Child of the Fifties
The Statler Brothers
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I grew up a child of the fifties Learned to dance to the beat of rock and roll Television was my friend, I Love Lucy, Rin Tin Tin Kissed my first girl when I was 10 years old Took a turn for the worse in the sixties Saw some real people die on TV I learned love's hard cold facts, paid my first income tax One small step for the man I'm gonna be And I'll never feel bad 'bout the times that we had I'll never look back in regret The heaven you gave, I will treasure and save Cause it might be as close as I get The seventies were ten years of re-runs News of Watergate was nothin' new The democrats got it, we fell in love again When Elvis died, we all knew that we could too Now I'm facin' the most of the eighties Old enough to run for President It's hard to think it's me, the father of three Oh America, I don't know where it went And I'll never feel bad 'bout the times that we had I'll never look back in regret The heaven you gave, I will treasure and save Cause it might be as close as I get The heaven you gave, I will treasure and save Cause it might be as close as I get
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Written by: DONALD S. REID
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Child of the Fifties" is a song by The Statler Brothers, a renowned American country music, gospel, and backing vocal group.
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Album InformationThis piece is from their third studio album, "Love of the Common People", which was released on March 28, 1967.
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Producer InformationThe album was produced by renowned music producer Jerry Kennedy, well-known for his work with Mercury Records.
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Music GenreThe track, much like the rest of The Statler Brothers' repertoire, is classified within the country music and gospel genres, characterized by their rich harmony and compelling narratives in the lyrics.
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Lyrics GenerationThe lyrics of "Child of the Fifties" encapsulate the nostalgia and sentiment of growing up in the 1950s - a period of vast cultural and sociopolitical changes in America.
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Band MembersThe performance credits for the song go to the four original members of the band, Harold Reid, Phil Balsley, Jimmy Fortune and Don Reid.
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Successful AlbumDespite the band being best known for their hit "Flowers on the Wall", the "Love of the Common People" album which houses "Child of the Fifties" also performed well and cemented the band's reputation in country music.
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Ongoing InfluenceThe Statler Brothers, including their song "Child of the Fifties", have influenced many country and gospel bands, with many often seeking to emulate their rich harmonies and storytelling lyricism.
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RecognitionDuring their career, The Statler Brothers garnered several awards from the Country Music Association. While "Child of the Fifties" specifically didn't win an award, it is part of the band's valued musical legacy.
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Retirement & LegacyThe Statler Brothers retired in 2002, but their music, including "Child of the Fifties", continues to be popular, especially among country music enthusiasts, maintaining their place as a pillar in the genre.
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