Geisha Girl
Hank Locklin
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Have you ever heard a love song that you didn't understand Well you've met her in a teahouse on the Island of Japan And have you ever traveled over a many thousand miles To see a pretty Geisha girl dressed in Oriental style They read it in the Tea Leaves and it's written in the sand I found love by the heartful in the foreign distant land Tell the homefolks that I'm happy with someone that's true I know I love a pretty Geisha girl where the ocean breezes blow [ guitar ] I have stood and watched the sunrise from the waters of the sea And wondered how much beauty in this whole world can there be My dreams are all worth dreaming and it makes my life worth while To see my pretty Geisha girl dressed in Oriental style They read it in the Tea Leaves...
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10 facts about this song
Genre & Style"Geisha Girl" is a country music song that showcases Hank Locklin's signature smooth, high tenor vocals.
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Release DateThe song, "Geisha Girl," was released on July 1, 1957, making it one of Locklin's earlier hits.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Lawton Williams, an American country music songwriter and recording artist.
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Chart Performance"Geisha Girl" was a top 5 hit song on the Cash Box chart and peaked at number 4 in the Billboard's Country chart.
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Album InclusionIt was included in Locklin's 1962 album "Please Help Me, I'm Falling."
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Notable LyricsThe song is recognized for its distinctive, catchy chorus - "Have you ever heard a love song that you didn't understand, Well you're lookin' at a man who knows that feelin'."
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Opera VersionThe song was later covered in a semi-operatic style by the French singer, Sacha Distel.
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Radio PlayDespite its somewhat controversial lyrics for the time, especially for country music, the song enjoyed frequent radio play.
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Cultural InfluenceThe lyrics, which tell the story of a soldier falling in love with a Japanese woman during the occupation of Japan, reflected the cultural encounters of the post-World War II period.
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LegacyHank Locklin's "Geisha Girl" remains an iconic song in the world of country music, illustrating the genre's versatility and willingness to take on unusual and controversial themes.
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