When It's Springtime in Alaska
Johnny Horton
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I mushed from Port Barren through a blizzard of snow Been out prospecting for two years or so Pulled into Fairbanks the city was a boon So I took a little stroll to the Red Dog Saloon As I walked in the door the music was clear The prettiest voice I had heard in two years The song she was singin' made a man's blood run cold When it's springtime in Alaska it's forty below (When it's springtime in Alaska it's forty below) It was red headed Luie who was singin' so sweet I reached down and took the snowpacks off my feet I reached for the gal who was singin' the tune We did the Eskimo hop all around the saloon Where the caribou crawl and the grizzly bear hug we did our dance on a Kodiac rug The song she kept singing made a man's blood run cold When it's springtime in Alaska it's forty below I was as innocent as I could be I didn't know Luie was big Ed's wife to be He took out his knife and he gave it a throw When it's springtime in Alaska I'll be six feet below (When it's springtime in Alaska he'll be six feet below)
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Written by: TILLMAN FRANKS
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10 facts about this song
Song's Origin"When It's Springtime in Alaska" is a song performed by Johnny Horton and written by Tillman Franks and Johnny Horton.
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Release YearThe song was released in 1959, reflecting the era's popular Country genre.
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Chart SuccessUpon its release, "When It's Springtime in Alaska" reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in the United States.
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Song ThemeThe song is about a man lured by a woman's beauty during the springtime in Alaska and the fatal consequence of their love affair.
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Popular LyricsThe song’s most remembered line is "It's forty below," referring to Alaska's infamous cold temperatures.
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Album Information"When It's Springtime in Alaska" was also included in the album "Johnny Horton's Greatest Hits," released in 1960.
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Johnny Horton's SuccessHorton was one of the best-known country music and rockabilly singers of the 1950s, charting more hits than any other artist in his genre during the same period.
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Noteworthy CollaborationTillman Franks, the co-writer of the song, is also known for his lasting collaboration with Johnny Horton. He was Horton’s manager and bassist.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by multiple artists, including Buck Owens, Johnny Cash, and Suzy Bogguss.
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Song’s Impact"When It's Springtime in Alaska" contributed significantly to the fame and success of Johnny Horton as a Country music artist. The song remains one of Horton's most popular and recognized songs till date.
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