The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde
Georgie Fame
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Bonnie and Clyde were pretty lookin' people But I can tell you people They were the devil's children, Bonnie and Clyde began their evil doin' One lazy afternoon down Savannah way, They robbed a store, and high-tailed outa that town Got clean away in a stolen car, And waited till the heat died down, Bonnie and Clyde advanced their reputation And made the graduation Into the banking business. "Reach for the sky" sweet-talking Clyde would holler As Bonnie loaded dollars in the dewlap bag, Now one brave man-he tried to take 'em alone They left him Iyin' in a pool of blood, And laughed about it all the way home. Bonnie and Clyde got to be public enemy number one Running and hiding from ev'ry American lawman's gun. They used to laugh about dyin', But deep inside 'em they knew That pretty soon they'd be lyin' Beneath the ground together Pushing up daisies to welcome the sun And the morning dew. Acting upon reliable information A fed'ral deputation laid a deadly ambush. When Bonnie and Clyde came walking in the sunshine A half a dozen carbines opened up on them. Bonnie and Clyde, they lived a lot together And finally together they died,
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Written by: Peter Callander, Mitch Murray
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing
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12 facts about this song
Artist History"The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde" was sung by Georgie Fame, a British rhythm and blues singer who gained prominence in the mid-1960s.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a massive success, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart in 1967. In the United States, it secured the 7th spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Regional SuccessOther than its success in the UK and US, it also topped the charts in Australia and Canada and was a top 10 hit in several other countries.
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Theme Inspiration"The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde" is inspired by the infamous American criminal couple, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, and the 1967 film Bonnie and Clyde starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway.
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Unique StyleThe song is unique in its incorporation of contemporary elements of popular music of the 1960s with narrative styles of traditional folk ballads.
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Song CreationThe song was written by Mitch Murray and Peter Callander, known for their work with other prominent artists like Cliff Richard and Tony Christie.
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Last Chart-TopperThis song was Georgie Fame's last number one single in the UK.
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Album PresenceAlthough the song is often associated with Georgie Fame, it doesn't appear on any of his original albums.
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Musical CompositionThe punchy and catchy horn part that forms the song's instrumental hook was a significant departure from Fame's earlier, more jazz-inflected sound.
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End of Fame’s Pop CareerAfter the success of "The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde," Georgie Fame moved away from pop music to focus on more jazz-oriented material.
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Album Re-releasesEven though it wasn't on any of Fame's original albums, the song has been included in many compilations and re-releases due to its immense popularity.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by a number of artists, showcasing its enduring popularity and influence.
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