Daisy Petal Pickin'
Jimmy Gilmer & the Fireballs, Jimmy Gilmer
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[Chorus] I've been daisy petal pickin' To see if she loves me Well I've been daisy petal pickin' To see what our future's gonna be Her lips are I want to tell ya Her eyes like a candle's glow Although I think that she loves me She never really ever let's me know So [Chorus] One little petal from the daisy Says that she loves me The next one says she loves me not So what am I gonna believe Well [Chorus] We go riding every Sunday Right by the daisy hill I wonder if she loves me Or if she loves me not Maybe the daisies will tell So [Chorus] I've been daisy petal pickin' Yeah daisy petal pickin' She loves me she loves me not She loves me she loves me not Still pickin' daisies tmazanec1@juno.com or Tom Mazanec to humans
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Written by: GLYNN THAMES, JUANITA JORDAN, KEITH MCCORMACK
Lyrics © DUNDEE MUSIC
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11 facts about this song
Release Facts"Daisy Petal Pickin'" was released in 1964 by Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs as a single. The B-side had the track "When My Tears Have Dried."
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Chart PerformanceThe track became a hit primarily in the U.S., reaching the 15th spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Band's SuccessJimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs were one of the most successful bands in the U.S. during the early to mid-1960's. "Daisy Petal Pickin'" was one of the group's top hits during their successful period.
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Genre ClassificationThe song is classified under the pop rock genre with elements of Tex-Mex music. The track portrays the 60's rock-and-roll scene.
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Signature StyleThe song showcases the band's signature style of blending clear, ringing guitar lines with Gilmer's distinct vocals.
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Song's Theme"Daisy Petal Pickin'" has a theme centered around the idea of a young man trying to guess if a girl loves him or not by picking petals off a daisy - a classic motif.
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Recording FactsThe song was recorded in the Norman Petty Studios in Clovis, New Mexico, which was a famous recording location for many top artists during that era.
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Role in 60's Pop CultureThe song remains a staple in popular culture, often being featured in compilations as a representation of the early 60's pop-rock aesthetic.
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Band Formation"Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs" was initially a group called "The Fireballs", formed in 1957. Jimmy Gilmer joined as lead singer in 1960, and the group's name was then modified.
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Live PerformancesDespite the song's popularity, there are scant recorded live performances of "Daisy Petal Pickin'" by the band, making any such recordings valuable artifacts from the era.
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Cover VersionsSeveral other artists have covered the song "Daisy Petal Pickin'" since its release, indicating its lasting influence and popularity.
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