Little Town Flirt

Del Shannon

About Little Town Flirt

"Little Town Flirt" is a song by Del Shannon, which he released as a single in 1962 and on the album Little Town Flirt in 1963. The song spent 14 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 12, while reaching No. 1 on the Irish Singles Chart, No. 1 in Australia, No. 4 on the UK's Record Retailer chart, No. 7 on New Zealand's "Lever Hit Parade", and No. 9 on Canada's CHUM Hit Parade. The song was ranked No. 88 on Billboard's end of year ranking "Top Records of 1963".


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1963
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Here she comes (Here she comes)
that little town flirt (Here she comes)
You're falling for her (oh)
And you're gonna get hurt 

Yeah, I know it's so hard to resist
The temptation of her tender red lips
But you can hurt, hurt
Yeah, you can get hurt
Foolin' around
With that little town flirt

Here she comes (Here she comes)
With that look in her eye (Here she comes)
She plays around (oh)
With every guy that goes by

Yeah, I know she's gonna treat you wrong
So your heart just better be strong
'Cause you can hurt, hurt
Yeah, you can get hurt
Foolin' around
With that little town flirt

I know how you feel
You think her love is real
You think this time she'll be sincere
But she thinks you've got a paper heart
When she starts to tear it apart
That's when she'll let you go, whoa, whoa, whoa

Here she comes (Here she comes)
Just look at that style (Here she comes)
She's looking at you (Oh)
Giving you that smile

But I know she's gonna treat you wrong
So your heart just better be strong
'Cause you can hurt, hurt
Yeah, you can get hurt
Foolin' around
With that little town flirt

You better run and hide now boy (Here she comes)
You better pass her by, now, yeah, boy (Here she comes)
You better run away now, yeah boy (Here she comes)
You better run and hide now, yeah, boy (Here she comes)
You better pass her by now (Here she comes)

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Del Shannon

Del Shannon (December 30, 1934 – February 8, 1990) was an American rock and roll singer-songwriter who had a No. 1 hit, "Runaway", in 1961. more »

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Written by: DEL SHANNON, MARON MCKENZIE

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14 facts about this song

Song Release
"Little Town Flirt" was released in 1962 and quickly became one of Del Shannon's most well-known songs.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, showcasing its widespread popularity.
International Success
Outside the US, the song was successful as well. It reached No. 4 in the UK Singles chart.
Songwriters
Del Shannon co-wrote the song with Maron McKenzie, demonstrating his prowess as both a singer and a songwriter.
Album Name
The song also served as the title track for Del Shannon’s 1963 album 'Little Town Flirt.'
Iconic Opening
The song starts with a memorable keyboard line, which became an iconic feature in Shannon’s work.
Track Length
The official track length of the song is 2 minutes and 48 seconds.
Song Theme
"Little Town Flirt" is a song about a man warning another to avoid the town's flirtatious girl as she will leave him heartbroken.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by multiple artists over the years, including The Kinks and Alvin and the Chipmunks, showing its enduring popularity.
Connection to The Beatles
Del Shannon was the first artist to cover a Beatles' song ("From Me to You") in the US. While "Little Town Flirt" is not a Beatles song, Shannon's association with covering the Beatles could have indirectly contributed to its popularity.
Shannon’s Other Hits
Before releasing "Little Town Flirt," Shannon had already made a name for himself with another hit song "Runaway."
Influence on Music
Shannon's distinctive falsetto in the song influenced many future artists, including Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, and Robin Zander.
Musical Style
The song reflects the pop-rock style mixed with elements of what became known as "power pop" that was popular during the early '60s.
Legacy
“Little Town Flirt” remains a favorite among oldies radio stations and Del Shannon’s fan base.

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