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'.
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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.
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GenreIt is classified under the genres of pop and rock and roll.
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Discrete FactDespite 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.
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RecognitionThe song remains one of Connie Francis's trademark hits and is frequently played on oldies radio stations worldwide.
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