Sweet Violets
Dinah Shore
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There once was a farmer who took a young miss In back of the barn where he gave her a Lecture on horses and chickens and eggs, And told her that she has such beautiful Manners that suited a girl of her charms, A girl that he'd like for to take in his Washing and ironing, and then if she did, They could get married and raise lots of [Chorus] Sweet violets, sweeter than the roses, Covered all over from head to toe, Covered all over with sweet violets. The girl told the farmer that he'd better stop, And she told her father and called a Taxi which got there before very long, For someone was doing his little girl Right for a change, and so here's what he said: "If you marry her, son, you're better off Single 'cause it's always been my belief, Marriage can bring a man nothing but [Chorus] The farmer decided he'd wed anyway, And started in planning for his wedding Suit which he'd purchased for only one buck, But then he found out he was just out of Money and so he got left in the lurch, Standing and waiting in front of the End of this story, which just goes to show, All a girl wants from a man is his [Chorus]
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13 facts about this song
Release Information"Sweet Violets" was released by American singer Dinah Shore in 1951. Popular orchestra leader and record producer Mitch Miller was also associated with the song.
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Chart PositionThe song reached number #3 on the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart in 1951, showcasing its popularity.
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Genre Categorization"Sweet Violets" can be classified in the popular music or traditional pop genre.
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Session MusiciansMitch Miller, apart from providing the orchestra and chorus for many of Shore's successful songs such as "Sweet Violets," was also famous for his work as a session musician, playing the oboe and English horn.
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Unique LyricsThe song is known for its unique lyrics where every line of the song features a pun or play on words.
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Song LengthThe recorded version of "Sweet Violets" by Dinah Shore and Mitch Miller is approximately three minutes long.
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Song Structure"Sweet Violets," like many traditional pop songs, follows a verse-chorus-verse format.
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InfluenceMitch Miller's work on "Sweet Violets" helped shape the sound of popular music in the 1950s.
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PopularityDespite its success, "Sweet Violets" is less well-known today compared to some other songs from the period.
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Post-ReleaseAfter the success of "Sweet Violets," Dinah Shore continued to work with Mitch Miller on many more successful tracks.
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Dinah Shore's AchievementsDinah Shore won 10 Grammy Awards throughout her career, thanks in part to her success with songs like "Sweet Violets."
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Mitch Miller's CareerMitch Miller went on to have a successful career in the music industry, even hosting his own television show, "Sing Along with Mitch," due to his success with artists like Dinah Shore.
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Record Label"Sweet Violets" was released under the Columbia Records label.
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