Poor Side of Town
Johnny Rivers
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How can you tell me how much you miss me When the last time I saw you, you wouldn't even kiss me That rich guy you've been seein' Must have put you down So welcome back baby To the poor side of town To him you were nothin' but a little plaything Not much more than an overnight fling To me you were the greatest thing this boy had ever found And girl it's hard to find nice things On the poor side of town I can't blame you for tryin' I'm tryin' to make it too I've got one little hang up baby I just can't make it without you So tell me, are you gonna stay now Will you stand by me girl all the way now Oh with you by my side They just can't keep us down Together we can make it girl From the poor side of town (So tell me how much you love me) (Come be near to me and say you need me now) Oh, with you by my side This world can't keep us down Together we can make it baby From the poor side of town
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Written by: JOHNNY RIVERS, LOU ADLER
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11 facts about this song
Song Creation"Poor Side of Town" was co-written by Johnny Rivers along with Lou Adler. Adler is most known for co-creating the Monterey International Pop Music Festival in 1967.
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Chart PerformanceBecoming Rivers' biggest hit, "Poor Side of Town" rose to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1966.
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Genre ShiftThe song signaled a style shift for Rivers from his previous rock 'n' roll songs, towards a more pop-oriented sound.
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Authentic Story"Poor Side of Town" captured the spirit of socio-economic disputes of its time as it conveyed the story of a man pleading with his girlfriend not to leave him for a richer man.
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Album SuccessThe success of "Poor Side of Town" led to the creation of an album of the same name, which included some of Rivers' best works.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Poor Side of Town," including Al Wilson, Nick DeCaro, and most notably the Tube Tops 2000, who provided a version for the film "The Brady Bunch Movie."
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Rivers' SignatureDespite Rivers' versatility in musical styles throughout his career, "Poor Side of Town" remains one of his most distinct and recognized songs.
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Television AppearanceRivers performed "Poor Side of Town" live on the Ed Sullivan Show, one of the most popular variety shows in American television history.
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Chart RecognitionThe song is not only Rivers' only number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 but is also one of the biggest hits of 1966.
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Accomplished CompanyRivers recorded "Poor Side of Town" at the famous Gold Star Studios, the same location where artists such as the Beach Boys and Phil Spector made some of their greatest hits.
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Grammy RecognitionThough not specifically for "Poor Side of Town," Johnny Rivers won his Grammy in 1966 - the same year the song was released.
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