26 Cents
The Wilkinsons
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(Steve Wilkinson/William Wallace) She sat alone on a bus out of Beaumont The courage of just 18 years A penny and quarter were taped to a letter And momma's goodbye in her ears She watched as her high school faded behind her And the house with the white picket fence Then she read the note that her momma had wrote Wrapped up with 26 cents When you get lonely, call me Anytime at all and I'll be there with you, always Anywhere at all There's nothing I've got that I wouldn't give And money is never enough Here's a penny for your thoughts A quarter for the call And all of your momma's love A penny and a quarter buys a whole lot of nothing Taped to an old wrinkled note And when she didn't have much she had all momma's love Inside that old envelope When you get lonely, call me Anytime at all and I'll be there with you, always Anywhere at all There's nothing I've got that I wouldn't give And money is never enough Here's a penny for your thoughts A quarter for the call And all of your momma's love Oh its been years since momma's been gone But when she holds the coins she feels her love just as strong When you get lonely, call
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Written by: STEVE WILKINSON, WILLIAM WALLACE
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"26 Cents", also known as "The Coin Song", was released in 1998 as the debut single by the Canadian country music band, The Wilkinsons.
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Inspirational SourceThe song was inspired by an actual note and coin that Amanda Wilkinson, a member of the band, received from her mother when moving away from home.
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Chart SuccessUpon its release, the song reached the number one spot on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada and peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in the U.S., making it the group’s biggest hit.
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Award Winning"26 Cents" won the Single of the Year at the Canadian Country Music Association Awards and also earned a nomination for Song of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards in 1999.
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Family CompositionThe song was written by the three members of the band – Steve Wilkinson and his two teenage children, Amanda and Tyler Wilkinson.
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Bonafide PlatinumThe album from which the song is drawn, "Nothing but Love", was certified platinum in both Canada and the U.S.
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Nostalgic TiesThe song is often heralded as a sentimental anthem for those leaving home, striking chords with audiences due to its touching lyrics about parental love and the push and pull of growing up and gaining independence.
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Music VideoThe music video for "26 Cents" depicts the story told in the song, with Amanda receiving a letter and coin from her mother before leaving home. The video won an award for Video of the Year at the Canadian Country Music Association Awards.
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Making History"26 Cents" was the first debut single in over a year to top the Country chart in Canada at that time.
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LegacyThough The Wilkinsons have released other successful songs, none achieved the same level of commercial success or emotional impact as "26 Cents". The song is considered the group’s signature song.
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