Scarlet Ribbons (For Her Hair)
Jack Segal
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You know I peeked in to say goodnight, When I heard my child in prayer. She said, "And for me some scarlet ribbons, Scarlet ribbons for my hair." All the stores were closed and shuttered, And all the streets were dark and bare. In our town, no scarlet ribbons, Not one ribbon for her hair. Through the night my heart was aching. And just before the dawn was breaking, I peeked in and on her bed, In gay profusion lying there, Lovely ribbons, scarlet ribbons. Scarlet ribbons for her hair. If I live to be a hundred, I will never, never know from where, Came those lovely scarlet ribbons, Scarlet Ribbons for her hair. Scarlet ribbons, there's magic in the air. Scarlet, scarlet ribbons for her hair.
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Written by: EVELYN DANZIG, JACK SEGAL
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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9 facts about this song
Song Composition"Scarlet Ribbons (For Her Hair)" is a popular song, composed by Evelyn Danzig with lyrics by Jack Segal in 1949.
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InspirationsJack Segal reportedly said that he based the lyrics on his own personal experiences as a child, stating that he would often make wishes to have items that his mother could not afford.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been sung by numerous performing artists over the years, including Harry Belafonte, Joan Baez, Doris Day, and Sinead O'Connor. The version by The Browns hit the top spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1959.
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Commercial SuccessDespite the fact that the song is not a traditional Christmas carol, it gained popularity around the holiday season and is often played on Christmas-themed radio stations.
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Cinematic InclusionThe song is included as part of the soundtrack in the movie "Quantum Leap – A Song for the Soul - April 7, 1963" and the BBC TV series "Coast".
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Cultural ImpactThe song, particularly the version sung by Harry Belafonte, has been a significant influence on popular music. It sets a precedent for songs about miraculous events and has been referenced in other works.
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Impact on Other ArtistsThe Irish band The Fureys had a hit with their cover of "Scarlet Ribbons" in Ireland in the 1980s and claimed the song as part of their heritage.
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Country SuccessThe song is notably successful and popular in Ireland, where it is often played at Christmastime.
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Critical Reception"Scarlet Ribbons (For Her Hair)" is regarded as a poignant and touching song, lauded for its simplistic yet emotional storytelling. It is a memento of post-war America and a staple of folk music.
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