Girl on the Billboard
Del Reeves
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14 facts about this song
Release Category"Girl on the Billboard" by Del Reeves was released in 1965.
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Genre CategoryThe song falls under "Country and Western" genre that involves evocative lyrics and music characterizing American southern culture.
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Artist CategoryAlthough Del Reeves is known for his several contributions to country music, "Girl on the Billboard" is his most iconic song and his only number one country hit.
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Performance CategoryThe song is marked by Reeves' signature vocal style known as "the Good Time Charlie approach" which added a unique touch to this song.
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Album Category"Girl on the Billboard" is from the studio album with the same title, which was released in the same year, i.e. 1965.
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Chart Performance CategoryThis song remained on the no.1 position on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart for two weeks and also ranked 96 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Song Duration CategoryThe length of the song "Girl on the Billboard" is 2 minutes and 40 seconds.
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Songwriters CategoryThe song was written by Walter Haynes and Hank Mills, two well-known songwriters in country music.
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Inspiration CategoryThe song was reportedly inspired by an actual billboard of a girl in a bathing suit.
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Cultural Impact CategoryThe song is often recognized as a dalliance with the wave of cheeky, freewheeling tunes that became popular in the 1960s country music scene.
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Musical Arrangement CategoryThe distinguishing feature of this song is the interesting play of guitar and harmonica that gives it a distinct storytelling appeal.
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Legacy CategoryDespite being released over five decades ago, "Girl on the Billboard" is still remembered as a classic hit in the country music industry.
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Popular Culture CategoryIn 2020, Apple used the song 'Girl on the Billboard' as its tune for an advert featuring group Facetime.
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Cover Versions CategoryOver the decades, the song has been covered by many other artists, including Buddy Miller and Lawrence Reynolds.
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