Silverstein's passion for music was clear early on as he studied for a while at the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. As a songwriter, Silverstein kept a low profile but cast a long shadow. He tended to shun publicity and even photographers. Nonetheless, his musical output included many songs which were hits for other artists. Most notably, he wrote the music and lyrics for "A Boy Named Sue" that was performed by Johnny Cash (for which he won a Grammy in 1970); "One's on the Way" (which was a hit for Loretta Lynn), and "The Unicorn Song" which, despite having nothing to do with Ireland nor Irish culture, became the signature piece for The Irish Rovers in 1968 and is popular in pubs all over the world to this day. He wrote the lyrics and music for most of the Dr. Hook songs, including "Cover of the Rolling Stone", "Freakin' at the Freakers' Ball", "Sylvia's Mother", and the cautionary song about VD, "Don't Give a Dose to the One You Love Most". He also wrote many of the songs performed by Bobby Bare, including "Marie Laveau", "Rosalie's Good Eats Cafe", "The Mermaid", "The Winner", and "Tequila Sheila". The song "The Ballad of Lucy Jordan",] recorded in 1979 by Marianne Faithfull and later featured in the films Montenegro and Thelma & Louise, was also by Silverstein.
Stacy Brown Got Two
Shel Silverstein Lyrics
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He got every chick in town.
He got looks, he got class...
Do anything to get a little lass.
And everybody shout at him as he walks his girlies past...
Everybody got one
Everybody got one
But Stacy Brown got two.
Do you know the reason for his success?
They say that he is double blessed
They say that Stacy Brown was born
Just a little bit deformed
But still his girlfriends wake up smilin' every morn.
Everybody got one
Everybody got one
Everybody got one
But Stacy Brown got two
Why they climbing up the wall?
Young ones run and old ones crawl.
He got two and that's a fact,
But no one knows where the other one's at.
On his elbow, on his knee, or underneath his hat?
Everybody got one
Everybody got one
Everybody got one
But Stacy Brown got two
The song "Stacy Brown Got Two" by Shel Silverstein tells the story of a man named Stacy Brown who is seemingly irresistible to women. He is described as having both looks and class, and will do anything to get a girl's attention. As he walks these girls past, everyone in town shouts at him, but they are all secretly envious of his success with women. The chorus repeats the line "but Stacy Brown got two," referring to an aspect of him that sets him apart from everyone else. It is later revealed that he is "double blessed" and was born "just a little bit deformed." Despite this flaw, his girlfriends are still happy and content being with him.
The song showcases the theme of envy and admiration of someone's success or unique quality. Even though Stacy Brown is flawed, his ability to attract and maintain the attention and affection of multiple women makes him the envy of the town. The repetition of the line "everybody got one" seems to insinuate that everyone has something that sets them apart or makes them unique, but Stacy Brown's situation is particularly noticeable.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you hard about Stacy Brown?
Have you heard of the infamous Stacy Brown?
He got every chick in town.
Stacy Brown is successful with women and has romantic relations with many ladies.
He got looks, he got class...
Stacy Brown possesses physical attractiveness and charm.
Do anything to get a little lass.
Stacy Brown will do anything to win over attractive women.
And everybody shout at him as he walks his girlies past...
As Stacy Brown shows off his ladies to the world, people remark on his success and apparent appeal.
Everybody got one
Everybody got one
Everybody got one
But Stacy Brown got two.
Everyone may have one significant other, but Stacy Brown has two.
Do you know the reason for his success?
Do you know how Stacy Brown manages to succeed with relationships?
They say that he is double blessed
Some say that Stacy Brown has been the recipient of good luck, leading to his success with women.
They say that Stacy Brown was born
Just a little bit deformed
But still his girlfriends wake up smilin' every morn.
Stacy Brown may have been born with a physical abnormality, but this does not affect the feelings of his many girlfriends, who care for and are happy with him regardless.
Why they climbing up the wall?
Young ones run and old ones crawl.
Stacy Brown's appeal makes women go wild, with young and old alike lusting for him.
He got two and that's a fact,
But no one knows where the other one's at.
On his elbow, on his knee, or underneath his hat?
While it is known that Stacy Brown has two girlfriends, it is unclear where the other one is at any given time. It could be on his elbow, knee, or even hidden under his hat.
Everybody got one
Everybody got one
Everybody got one
But Stacy Brown got two
Once again, while most people only have one significant other, Stacy Brown has two.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: SHEL SILVERSTEIN
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