Spiders & Snakes
Jim Stafford
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I remember when Mary Lou said 'You want to walk me home from school' And I said, 'Yes, I do' She said, 'I don't have to go right home And I'm the kind that likes to be alone As long as you would' I said, 'Me, too' And so we took a stroll Wound up down by the swimmin' hole And she said, 'Do what you want to do' I got silly and I found a frog In the water by a hollow log And I shook it at her And I said 'This frog's for you' She said [Chorus] 'I don't like spiders and snakes And that ain't what it takes to love me You fool, you fool I don't like spiders and snakes And that ain't what it takes to love me Like I want to be loved by you' Well, I think of that girl from time to time I call her up when I got a dime I say, "Hello, baby' She says, 'Ain't you cool' I say, 'Do you remember when? And would you like to get together again?' She says, 'I'll see you after school' I was shy and so for a while Most of my love was touch and smile 'Til she said, 'Come on over here' I was nervous as you might guess Still looking for somethin' to slip down her dress And she said, 'Let's make it perfectly clear' She said
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Written by: DAVID BELLAMY, JIM STAFFORD
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15 facts about this song
Artist Background"Spiders & Snakes" was performed by singer-songwriter, comedian, and musician Jim Stafford. Born in 1944 in Florida, Stafford started his music career in the late 60s.
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Song ReleaseThe song "Spiders & Snakes" was released in October 1973 as a single.
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Chart Performance"Spiders & Snakes" reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States in March 1974. It remained in the chart for 20 weeks.
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Songwriter Co-Credit"Spiders & Snakes" was co-written by Stafford and notable country songwriter David Bellamy, who later formed the Bellamy Brothers.
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AlbumThe song also appeared on Jim Stafford's self-titled debut album which was released in 1974.
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GenreThe song is commonly regarded as a humor-filled novelty song and falls within the genres of country, pop, and folk rock.
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Song Theme"Spiders & Snakes" tells a narrative story in its lyrics, which centers around a boy's encounters with a girl who likes spiders and snakes, and his reactions to those creatures.
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SalesThe song sold over one million copies and was certified gold by the RIAA.
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Song ReceptionDespite its humorous approach and the non-traditional topic of the song, it became an unexpected hit, receiving positive reception from both fans and critics.
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Impact"Spiders & Snakes" kick-started Stafford’s career, leading him to become a well-recognized figure in the folk-pop scene during the 70s. His later hits included "My Girl Bill" and "Wildwood Weed."
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Award NominationThe song was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Comedy Recording in 1975.
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Audio FormatThe song was initially released in Vinyl, and later on CD and Digital formats.
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Modern InterpretationsWhile often taken at face value as a silly novelty tune, some have interpreted "Spiders & Snakes" as a metaphor for overcoming one's fears.
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Impact on CultureOver the years, the song has been featured in numerous TV shows and films, solidifying its place in pop culture.
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Famous CoverAmerican stand-up comedian and singer Weird Al Yankovic famously performed a cover of "Spiders & Snakes".
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