Go Home Girl
Arthur Alexander
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Well, me and frank were the best of friends And our friendship will never end But it would hurt him so for him to know That Im in love with his girlfriend Now, the love of a girl and the love of a friend Are two things you cant compare Though my heart will ache I will let it break cause I know that it just aint fair So go on home girl, lets call it a night You better go home girl, this just aint right But before you go I want you to know That I love you, yes I do And though it breaks my heart for us to part Still I know frank loves you too Well, you say that a we can make him see We have a love thats really real But I think that he is just like me And I dont know just how hed feel Darling, people know it would hurt him so If you told him that it must end And I could never hold the love I stole From a man I call my best friend Go on home girl, you better go home, girl Go on home, you better move on Me and frank been friends for so long And our friendship is really strong He gives me his car to go for a ride Never knows how long Ill be gone Well, Im trying to forget all the things that weve done While frank is just a-waiting back home Girl you cant go ride with me anymore Thats the way its got to be from now on Go on home! Uhn, hun. better go home, girl Uhn, hun. now you better move on, girl Uhn, hun. better go home, girl Uhn, hun. you better move on, girl
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Written by: ARTHUR ALEXANDER
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10 facts about this song
Historical Background"Go Home Girl" was released in 1962 as a single by Arthur Alexander. It is one of his earlier songs that helped him gain mainstream popularity.
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Musical ArtistArthur Alexander was a country-soul singer from Florence, Alabama, USA. His style combined soul with a strong country and pop influence, making him a pioneer of the genre.
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Songwriting"Go Home Girl" is notable for its poignant lyrics. Arthur Alexander himself is credited for writing the song which narrates the story of a man in love with his best friend's girl.
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InfluenceThe Beatles were big fans of Arthur Alexander. They covered several of his songs, including "Anna" and "Soldier of Love." While they didn't remake "Go Home Girl", their admiration for the artist is well-documented.
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Cover VersionsThe song was later covered by Ry Cooder on his 1979 album "Bop Till You Drop."
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Arthur's ImpactThough Arthur Alexander never achieved massive commercial success, his impact on music was significant. His songs have been covered by the likes of The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, and Elvis Presley.
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Album InclusionIn 1993, "Go Home Girl" was a part of the compilation album "The Ultimate Arthur Alexander" which included his biggest hits and tracks from different periods of his career.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "Go Home Girl" revolve around the theme of unrequited love and loyalty to a friend, despite the deep feelings he holds for the girl.
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Popularity"Go Home Girl" was not one of Alexander's biggest commercial hits but it did receive favorable attention from fans and critics alike.
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Style of SingingAlexander's performance in "Go Home Girl" is often noted for its emotional delivery. His unique blend of soulful singing with country storytelling is a highlight of this song.
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