Big Harlan Taylor
George Jones
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[Chorus] Oh the ways of the world, and the wants of a woman If I figured them all out 'twould take many years I once had a sweetheart, the fairest of maidens She out shined all others that I'd known by far I had a friend, a big fella, named big Harlan Taylor Harlan had a rubber-tired, new shiny car [Chorus] By the wants of a woman she fell for big Harlan I tried, but in vain, for to take my own life Suddenly I had lost all my will to keep livin' She lost her desire to become my young wife [Chorus] I wanted revenge and waylaid for big Harlan Then I started wonderin' what good would it do If a rubber-tired, new shiny car's her ambition Then she can just have it and big Harlan, too [Chorus] If I figured them all out
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Song Origin"Big Harlan Taylor" is an American country music song written and performed by George Jones, one of the most famous country singers of all time.
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Album ReleaseThe song was released as part of his 1961's album, "George Jones Sings Country and Western Hits."
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SongwriterJones has always collaborated with talented songwriters, but for "Big Harlan Taylor," he himself co-wrote the song. This shows his creative versatility not just as a prolific singer but also as a songwriter.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached the number 23 spot on the Billboard country charts in 1961.
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Song Inspiration"Big Harlan Taylor" was inspired by the real-life person of the same name. Harlan Taylor was a professional baseball player and personal friend of George Jones.
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Baseball ConnectionThe song features baseball-inspired lyrics, including the mentioning of famous baseball cities like Boston, Baltimore, and Detroit, giving it a unique appeal among country music lovers, who are also baseball fans.
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Musical FormatLike most George Jones' songs, "Big Harlan Taylor" follows the traditional country music format. It's replete with Jones' characteristic twangy vocals, backed by a traditional country music arrangement with stringed instruments.
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Popular ReceptionCritics and fans have praised the song for its catchy tune and clever lyrics. The song is widely considered to be one of Jones' most memorable hits.
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Unique Sound"Big Harlan Taylor" stands out in Jones's collection because it has a rhythm and blues feel, different from his usual honky-tonk style.
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Influence on later musiciansThis song, like many of George Jones's other tracks, has influenced the style and sound of future country and western musicians.
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Performance StyleGeorge Jones was renowned for his emotionally expressive singing style, known as "The Jones Boys," and "Big Harlan Taylor" is a perfect example of this approach.
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Notable LyricsSome of the most memorable lines from "Big Harlan Taylor" include the lyrics, "One of these days you're gonna find out Harlan Taylor ain't no square. Big Harlan Taylor's got something, it's just your bad luck you ain't aware." The lyrics narrate the story of the titular character's charm and popularity.
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