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Dan's avatar

I didn’t know the backstory on this and hoo boy are you right. If a man had sung this we would not be discussing it in 2024 except for how awful it is haha

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Matt Fish's avatar

Yezzur 👌

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Steve Gabe's avatar

Love Nancy! Her TV duet with her father is precious. But about Lee "Phil Spector, who began his career working for Lee Hazlewood. 'Phil had just started to make records and he came over to Phoenix....'" Always thought that was a cool anecdote. Before he became the notorious gun nutter Phil changed the recording business he learned about Echo effects from Lee.

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Matt Fish's avatar

Great additional context, thanks Steve.

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Dan Pal's avatar

Interesting background details!

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Matt Fish's avatar

Right?! Thanks for reading Dan 😁

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The Twelve Inch (Disco/80s)'s avatar

Interesting backstory !

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Matt Fish's avatar

Tis indeed. Thanks for reading!

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Matt Madurski's avatar

Loved the song before 1997, but ever since that summer, it's always reminded me of "Austin Powers."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTv9AhCuSU4

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Matt Fish's avatar

That shot when he has all the cigarettes in his mouth 🤣 gold, Jerry. Gold!

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Jon's avatar

This was a wonderful read! I love how you delved into the song’s backstory and highlighted Nancy Sinatra’s role in turning it into a classic. The song's evolution from its intended form to a feminist anthem is fascinating.

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Mark Nash's avatar

Lee Hazlewood has written some fantastic songs. Sure, he had some corny ones and questionable ones along the way, but also some classics like My Autumn’s Done Come, Summer Wine, After Six. And that baritone voice. I love it.

The 2002 compilation “These Boots Are Made For Walkin' (The Complete MGM Recordings)” has some real gems.

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David Perlmutter's avatar

Frank's daughter carved her own independent reputation with this song.

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Matt Fish's avatar

Thanks for reading and commenting! I almost used the Ed Sullivan appearance as the video embed too. 😆

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