[edit] Career
At a young age, he was interested in music but his primary interest was athletics. He purchased a guitar at the age of 12 and although he learned to play it, most of his time was devoted to sport. This eventually resulted in being offered a baseball scholarship to the University of Idaho at Moscow.
King later returned to Shreveport and joined the Louisiana Hayride, a popular TV and radio show broadcast in the U.S. and the United Kingdom, produced in Shreveport, Louisiana. The Louisiana Hayride ranked second only to the Grand Ole Opry in terms of television and radio importance in the early 1950s to the 1960s and King was frequently billed on the same shows with other famous legends such as Elvis Presley, John Ritter's father, Tex Ritter, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Webb Pierce, Kitty Wells, Jimmie Davis, Slim Whitman, Faron Young, Johnny Horton, Jim Reeves, George Jones and Lefty Frizzell, among many others who became big music stars in the 1960s.
King recorded a few songs for Gotham Records, although none were successful. In 1961, he became more serious about a musical career and signed with the Nashville, Tennessee division of Columbia Records. He struck immediately, cutting "Big River, Big Man", a country Top 10 and even a small pop crossover success. He soon followed with "The Comancheros" inspired by the movie of the same title, starring John Wayne. It was a Top 10 country hit in late 1961, also crossing over to the pop charts.
King made his "career" recording in the spring of 1962. "Wolverton Mountain", written with Nashville veteran Merle Kilgore, was based on a real character, Clifton Clowers, who lived on Wolverton Mountain in Arkansas. The song became an immediate hit, going to No.1 for nine weeks during its 26-week run on the Billboard Country charts. It was also a pop Top 10.
King followed up that year with an American Civil War song, "The Burning Of Atlanta" which also went Top 10 on the country charts and again generated a lot of interest on the pop lists. In late 1962, he recorded "I've Got The World By The Tail" which narrowly missed the country Top 10.
He had another good year in 1963, scoring three solid country hits with "Sheepskin Valley", "Building a Bridge" and "Hey Lucille!". The hits continued in 1964 with "Sam Hill" and in 1965 he was back in the Top 10 with "Tiger Woman", co-written by Merle Kilgore. King also did well that year with "Little Buddy". His smooth country style continued to find a flavor throughout the decade, especially songs like "Catch a Little Raindrop" and the Top 10 "All For The Love Of A Girl" in 1969. His singles continued to hit the country charts through 1972. He left the label in 1973 after having accomplished 29 hits.
Besides a successful career recording and touring, King also performed as an actor in several movies, and like his nephew, Chris Aable, King is also among a minority of actors who are members in both the Screen Actors Guild and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. He appeared in the 1982 television miniseries The Blue and the Gray and appeared in several feature films. King is no relation to another actor by the same name, born in 1875 in England.
In 1981, Arkansas Governor Frank D. White paid tribute to King and his big 1962 hit by declaring August 7 "Wolverton Mountain Day". By that time, King had almost retired from recording.
After being absent from recording for over 20 years, King recently released a new CD called Cowboy in the White House. Most of the songs were written or co-written by him. Elvis Presley's guitarist, James Burton performed guitar for the release.
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Little Things That Every Girl Should Know
Claude King Lyrics
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that you oughta hear
You wanna man and you sure should know
There's some little things that ever girl should know
If you wan't a man take my advice don't be too hasty but don't be too nice
There's a certain little more in between oh I'm sure
you know just what I mean
[ guitar ]
know how to fix just right
How don't make his heart giddy up go
Yeah there's little things that ever girl should know
Don't play it wrong and love too fast if you do it'll might not last
Don't mess around and love too slow there's little
things that ever girl should know
[ piano ]
Bum bum bum baby here I come if you pay attantion then
you'll know what to done
Give me a clue and away we'll go I'll show you things
that ever girl should know
(Okay) yeah little ol' things that ever girl should know
The lyrics to Claude King's song "Little Things That Every Girl Should Know" offer advice and insights to women on how to navigate relationships with men. The song emphasizes that there are certain things every girl should know in order to attract and maintain a relationship with a man.
The lyrics suggest that women should be aware of the balance between being too hasty and being too nice when pursuing a man. It implies that there is a certain level of assertiveness and confidence that is needed to capture a man's interest. Additionally, the lyrics suggest that women should know how to hold a man tightly and how to charm him in a way that captures his heart. The song implies that there is a specific way to love and interact with a man that every woman should be aware of in order to have a successful relationship.
Overall, the lyrics portray the idea that there are certain smaller details and nuances that women should be aware of when it comes to relationships. It emphasizes the importance of understanding these "little things" in order to have a fulfilling and lasting connection with a man.
Line by Line Meaning
Decent girls let me being your dear there's some things that you oughta hear
I, as a respectable person, ask for your attention to share some valuable advice with you
You wanna man and you sure should know there's some little things that ever girl should know
If you desire to have a successful romantic relationship, there are certain important details you should be aware of
If you wan't a man take my advice don't be too hasty but don't be too nice
To attract a suitable partner, it is crucial to find a balance between being overly eager and being overly accommodating
There's a certain little more in between oh I'm sure you know just what I mean
This delicate middle ground is essential, and I believe you understand precisely the concept I am referring to
You oughta know how to hold him tight you ought to know how to fix just right
It is important to understand how to keep your partner close and how to handle situations appropriately
How don't make his heart giddy up go yeah there's little things that ever girl should know
Avoid rushing into matters that may overwhelm your partner since there are specific aspects every woman should comprehend
Don't play it wrong and love too fast if you do it'll might not last
Approaching love with caution and not rushing into it is crucial to ensure its longevity
Don't mess around and love too slow there's little things that ever girl should know
However, being too hesitant and delaying love unnecessarily can also hinder a successful connection
Bum bum bum baby here I come if you pay attention then you'll know what to done
I am prepared to guide you, and if you pay careful attention, you will gain the knowledge of what needs to be done
Give me a clue and away we'll go I'll show you things that ever girl should know
Provide me with a hint, and I will lead the way, enlightening you about the essential information every woman should possess
(Okay) yeah little ol' things that ever girl should know
All in all, these are the small yet significant details that every woman should familiarize herself with
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Daniel Burns
this song only went to #50 on the country charts in 1967!!!
dvdman49
Only went to what ever number on the chart don't matter. it still somebody favs song played by the local radio DJ that matter when they hear it again years later
john sandiford
Thanks for sharing Pat