The Boll Weevil Song

Brook Benton

About The Boll Weevil Song

The Boll Weevil Song and 11 Other Great Hits is a studio album released by Brook Benton in 1961 on Mercury LP record MG 20641 (mono) and SR 60641 (stereo). The album appeared on Billboard's album charts in 1961 for thirteen weeks, reaching position number 70. The orchestrations were done by Stan Applebaum, who also conducted the orchestra on the sessions. Following the significant popularity of Benton's hit The Boll Weevil Song, Mercury quickly arranged sessions which largely rely on American Caucasian folk music for material, although Benton took composition credit for most the songs. The result is a mix of R&B and pop. Allmusic reviews the album favorably, but reviewer Greg Adams wishes the rest of the album had the "fire" contained in the title track. more »

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Brook Benton

Brook Benton (September 19, 1931 – April 9, 1988) was an American singer and songwriter who was popular with rock and roll, rhythm and blues, and pop music audiences during the late 1950s and early 1960s, when he scored hits such as "It's Just A Matter Of Time" and "Endlessly", many of which he co-wrote. more »

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Funk / Soul

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Rhythm & Blues

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Genre Classification "The Boll Weevil Song" by Brook Benton is classified under the musical genres of R&B, soul, and pop.
Chart Success The song reached number 2 on the U.S Billboard Hot 100 on June 26, 1961, and held that position for three weeks.
Album The song is part of Brook Benton's album named "The Boll Weevil Song and 11 Other Great Hits."
Recognition The song is widely recognized for combining elements of pop and country music with African-American folk origins.
Interpretation The song is based on a traditional American folk song that tells the story of the boll weevil, a pest that devastated the cotton crops in the Southern United States in the early 20th century.
Sales Record The single sold over one million copies and was awarded a gold disc by the RIAA.
Collaboration The song was written in collaboration with lyricist Clyde Otis, who Brook Benton frequently teamed up with during his early career.
Significant Impact The success of "The Boll Weevil Song" revitalized Brook Benton's career, making it an essential part of his discography.
Archival Preservation The song is preserved in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress.
Cover Versions The song has been covered by various artists, most notably, country singer Tex Ritter and punk rock band The White Stripes, demonstrating its enduring impact across different musical genres.

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