Class of '57
The Statler Brothers
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Tommy's selling used cars, Nancy's fixing nails. Harvey runs a grocery store and Margaret doesn't care. Jerry drives a truck for Sears, Charlotte on the make. And Paul sells life insurance and part time real estate. Helen is a hostess. Frank works at the mill. Janet teaches grade school and probably always will. Bob works for the city. And Jack's in lab research. And Peggy play organ at the Presbyterian Church. And the class of '57 had its dreams. We all thought we'd change the world with our great work & deeds. Or maybe we just thought the world would change to fit our needs. The class of '57 had its dreams. Betty runs a trailer park. Jan sells Tupperware. Randy on an insane ward. Mary's on ware fare. Charlie took a job at Ford. Joe took Freddie's wife. Charlotte took a millionaire. And Freddie took his life. Johnny's big in cattle. Ray is deep in debt. Where Mavis finally would up is anybodies guess. Linda married Sonny. Brenda married me. And the class of all of us are just part of history. And the class of '57 had its dreams. We all thought we'd change the world with our great work & deeds. Or maybe we just thought the world would change to fit our needs. The class of '57 had its dreams.
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Written by: Don Reid, Harold Reid
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9 facts about this song
Song Production"Class of '57" is a song by the American country music group The Statler Brothers. The group comprises of four members; Harold Reid, Don Reid, Phil Balsley and Lew DeWitt.
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Chart SuccessThe song was released in September 1972 as the first single from their album "Country Music Then and Now."
- "Class of '57" peaked at number six on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
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Song ThemeThe song tells a nostalgic story about the class of 1957, how each life from the class turned out differently, and how some of their dreams didn't come to fruition.
- The song concludes with a statement about the class, "We are the Class of '57, and we are running very, very short of time," signifying how quickly time passes.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was well-received by critics and is considered one of The Statler Brothers' classic tracks.
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Grammy RecognitionThe Statler Brothers won a Grammy award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group for "Class of '57" in 1973.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of the song were written by Don Reid and Harold Reid. They tell individual stories about each member of the class of '57.
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Album SuccessThe album "Country Music Then and Now," which "Class of '57" featured on, was a commercial success, further bolstering The Statler Brothers’ standing in the country music scene.
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Lasting ImpactDespite being almost 50 years old, the song resonates with listeners due to its themes of nostalgia, time, and the unpredictability of life post-school.
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Other RecognitionIn addition to their Grammy, the Statler Brothers were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2008, underlining the enduring popularity of their music, including songs like "Class of '57".
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