Pretty Paper
Roy Orbison
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I feel so bad I've got a worried mind I'm so lonesome all the time Since I left my baby behind on blue bayou Savin' nickels, savin' dimes Workin' till the sun don't shine Lookin' forward to happier times on blue bayou I'm goin' back some day, come what may, to blue bayou Where you sleep all day and the catfish play on blue bayou All those fishin' boats with their sails afloat, if I could only see That familiar sunrise through sleepy eyes how happy I'd be Oh, to see my baby again And to be with some of my friends Maybe I'd be happy then on blue bayou I'm goin' back some day, gonna stay on blue bayou Where the folks are fine and the world is mine on blue bayou Ah, that girl of mine by my side The silver moon and the evening tide Ah, some sweet day gonna take away this hurtin' inside I'll never be blue, my dreams come true on blue bayou
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Pretty Paper" is performed by Roy Orbison and Willie Nelson, two notable figures in the music industry. Orbison, known for his emotive voice, found success in the early pop and rock music scenes, while Nelson is a renowned country music artist.
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Song Origin"Pretty Paper" was written by Willie Nelson in 1963. The song was first recorded and released by Roy Orbison the same year.
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Inspiration Behind the Song"Pretty Paper" is based on a real-life street vendor Nelson encountered in Fort Worth, Texas. The vendor, who had no legs and moved on a rolling board, sold stationary and pencils.
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Song Theme"Pretty Paper" deals with themes of loneliness and isolation, particularly around the holiday season, as it describes the ignored disabled vendor amidst the Christmas shoppers.
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Chart PerformanceIn 1963, Roy Orbison's version of "Pretty Paper" peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song also reached the top 10 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Willie Nelson's VersionNelson recorded his own version of the song in 1964, and it has since become a classic in the country music genre. It's frequently included in holiday music programming and has been covered by multiple other artists.
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Album TitleIn 1979, Willie Nelson released a Christmas album titled "Pretty Paper", with the song as the title track.
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Performance StyleRoy Orbison's version of "Pretty Paper" features his distinctive, impassioned vocal style, while Nelson's version is performed in his classic laid-back, country manner.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered "Pretty Paper", including Glen Campbell, Chris Isaak, Randy Travis, and Kenny Chesney, which attests to the song's enduring popularity.
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Song Legacy"Pretty Paper" remains one of the most recognized holiday songs in the United States, more than 50 years after its initial release. The story and melancholic theme still resonate, reminding listeners of the less fortunate during the holiday season.
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