Bad Seed
Bill Anderson
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Ain't been in Little Rock but two weeks and here I am now Packing up and disappearing into thin air Girls in Little Rock are cute but I can't make my heart take roots Cause bad seed won't grow just anywhere I need a lots of sunshine I need a lots of raindrops I need to breathe the open air I hope to beg your pardon your town just ain't my garden Bad seed won't grow just anywhere So honey kiss goodbye to your bad seed my love is not the kind of love that you need I could stay here with you but I wouldn't play fair Cause bad seed won't grow just anywhere And you're looking at the baddest of the bad seed [ ac.guitar ] Next stop Jacksonville now I don't know but I got the feeling I might just kinda like it somewhere round there Hear tell there's fertile land white pearly silver sand And bad seed won't grow just anywhere I need a lots of sunshine...
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Written by: BILL ANDERSON
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8 facts about this song
Release Information"Bad Seed" is a popular country music song performed by Bill Anderson and Jan Howard. The song was officially released in 1966 under the Decca label.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a hit on the charts, reaching number 5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. It further cemented Bill Anderson and Jan Howard's status as country music stars.
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Song CompositionBill Anderson was not only one of the performers, but he also co-wrote the song with Jan Howard. It's considered a classic example of what's often called the "Nashville Sound," a style of country music that was popular in the 1960s.
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Duo SuccessThe single continued the successful collaboration between Bill Anderson and Jan Howard, who previously had hits songs like "For Loving You," which reached number one on the country charts.
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Honors and Recognition"Bad Seed" was nominated for several awards, including the Grammy Award for Best Country & Western Recording in 1967.
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Personal ConnectionThe song's subject matter is said to be closely related to Jan Howard's real-life experiences. Jan had a son whose life struggles and tragic death inspired many of the lyrics.
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Enduring LegacyEven though it's been over fifty years since its release, "Bad Seed" is still played on classic country radio stations and appreciated by fans of the genre.
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Album InformationAfter the success of the single, "Bad Seed" was included in the 1967's album named "Bill and Jan or Jan and Bill".
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