Texarkana Baby
Eddy Arnold
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She's my Texarkana baby do I love her Lowdy Law Her pappy came from Texas her maw from Arkansaw I'm twisted round her finger like a little piece of string And yet I'm satisfied because she's such a precious thing If she hauled off and slapped me I would never feel the sting She's my Texarkana baby She's my Texarkana baby do I love her Lowdy Law Her pappy came from Texas and her maw from Arkansaw She's pretty as a picture and you ought to hear her name It's sweet as sarghum syrup and good ol' blue ribbon cane She gives me lots of sugar and she never spills a grain She's my Texarkana baby She's my Texarkana baby do I love her Lowdy Law Her pappy came from Texas and her maw from Arkansaw One night I went a callin' on my pretty little maid I must admit to you I was a little bit afraid To offer her a diamond ring with one installment pay She's my Texarkana baby She's my Texarkana baby do I love her Lowdy Law Her pappy came from Texas and her maw from Arkansaw She's got two eyes that twinkle like a good ol' country star She's got a perfect figure that'll stop you where you are Why everytime I look at her I think of my guitar Se's my Texarkana baby
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Written by: COTTONSEED CLARK, EDDY ARNOLD
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10 facts about this song
Historical Significance"Texarkana Baby" by Eddy Arnold is notable for its historical significance. Released in 1948, it was the first song to be produced as a 45 RPM single, a format which later dominated the music industry.
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Gold vinyl RecordInteresting to note, the original 45 RPM single was made of colored vinyl - it was golden. Usually, vinyl records are black.
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Eddy Arnold's PopularityDuring the time of the release of "Texarkana Baby," Eddy Arnold was a big name in country music. He was at the peak of his popularity and largely influenced the Nashville sound that characterized mid-century country music.
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SongwritersThe song was written by famous country songwriters, Fred Rose and Cottonseed Clark.
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Chart Performance"Texarkana Baby" was undeniably a popular song back in its day. It spent a total of three weeks at the number one spot on the Billboard country chart.
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Musical StyleThe song is a perfect example of Eddy Arnold’s smooth, compelling style – a fusion of country and pop music that had a profound influence on the genre.
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Recording Company"Texarkana Baby" was released under RCA Records, one of the major American record labels at the time. This label played a significant role in the development of the 45 RPM records technology.
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Theme of the SongThe song tells a story about a man's love for his Texas-born girlfriend, using a combination of country charm and pop music appeal.
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Country Music Hall of FameEddy Arnold, the performer of "Texarkana Baby," was an inductee of the Country Music Hall of Fame, an accolade that mirrored his immense influence and contributions to country music.
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Song’s Incorporation in Media PlatformsOver the years, "Texarkana Baby" maintained its influence and was featured in numerous compilation albums showcasing Eddy Arnold’s greatest hits or popular tracks from the era.
11. The 45-RPM Format: The 45 RPM format, launched with "Texarkana Baby," created a revolution in the music industry. It was easier to produce, cheaper to buy, and offered better sound quality than the existing 78 RPM shellac records.
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