Pearl Necklace

ZZ Top

About Pearl Necklace

"Pearl Necklace" is a song by ZZ Top from their 1981 album El Loco. The song went to No. 28 on the Billboard Rock Tracks chart in 1981. "Pearl Necklace" was produced by Bill Ham, and recorded and mixed by Terry Manning.


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1983
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She's really upset with me again,
I didn't give her what she likes
I don't know what to tell her,
Don't know what to say
Everything got funky last night

She was really bombed,
And I was really blown away,
Until I asked her what she wanted,
And this is what she had to say:
A pearl necklace
She want to pearl necklace
She want to pearl necklace

She gets a charge out of bein' so weird,
Digs gettin' downright strange
But I can keep a handle on anything,
Just this side of deranged

She was gettin' bombed,
And I was gettin' blown away,
And she held it in her hand               
And this is what she had to say:
A pearl necklace
She want to pearl necklace
She want to pearl necklace

She is so tough, as pure as the driven slush
And that's not true what she's talkin' about,
It really don't cost that much

She was gettin' bombed,
And I was gettin' blown away,
And she took it in her hand,
And this is what she had to say:
A pearl necklace
She want to pearl necklace
She want to pearl necklace

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ZZ Top

ZZ Top is an American rock band from Houston, Texas. Formed in 1969, the group consists of Billy Gibbons (guitar and vocals), Dusty Hill (bass and vocals), and Frank Beard (percussion). ZZ Top's early sound was rooted in blues but eventually grew to exhibit contemporary influences. Throughout their career they have maintained a sound based on Hill's and Beard's rhythm section support, accentuated by Gibbons' guitar and vocal style. Their lyrics often gave evidence of band's humor and thematically focus on personal experiences and sexual innuendos. more »

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Written by: FRANK BEARD, BILLY GIBBONS, DUSTY HILL

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10 facts about this song

Origin of the Song
"Pearl Necklace" is a song by the American rock band ZZ Top, originally released on their 1981 album "El Loco".
Commercial Success
The song was not released as a single, but despite this, has gained a significant amount of airplay on classic rock radio stations due to its highly memorable guitar riff and blunt lyrics.
Song Genre
According to the band's frontman, Billy Gibbons, the song falls decidedly into the blues-rock genre, a signature style of the band.
Guitar Sound
The distinct hard rock guitar sound, a staple in most ZZ Top songs, is heavily present in “Pearl Necklace", contributing to its popularity among fans.
Varied Interpretations
The song’s lyrics have been interpreted in various ways due to their innuendo and metaphors. This has lent an air of intrigue to the song that still persists among fans.
Band Members
Aside from Billy Gibbons, the song also features Dusty Hill on bass and vocals, and Frank Beard on drums. The three were the only consistent members of the band from its formation until Hill's passing in 2021.
Censorship Struggles
Due to the suggestive content of the lyrics, "Pearl Necklace" faced some difficulty with radio airplay in certain markets. However, it has since become a cult classic among ZZ Top fans.
Live Performances
The song frequently features in the band’s live performances due to its immense popularity among fans and is known for its energetic performances.
Album Reception
"El Loco", the album that "Pearl Necklace" is a part of, was ZZ Top's seventh studio album and was a commercial and critical success upon its release.
Influence and Legacy
Many younger musicians cite “Pearl Necklace” as an influential song in their musical evolution, emblematic of ZZ Top’s rock and blues roots and embodying the band's musical style.

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