Excellent write up of a wonderful song. I remember reading a “deep dive” into the lyrics and how it came to be written as a response song to some other rockabilly song. But that piece was not as evocative as what you’ve written.
One quibble though, are you sure WIBM was the first “oldies” radio station? I have distinct memories of listening to WMOD in Washington, DC beginning around 1969 when I graduated HS.
Not for nothing, All's cover of this is fantastic.
Holy shit! You’re right. This rips!
Right on! I'm glad you liked it.
Excellent write up of a wonderful song. I remember reading a “deep dive” into the lyrics and how it came to be written as a response song to some other rockabilly song. But that piece was not as evocative as what you’ve written.
One quibble though, are you sure WIBM was the first “oldies” radio station? I have distinct memories of listening to WMOD in Washington, DC beginning around 1969 when I graduated HS.
That would have been contemporary music in ‘69. In the modern context of oldies, WIBM was first to the bag.
Sorry, I didn’t finish my response. WMOD was playing early ‘50s music in 1969. I guess it depends on the definition of a “golden oldie”.
You make a good point.