The Box It Came In
Wanda Jackson
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My clothes are all ragged my goodwill coat's not the best And I'm a walking on cardboard in my last dollar dress I looked in the closet for my wedding gown But the box that it came in was all that I found He took everything with him that wasn't nailed down Bet he's got a new sweetheart to fill my wedding gown But somewhere I'll find him then I'll have peace of mind And the box he comes home in will be all satin lined He took everything with him that wasn't nailed down Bet he's got a new sweetheart to fill my wedding gown But somewhere I'll find him then I'll have peace of mind And the box he comes home in will be all satin lined
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Written by: VIC MCALPIN
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"The Box It Came In" is performed by Wanda Jackson, also known as the Queen of Rockabilly or the First Lady of Rockabilly. She is famous for her insightful and moving songs performed in a variety of music genres.
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Release DetailsThe song "The Box It Came In" was released in 1966 and it came out as a title track of her album with the same name.
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GenreThe song falls under the Country Music genre, showcasing Wanda Jackson's versatility as an artist that can pivot between Rockabilly and Country.
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Lyrics InspirationThe lyrics talk about a woman who feels so distraught over the end of her relationship that she plans to send her lover back his ring in "the box it came in" and then join her mother in her grave. It's a melancholic narrative demonstrating profound desolation and regret.
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Chart Performance"The Box It Came In" reached number 18 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, cementing Jackson's reputation as one of the top female country and rockabilly artists of the time.
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SongwritingThe original song writer of "The Box It Came In" is Vic McAlpin, a well-known songwriter especially in the country genre.
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Music StyleThe song possesses classic country elements with twangy guitar and honky-tonk piano work that goes perfectly with Jackson's impressive vocal range.
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Notable PerformanceDuring her career, one of her most notable performances of "The Box It Came In" was during the Grand Ole Opry, Nashville's iconic weekly country music concert.
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LegacyDespite the initial success of "The Box It Came In,” it remains one of the lesser-known songs of Wanda Jackson's career. Still, it's deeply appreciated by her fans and country music enthusiasts for the depth of its lyrics and its traditional country sound.
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RecognitionJackson received a Grammy nomination in 1963 for Best Female Country Vocal Performance, and while it was not specifically for "The Box It Came In," the song certainly contributed to her acclaim as a country artist.
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