Scarlet Ribbons (For Her Hair)

Jack Segal

About Scarlet Ribbons (For Her Hair)

"Scarlet Ribbons (For Her Hair)" is a popular song. The music was written by Evelyn Danzig and the lyrics by Jack Segal. The song has become a standard with many recorded versions and has appeared on several Christmas albums.


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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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Jack Segal

Jack Segal (October 19, 1918 in Minneapolis, Minnesota – February 10, 2005 in Tarzana, Los Angeles, California) was a pianist and composer of popular American songs, known for writing the lyrics to Scarlet Ribbons. His composition May I Come In? was the title track for a Blossom Dearie album. Other songs he authored or co-authored are When Sunny Gets Blue, That's the Kind of Girl I Dream Of, I Keep Going Back to Joe's (with Marvin Fisher), A Boy from Texas, a Girl from Tennessee (with John Benson Brooks & Joseph Allan McCarthy), After Me (with Blossom Dearie) and When Joanna Loved Me (with Robert Wells). It has been estimated that his songs have helped sell 65 million records.Lyrics for the ballad that was perhaps Segal's greatest hit, Scarlet Ribbons, (with … more »

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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.
Inspirations
Jack 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.
Cover Versions
The 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.
Commercial Success
Despite 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.
Cinematic Inclusion
The 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".
Cultural Impact
The 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.
Impact on Other Artists
The 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.
Country Success
The song is notably successful and popular in Ireland, where it is often played at Christmastime.
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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