Matador
Sylvia
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Everybody holds their breath as he passes by the horns of death then the crowd gets on its feet to roar for The Matador With his Scarlet he begins his heat "El Toro" wispers from his lips and inside my heart is beating for The Matador Tonight we'll meet beneath the silver stars Dance to mandolins and soft guitars I dream I give my love once more to The Matador, The Matador! As I watch his body turn and twist he doesn't know that I exist though I've shared so many dreams before with The Matador Tonight we'll meet beneath the silver stars Dance to mandolins and soft guitars I dream I give my love once more to The Matador, to The Matador! And as he leaves the ring they cheer some people guide him to gate and I throw the crimson rose I wore to The Matador la la la....
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Written by: AL TOTH, DON PFRIMMER, ROBERT D. MORRIS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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13 facts about this song
Genre"Matador" is a song that falls within the Country Pop genre, blending elements of traditional country music with pop music.
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ArtistThe song was recorded and popularized by Sylvia, an American country singer and songwriter also known as Sylvia Kirby Allen.
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Release Date"Matador" was released in the year 1981.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Country charts in February 1982.
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Album"Matador" is one of the tracks included in Sylvia's second studio album titled 'Just Sylvia.'
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Produced ByThe song was produced by Tom Collins, a noted producer in the country music genre.
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Songwriters"Matador" was written by Don Pfrimmer and Johnny Cunningham, two American country music songwriters who have penned hits for several well-known artists.
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AwardsDespite its success on the charts, "Matador" didn't win any major awards, but it helped Sylvia to establish herself as a successful country pop artist in the 1980s.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Matador" features Sylvia performing the song at various scenic locations.
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Sylvia's Career"Matador" contributed to Sylvia being named Billboard's No. 1 Country Female Artist in 1983. Sylvia is also known for her hits such as "Nobody" and "Drifter".
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LegacyThe popularity of "Matador" has endured over time, with the song often included in various compilations of Sylvia's music released over the years.
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Cultural ImpactThe song 'Matador' with its sensual implication about an affair with a bullfighter won appeal among country fans and broadened Sylvia's fan base.
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Cover VersionsThough "Matador" is largely associated with Sylvia, the song has been covered by multiple other artists since its initial release.
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