Baltimore Oriole
George Harrison
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Baltimore Oriole Took one look at that mercury, forty below No life for a lady To be draggin' her feathers around in the snow Leaving me blue, off she flew To the Tangipaho, down in Louisiana Where a two, timin' Jaybird Met the divine Miss O I'd like to ruffle his plumage That Baltimore Oriole Messed around with that big guy Till he singed her wings Forgivin' is easy, it's a woman like, now and then Could happen to thing Send her back home Home ain't home without her warbling How she can sing Make a lonely man happy, Baltimore Oriole Come down from that bough Fly to your daddy now.
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Written by: HOAGY CARMICHAEL, PAUL FRANCIS WEBSTER
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
History"Baltimore Oriole" is a song by British musician George Harrison from his 1981 album "Somewhere in England."
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GenreThe song is typically classified as a mix of pop, rock, and adult contemporary music.
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Album"Baltimore Oriole" appeared on George Harrison's ninth studio album, "Somewhere in England." The album was initially rejected by Warner Bros Records, but was eventually released after Harrison agreed to replace four of the original tracks with new songs. "Baltimore Oriole" was one of the songs that survived the reworking of the album.
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Song InterpretationThe song’s beautiful lyrics are said to metaphorically reflect Harrison's disillusionment with the music industry.
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Writing Inspiration"Baltimore Oriole" is actually a cover song, originally written by Hoagy Carmichael and Paul Francis Webster. Harrison was known to be a fan of Carmichael's work.
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ReferencesThe title refers to the bird species the Baltimore Oriole, which is well-known in North America and named after the British Lord Baltimore who was passionate about the colors of the bird.
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ReceptionDespite being less famous than some of Harrison's other songs like "My Sweet Lord" or "While My Guitar Gently Weeps", "Baltimore Oriole" remains appreciated by fans of his solo work.
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MusicThe track signifies Harrison's willingness to experiment with different styles, meshing well with the rest of "Somewhere in England".
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VocalsHarrison’s voice is said to harmoniously blend with the tune and lyrics of "Baltimore Oriole", making it one of the highlights of his 1981 album.
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Song ThemeThe song includes themes of longing and dissatisfaction, much like the rest of the album. These themes were likely inspired by Harrison's struggles with the music industry during this time in his career.
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