Kansas City
Wilbert Harrison
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I'm going to Kansas City, Kansas City here I come I'm going to Kansas City, Kansas City here I come They got some crazy lil' women there And I'm gonna get me one. I'm gonna be standing on the corner Of Twelfth Street and Vine I'm gonna be standing on the corner Of Twelfth Street and Vine With my Kansas City baby And a bottle of Kansas City wine. Well I might take a train I might take a plane, but if I have to walk I'm going just the same I'm going to Kansas City, Kansas City here I come They got some crazy lil' women there And I'm gonna get me one. Oh but you know yeah Now if I stay with that woman, I know I'm gonna die Gotta find a brand new baby That's the reason why I'm going to Kansas City, Kansas City here I come They got some crazy lil' women there and I'm gonna get me one They got some crazy lil' women there and I'm gonna get me one They got some crazy lil' women there and I'm gonna get me one
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Written by: Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
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12 facts about this song
Birth of the SongThe song "Kansas City" was originally written by the famous duo Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller in 1952.
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First RecordingIt was first recorded by Little Willie Littlefield under the title "K.C. Lovin'".
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Changed NameWhen Wilbert Harrison recorded it in 1959, the song was renamed "Kansas City".
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Chart PerformanceWilbert Harrison's version of "Kansas City" was a significant hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Multiple VersionsThe song has been performed and recorded by several artists in various genres, including The Beatles and Peggy Lee.
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Song's Theme"Kansas City" talks about the anticipation of a man to visit Kansas City due to hearing about the women there and the adventurous experience.
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Rock and Roll Hall of FameHarrison's version of "Kansas City" was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.
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Beatles’ VersionThe Beatles cast a shadow over Wilbert Harrison's version of "Kansas City" when they released their cover on the album "Beatles for Sale" in 1964.
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Fats Domino’s VersionIn 1964, Fats Domino also recorded "Kansas City," and his version of the song peaked at #27 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Grammy Hall of Fame"Kansas City" has been honored by the Grammy Hall of Fame, being inducted in 2008.
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Cinema InclusionThis song was included in the soundtrack of the 1982 film "An Officer and a Gentleman."
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Cultural RecognitionRecognizing its enduring popularity and cultural significance, the U.S. Library of Congress added "Kansas City" to the National Recording Registry in 2018.
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