Texarkana Baby

Eddy Arnold

About Texarkana Baby

"Texarkana Baby" is a song written by Fred Rose and Cottonseed Clark. It was made popular by Eddy Arnold and Bob Wills in 1948. Eddy Arnold and his Tennessee Plow Boys and his Guitar recorded it in New York City on January 6, 1947. It was released by RCA Victor Records as catalog number 20-2806 in the United States and by EMI on the His Master's Voice (HMV) label as catalog numbers BD 1234 and IM 1399. "Texarkana Baby" was the B-side of Arnold's version of "Bouquet of Roses" and made it to number one on the Best Selling Retail Folk Records chart for one week in between the nineteen weeks "Bouquet of Roses" stayed at number one. Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys recorded their version of "Texarkana Baby" on December 30, 1947, during the so-called "Tiffany Transcriptions" sessions in California; this version peaked at number fifteen on the Billboard chart on July 24, 1948. On March 31, 1949, "Texarkana Baby" was among the first seven-inch 45 rpm records issued by RCA in the United States. Often given credit as the very first release, or the first-ever Country record to be released in this format, it was just one of several 45s available on the very first day of sale. The first 45 rpm record created was "PeeWee the Piccolo" RCA 47-0146 pressed Dec. 7, 1948, at RCA's Sherman Avenue plant in Indianapolis, Indiana. 


Year:
1960
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She's my Texarkana baby do I love her Lowdy Law
Her pappy came from Texas her maw from Arkansaw
I'm twisted round her finger like a little piece of string
And yet I'm satisfied because she's such a precious thing
If she hauled off and slapped me I would never feel the sting
She's my Texarkana baby

She's my Texarkana baby do I love her Lowdy Law
Her pappy came from Texas and her maw from Arkansaw
She's pretty as a picture and you ought to hear her name
It's sweet as sarghum syrup and good ol' blue ribbon cane
She gives me lots of sugar and she never spills a grain
She's my Texarkana baby

She's my Texarkana baby do I love her Lowdy Law
Her pappy came from Texas and her maw from Arkansaw
One night I went a callin' on my pretty little maid
I must admit to you I was a little bit afraid
To offer her a diamond ring with one installment pay
She's my Texarkana baby

She's my Texarkana baby do I love her Lowdy Law
Her pappy came from Texas and her maw from Arkansaw
She's got two eyes that twinkle like a good ol' country star
She's got a perfect figure that'll stop you where you are
Why everytime I look at her I think of my guitar
Se's my Texarkana baby

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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: COTTONSEED CLARK, EDDY ARNOLD

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10 facts about this song

Historical Significance
"Texarkana Baby" by Eddy Arnold is notable for its historical significance. Released in 1948, it was the first song to be produced as a 45 RPM single, a format which later dominated the music industry.
Gold vinyl Record
Interesting to note, the original 45 RPM single was made of colored vinyl - it was golden. Usually, vinyl records are black.
Eddy Arnold's Popularity
During the time of the release of "Texarkana Baby," Eddy Arnold was a big name in country music. He was at the peak of his popularity and largely influenced the Nashville sound that characterized mid-century country music.
Songwriters
The song was written by famous country songwriters, Fred Rose and Cottonseed Clark.
Chart Performance
"Texarkana Baby" was undeniably a popular song back in its day. It spent a total of three weeks at the number one spot on the Billboard country chart.
Musical Style
The song is a perfect example of Eddy Arnold’s smooth, compelling style – a fusion of country and pop music that had a profound influence on the genre.
Recording Company
"Texarkana Baby" was released under RCA Records, one of the major American record labels at the time. This label played a significant role in the development of the 45 RPM records technology.
Theme of the Song
The song tells a story about a man's love for his Texas-born girlfriend, using a combination of country charm and pop music appeal.
Country Music Hall of Fame
Eddy Arnold, the performer of "Texarkana Baby," was an inductee of the Country Music Hall of Fame, an accolade that mirrored his immense influence and contributions to country music.
Song’s Incorporation in Media Platforms
Over the years, "Texarkana Baby" maintained its influence and was featured in numerous compilation albums showcasing Eddy Arnold’s greatest hits or popular tracks from the era. 11. The 45-RPM Format: The 45 RPM format, launched with "Texarkana Baby," created a revolution in the music industry. It was easier to produce, cheaper to buy, and offered better sound quality than the existing 78 RPM shellac records.

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