Charlie's Shoes
Billy Walker
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I'd like to be in Charlie's shoes, that's what I always said 'Cause he had you and everything tied with a golden thread Then Charlie left and went away and when I got the news It wasn't long till I was walking 'round in Charlie's shoes Now I'm wearing out the shoes that Charlie wore Walking back and forth across the floor The troubles that drove him away, I've got for company These nights in Charlie's shoes are killing me The greener grass that turned my head so swiftly did turn brown 'Cause every little dream I've built she's always tearing down I never knew old Charlie's shoes could have so many tacks Of disappointing sorrows and I wish he had 'em back 'Cause I'm wearing out the shoes that Charlie wore Walking back and forth across the floor The troubles that drove him away, I've got for company These nights in Charlie's shoes are killing me
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Written by: ROY BAHAM
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10 facts about this song
Record Label Classification"Charlie's Shoes" was released by the well-known Columbia Records. The record label is often associated with major artists across multiple genres, consolidating Billy Walker's standing in country music.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number one on the Billboard Country charts in 1962. This is noteworthy because it is Billy Walker's only song to have reached the number one position in his career.
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Song DurationInterestingly, the song only runs for 2 minutes and 12 seconds. This is somewhat shorter than the average duration of contemporary country songs of the same period, making its success more notable.
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Album Inclusion"Charlie's Shoes" is included in the album of the same name. This album is amongst Walker's most successful releases, primarily due to the popularity of the title track.
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Song GenreAlthough Billy Walker was a widely recognized country singer, "Charlie's Shoes" is considered to be in the style of Nashville Sound, a subgenre of country music that blended traditional country elements with pop music.
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SongwriterThe song was penned by Roy Baham, who although not as widely recognized as other country songwriters, managed to create a hit with this Billy Walker tune.
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Walker's CareerBilly Walker was known as "The Tall Texan" and had more than 30 song hits during his career. However, it’s "Charlie's Shoes" that he is best remembered for.
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Musical StyleThe song prominently features the pedal steel guitar, a staple in country music. The instrument's mournful sound adds an additional layer of poignancy to the lyrics.
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Recording and Release DateBilly Walker recorded "Charlie's Shoes" on December 7, 1961, and the song was officially released in 1962.
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TriviaDespite the song's title, "Charlie's Shoes" doesn't actually mention any character named Charlie or any mention of his shoes in the lyrics. The title metaphorically refers to wanting to be in someone else’s place.
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