Primrose Lane
Jerry Wallace
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Primrose Lane, life's a holiday on Primrose Lane Just a holiday on Primrose Lane with you Can't explain when we're walkin' down the Primrose Lane Even roses bloomin' in the rain with you Sweet perfume Those little old roses bloom And I want to walk with you my whole life through Primrose Lane, life's a holiday on Primrose Lane Just a holiday on Primrose Lane with you Sweet perfume Those little old roses bloom And I want to walk with you my whole life through Primrose Lane, life's a holiday on Primrose Lane Just a holiday on Primrose Lane with you Wi-i-i-th you Wi-i-i-th you FADE Wi-i-i-th you
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Written by: GEORGE SYLVESTER RED CALLENDER, WAYNE SHANKLIN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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15 facts about this song
Release Details"Primrose Lane" was released in 1959 by American country and pop singer Jerry Wallace.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts and was Wallace's biggest hit until 1972.
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Song Theme"Primrose Lane" is a light-hearted song that describes a picturesque neighborhood filled with happiness and love.
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Song Writer CreditThe song was written by George Callender and Wayne Shanklin.
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Album Details"Primrose Lane" was featured in the album called "Primrose Lane/By Your Side," released by Challenge Records.
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Popularity DurationDecades after its release, "Primrose Lane" still enjoys popularity and is frequently played on oldies and classic country music stations.
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Music GenreAlthough Jerry Wallace was primarily a country singer, "Primrose Lane" is remembered as a pop song, showing his versatility as an artist.
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Cover VersionsA number of artists have since covered "Primrose Lane," including Pat Boone and country singer O.C. Smith.
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Song DurationThe song runs for a duration of approximately two minutes and twenty-six seconds.
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Song RecognitionIn 1960, Jerry Wallace received a gold record for "Primrose Lane."
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Television Appearance"Primrose Lane" made its television debut on the popular music variety show "American Bandstand."
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Use in MediaThe song has been used in a number of television shows and movies, including the late 80s American movie "Bert Rigby, You're a Fool."
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Artist's Star Highlight"Primrose Lane" established Jerry Wallace as a popular artist during the late 50s and early 60s.
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Song PresenceThe song can be found on various compilation albums featuring hits from the 50s and 60s.
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Later Usage"Primrose Lane" was later used as the theme song for the syndicated television show "The Smith Family" in the 1970s.
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