A White Sport Coat
Marty Robbins
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A white sport coat and a pink carnation I'm all dressed up for the dance A white sport coat and a pink carnation I'm all alone in romance Once you told me long ago To the prom with me you'd go Now you've changed your mind, it seems Someone else will hold my dreams A white sport coat and a pink carnation And in a blue, blue mood A white sport coat and a pink carnation I'm all dressed up for the dance A white sport coat and a pink carnation I'm all alone in romance Once you told me long ago To the prom with me you'd go Now you've changed your mind it seems Someone else will hold my dreams A white sport coat and a pink carnation I'm in a blue, blue mood
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10 facts about this song
Songwriter"A White Sport Coat" was composed by Marty Robbins himself. Robbins was known for penning most of his songs, demonstrating his prowess as a songwriter.
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Release DateThe song was released on April 15, 1957. It's been over six decades since its release, and it's still loved by fans of country music.
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Influence"A White Sport Coat" was supposedly inspired from several teenage love songs popular at that time. The song talks about a young man who has been stood up by his date.
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Chart PerformanceOn its release, the song performed exceptionally well. It reached number 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1957, becoming one of Marty Robbins' biggest hits.
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GenreThe song belongs to the country and Western genre but has popular music characteristics. This blend made it stand out and contributed to its popularity.
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Cover VersionsDue to its popularity, "A White Sport Coat" has been covered by many artists over the years. This includes Jimmy Buffett, who included it in his album "Take the Weather with You."
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Awards and RecognitionWhile it did not win any specific awards, "A White Sport Coat" helped establish Marty Robbins as a significant country artist, leading to multiple Grammy awards for him in subsequent years.
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Backing BandMarty Robbins' backing band, "The Drifting Cowboys," was instrumental in creating the distinctive sound for "A White Sport Coat."
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Album"A White Sport Coat" was also the title track of his album released in 1957, which included other popular songs like "Grown-Up Tears" and "Don't Go Away Senor."
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Song LyricsThe song's lyrics portray a classic teenage heartbreak scenario: a boy buys a white sport coat and a pink carnation for a prom date, only for the girl to break the date. This narrative style became a trademark of Robbins' songwriting.
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