You Came a Long Way From St. Louis

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June Christy

June Christy (November 20, 1925 – June 21, 1990), born Shirley Luster, was an American singer, known for her work in the cool jazz genre and for her silky smooth vocals. Her success as a singer began with The Stan Kenton Orchestra. She pursued a solo career from 1954 and is best known for her debut album Something Cool. After her death, she was hailed as "one of the finest and most neglected singers of her time." more »


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1962
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You came a long way from St. Louis, 
You climbed the ladder of success 
I've seen the flashy foreign cars 
That were parked out in front of 
Your fancy address! 
You came a long way from St. Louis, 
You broke a lot of hearts between  
I've met a gang of gloomy guys 
Who were doin' all right 
'Till you came on the scene! 
You blew in from the middle-west 
And certainly impressed 
The population here-abouts 
Well baby, I got news for you,
I'm from Missouri too, 
So, naturally, I got my doubts! 
You got 'em droppin' by the way-side, 
A feelin' I ain't gonna know 
You came a long way from St. Louis, 
But baby, you still got a long way to go! 

My, how you come up! 
Hmmm, you really come on! 
< instrumental break > 
Hey, I'll have your address! 
St. Louis woman, 
You're a St. Louis doll! 

You blew in from the middle-west 
And certainly impressed 
The population here-abouts 
Well baby, I've got news for you,
I'm from Missouri too, 
So, naturally, I got my doubts! 
You got 'em droppin' by the way-side, 
A feelin' I ain't gonna know 
You came a long way from St. Louis, 
But baby, you still got a long way to go! 
You left St. Louis far behind, 
Keep this little thought in mind, 
You still, got a long way to go!

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Written by: BOB RUSSELL, JOHN B. BROOKS

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