Don't Rob Another Man's Castle

Eddy Arnold

About Don't Rob Another Man's Castle

"Don't Rob Another Man's Castle" is a song written by Jenny Lou Carson. The song was first performed by Eddy Arnold who reached #1 on the Folk Best Seller charts in 1949. Later that same year, Ernest Tubb and The Andrews Sisters along with The Texas Troubadors, took their version of the song to #10 on the Folk Best Seller List. Guy Mitchell released a version of the song in 1952.


Year:
1952
40 
#1

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They say a man's home is his castle
He's like a king on a throne
It may be a shack down alongside the track
But everything in it's his own

So don't think of taking his loved one
It's written Thou shall not steal
Don't rob another man's castle
No matter how lonesome you feel

Don't rob another man's castle
Don't take his treasures away
Strange as it seems when you steal a man's dreams
You'll never know then how you'll pay

So don't rob a man of his loved one
You'll break his heart don't you see
I robbed another man's castle
Now someone just stole her from me

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Eddy Arnold

Richard Edward "Eddy" Arnold (May 15, 1918 – May 8, 2008) was an American country music singer who performed for six decades. He was a so-called Nashville sound (country/popular music) innovator of the late 1950s, and scored 147 songs on the Billboard country music charts, second only to George Jones. He sold more than 85 million records. A member of the Grand Ole Opry (beginning 1943) and the Country Music Hall of Fame (beginning 1966), Arnold ranked 22nd on Country Music Television's 2003 list of "The 40 Greatest Men of Country Music." He co-wrote the country and pop standard "You Don't Know Me". more »

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Written by: JENNY LOU CARSON

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10 facts about this song

Singer Classification
"Don't Rob Another Man's Castle" is a song performed by American country singer Eddy Arnold. Arnold, known as "the Tennessee Plowboy," was one of the most popular country artists during the mid-20th century.
Genre Classification
The song fits into the genre of both country and traditional pop, combining an old-time feel with traditional country storytelling.
Songwriter Classification
"Don't Rob Another Man's Castle" was written by Jenny Lou Carson, one of the first successful female country songwriters.
Chart Success
The song hit the number 1 spot on the Billboard country charts in 1949, showcasing Eddy Arnold's popularity and the widespread appeal of his music.
Cover Version
Fellow country legend Ernest Tubb also performed a version of this song, showing the wide influence it had in the country music industry.
Musical Collaboration
The song was also covered by The Andrews Sisters, a top-selling female singing group during the swing and boogie-woogie eras.
Lyric Content
The song's lyrics use metaphorical language, portraying a home as a castle and other men as potential invaders, to underscore the message of respect for other people's relationships.
Recording Label
"Don't Rob Another Man's Castle" was released under RCA Victor Records, a historic label that was home to many country greats, including Eddy Arnold.
Musical Style
The harmonious blend of country and pop elements in the song helped set the standard for the Nashville Sound, a style of country music that emerged in the 1950s and '60s.
Impact on Music History
"Don't Rob Another Man's Castle" is an important track in the history of country music, greatly influencing the genre's development and showcasing the ability of country songs to achieve mainstream success.

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