Honeycomb
Jimmie Rodgers
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(Honeycomb) (Honeycomb) Well it's a darn good life And it's kinda funny How the Lord made the bee And the bee made the honey And the honeybee lookin' for a home And they called it honeycomb And they roamed the world and they gathered all Of the honeycomb into one sweet ball And the honeycomb from a million trips Made my baby's lips Oh, Honeycomb, won't you be my baby Well, Honeycomb, be my own Got a hank o' hair and a piece o' bone And made a walkin' talkin' Honeycomb Well, Honeycomb, won't you be my baby Well, Honeycomb, be my own What a darn good life When you got a wife like Honeycomb (Honeycomb) And the Lord said now that I made a bee I'm gonna look all around for a green, green tree And He made a little tree and I guess you heard Oh, then well he made a little bird And they waited all around till the end of Spring Gettin' every note that the birdie'd sing And they put 'em all into one sweet tome For my Honeycomb Oh, Honeycomb, won't you be my baby Well, Honeycomb, be my own Got a hank o' hair and a piece o' bone And made a walkin' talkin' Honeycomb Well, Honeycomb, won't you be my baby Well, Honeycomb, be my own What a darn good life When you got a wife like Honeycomb (Honeycomb) And the Lord says now that I made a bird I'm gonna look all round for a little ol' word That sounds about sweet like "turtledove" And I guess I'm gonna call it "love" And He roamed the world lookin' everywhere Gettin' love from here, love from there And He put it all in a little ol' part Of my baby's heart Oh, Honeycomb, won't you be my baby Well, Honeycomb, be my own Got a hank o' hair and a piece o' bone And made a walkin' talkin' Honeycomb Well, Honeycomb, won't you be my baby Well, Honeycomb, be my own What a darn good life When you got a wife like Honeycomb (Honeycomb)
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Written by: BOB MERRILL
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Honeycomb" is a popular song written by Bob Merrill in 1954. His talent for catchy tunes and intriguing lyrics played a major role in this song's success.
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PerformerThe song was most notably performed by Jimmie Rodgers, known as the "Father of Country Music". His spin on the song propelled "Honeycomb" to become one of the iconic songs of that era.
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Chart SuccessJimmie Rodgers' version of "Honeycomb" hit number 1 on the Billboard Top 100 chart in the United States in 1957. It was his debut single and also his biggest hit, staying at the top of the chart for four weeks.
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Award RecognitionThe songwriter, Bob Merrill, was the recipient of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Though not solely for "Honeycomb", the song definitely contributed to his reputation and success.
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Record Company"Honeycomb" was released by Roulette Records, an American record company and label founded in 1956 by George Goldner, Joe Kolsky, Morris Levy, and Phil Kahl.
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Cover VersionsOther than Jimmie Rodgers, the song has been covered by several artists, including Ricky Nelson and Georgie Shaw. This demonstrates the enduring appeal of "Honeycomb".
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Album Inclusion"Honeycomb" was included in Jimmie Rodgers' debut album 'Jimmie Rodgers' which was released in late 1957.
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Song ThemeThe song "Honeycomb" is known for its simplicity and charming metaphor, comparing a loving partner to the completeness and complexity of a honeycomb in a hive.
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Musical GenreHoneycomb is known for its significant contributions to the pop music genre in the 1950s, particularly the sub-genre of pop folk.
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Use in MediaThe song was featured in an episode of the 1960 American sitcom "The Donna Reed Show." A sign of its unremitting popularity.
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