Movie Magg
Carl Perkins
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Now let me take you to the movies Magg So I can hold your hand Oh, it ain't that I don't like your house It's just that doggone man And that double barrel behind the door It waits for Carl I know Oh, climb upon ol' Becky's back And let's ride to the picture show I only see her once a week And that's when my work is through I break new ground the whole week long With my mind set straight on you And I've polished up my ol' horse Becky And she looks good I know So climb upon ol' Becky's back And let's ride to the picture show Now won't you let me take you to the show So I can hold your hand Oh, it ain't that I don't like your house It's just that doggone man And that double barrel behind the door It waits for me I know So climb upon ol' Becky's back And let's ride to the picture show Well, I break new ground the whole week long With my mind set straight on you And every time I try to smile My heart it breaks in two Oh, I slick myself for Saturday night 'Cause there's one thing I know I'm a gonna take my Maggie dear To a Western picture show Now won't you let me take you to the show So I can hold your hand Oh, it ain't that I don't like your house It's just that doggone man And that double barrel behind the door Lord, it waits for me I know So climb upon ol' Becky's back And let's ride to the picture show
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Written by: Carl Perkins
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10 facts about this song
Song's Origin"Movie Magg," was primarily written and first recorded by the American rockabilly musician Carl Perkins in 1955.
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Release FactAlthough the song is associated with Perkins, it has been covered by many artists, including Elvis Presley. However, it's important to note that Elvis never officially released his version of "Movie Magg" in his lifetime.
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Nature of Song ContentThe title of the song, "Movie Magg", is inspired by Carl Perkin's childhood sweetheart, Margaret. The song is about a country boy who takes his city girlfriend, Magg, to a local drive-in movie.
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ImpactPerkins' version of "Movie Magg" was the flip-side of his first Sun Records single, "Turn Around", and played a role in establishing his career.
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Recording InformationPerkins recorded the song at Sun Studio where Elvis Presley also recorded his music, an iconic place known as the birthplace of rock 'n' roll.
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Released VersionOriginally, Carl Perkin's version of "Movie Magg" was recorded with his brothers, Clayton and Jay, on rhythm and lead guitar, respectively, and W.S. Holland on drums.
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Elvis Presley's TakeElvis's informal recording of the song offers insight into his musical influences and his admiration for Carl Perkins.
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Noteworthy Recognition"Movie Magg" is recognized as one of the initial rockabilly records, a genre that blends country and rhythm and blues.
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Place in HistoryIt is considered a milestone in the genre's development, which eventually gave rise to rock 'n' roll.
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InfluenceElvis Presley and Carl Perkins, through songs like "Movie Magg", greatly influenced the music scene and laid the foundation for modern rock music.
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