Factory Girl

Eric Burdon

About Factory Girl

Factory Girl is a traditional song. It has been performed by The Roches, The Chieftains with Sinéad O'Connor, Margaret Barry, Rhiannon Giddens, and Eric Burdon.


Year:
2004
4:41
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As I went out walking
One fine summer morning
The birds in the bushes
Did whistle and sing
The lads and the lassies
In couples were courting
Going back to the factory
Their work to begin

I spied one among them
She was fairer than most
Her cheeks like the red rose
That blooms in the spring
Her hair like the lily
Thet grows in yon valley
She was only a hard working
Factory Girl

I steps up aside her more closely to feel her
She says my young man
Don't stare me so
She said I've got gold in my pocket
And silver as well
No more will I answer
That factory call

Now the years have all passed
From the days of our youth
Our home is now teeming
With children at play
Life goes on in the village
You can still hear the whistle
Hey there goes the lad
With his factory girl

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Eric Burdon

Eric Victor Burdon (born 11 May 1941) is an English singer-songwriter best known as a member and vocalist of R&B band The Animals, and the funk band War and for his aggressive stage performance. He was ranked 57th in Rolling Stone's list - The 100 Greatest Singers of All Time. more »

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Written by: TONY BRAUNAGEL, ERIC BURDON

Lyrics © BOB-A-LEW SONGS, Abkco Music Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Collaboration
The song "Factory Girl" is a collaborative work between the English singer-songwriter Eric Burdon and the traditional Irish band The Chieftains.
Lyrics and Musical Style
With its soulful lyrics and traditional Celtic influenced style, "Factory Girl" is a unique blend of folk and rock genres.
Album
The song is part of the album "Chieftains 10: Cotton-Eyed Joe," released in 1981.
Eric Burdon's Participation
Famous for being the vocalist and frontman of the rock band The Animals and funk band War, Eric Burdon showcased a different aspect of his musical expertise in "Factory Girl".
The Chieftains' Contribution
Known for their ability to fuse traditional Irish music with modern genres, "Factory Girl" is evidence of The Chieftains' innovative style.
Theme
Like many folk songs, "Factory Girl" tells a powerful story - in this case, it's about a girl working in a factory.
Live Performances
The song was performed live numerous times, providing memorable moments due to the unique fusion of Burdon's rock vocals and The Chieftains' traditional instrumentation.
Cultural Impact
Despite not being one of the mainstream hits, "Factory Girl" is widely regarded as a cultural blend of English and Irish music styles, enjoying a cult following to this day.
Reinterpretation
"Factory Girl", was later reinterpreted by Rolling Stones in their album Bigger Bang. However, it is not exactly clear if this song is inspired by Burdon and The Chieftains' song of the same name. The theme and lyrics are different but the concept of a 'factory girl' is common in both.
Critical Reception
While it didn't achieve commercial success, the genre-blending qualities of "Factory Girl" and the memorable performances of Burdon and The Chieftains received positive reviews from critics.

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