Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
John Scott Trotter Orchestra, Bing Crosby, John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra
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(There's a pawnshop on a corner in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) And I walk up and down 'neath the clock (By the pawnshop on a corner in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) But I ain't got a thing left to hock She was peaches, she was honey, and she cost me all my money 'cause a whirl 'round the town was her dream (was her dream) Took her dancin', took her dinin' till her blue eyes were shinin' With the sights that they never had seen (never seen) If you should run into a golden-haired angel And ask her tonight for a date She'll tell you somewhere there's a rich millionaire Who is calling again about eight (There's a pawnshop on a corner in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) And I've just gotta get five or ten (five or ten) (From the pawnshop on a corner in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) Gotta be with my angel again She was peaches, she was honey, and she cost me all my money 'cause a whirl 'round the town was her dream (was her dream) (Took her dancin', took her dinin' till her blue eyes were shinin') (With the sights that they never had seen) If you should run into a golden-haired angel And ask her tonight for a date She'll tell you somewhere there's a rich millionaire Who is calling again about eight (There's a pawnshop on a corner in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) And I've just gotta get five or ten (five or ten) (From the pawnshop on a corner in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) Gotta be with my angel again Gotta be with my angel again
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10 facts about this song
Historical Background"Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania" is a popular song which was performed by the legendary American singer Bing Crosby and released in 1952.
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Chart Performance"Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania" reached the top 20 in Billboard Best Seller Chart and held its place for around eight weeks.
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Homage FactorThe song narrates a story symbolizing the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and its hardworking steel mill workers. It thus contributes a significant part of American industrial history.
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Song CompositionThe song was a part of the movie "Little Boy Lost" and was composed by the famous songwriters Bob Merrill and Max Showalter.
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Major CollaborationFor this song, Bing Crosby worked with John Scott Trotter and his orchestra. John Trotter was an important collaborator throughout Crosby’s career.
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Movie FeaturesBeyond being a stand-alone hit, the song "Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania" was also prominently featured in Crosby's movie "Little Boy Lost."
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Public PerceptionThe song was known to strike a chord with the general public in the period it was released due to the truthful depiction of the life of steel mill workers in Pittsburgh.
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Popularized an AreaThe song helped to popularise the industrial city of Pittsburgh, playing a pivotal role in shaping its cultural identity.
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Quintessential Crosby StyleThe song is a perfect example of Bing Crosby’s signature laid-back vocal style which made him one of the biggest stars in the mid-20th century.
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Critical Reception"Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania" was critically acclaimed for its lyrics, melody, and Crosby’s performance. It is still remembered as one of Crosby’s memorable renditions.
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