Western Movies
The Olympics
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To save my soul I can't get a date Baby's got it tuned on channel eight Wyatt Earp and the Big Cheyenne Comin' thru the T.V. shootin' up the land Mm hmm, my baby loves the Western movies My baby loves the Western movies Mm hmm, my baby loves the Western movies I call baby on the telephone To tell her half of my head was gone I just got hit by a great big brick She says thanks for reminding me about that Maverick Mm hmm, my baby loves the Western movies My baby loves the Western movies Mm hmm, my baby (loves the Western movies) Well there's Jeremy Roller and Old Cochise Jim Hardy, Jim Bowie and Sugarfoot They all have gun, they all will travel Give me back my boots and saddle Mm hmm, my baby loves the Western movies My baby loves the Western movies Mm hmm, my baby loves the Western movies Here's the story of the certain Wagon Train McCord ? A broken arrow has broken my heart Jefferson Thomas hit the sled till it's gone Untied my baby and the fight was won Mm hmm, my baby loves the Western movies My baby loves the Western movies Mm hmm, my baby loves the Western movies My baby loves the Western movies
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Written by: CLIFFORD GOLDSMITH
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9 facts about this song
Historical Context"Western Movies" was released in 1958, during a time when Western-themed films and shows were popular in America.
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Band InformationThe Olympics is an American doo-wop group formed in 1957. They are best known for songs like "Western Movies" and "Big Boy Pete".
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Song InspirationThe lyrics of "Western Movies" portray a man who laments that his girlfriend spends all her time watching cowboy television programs.
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Chart Success"Western Movies" was a significant hit for The Olympics, peaking at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the record label “Demon”.
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Song Genre"Western Movies" is typically classified as a blend of doo-wop, rock and roll, and R&B.
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Songwriters"Western Movies" was written by Fred Smith and Cliff Goldsmith.
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Impact on Pop CultureThe song's popularity led to several subsequent releases about female characters 'hooked on' various shows or entertainments.
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LegacyDespite the decline in popularity of doo-wop and Westerns, "Western Movies" remains a beloved classic and quintessential 1950s pop song.
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