"A White Sport Coat" was a huge hit for Marty Robbins in 1957. Robbins is rightfully remembered as a country singer, but he had several crossover hits which sold well to the pop market, beginning with this one. In 1957 rock & roll was in its infancy and rockabilly was one of the seminal forces that shaped the genre. Marty Robbins, like several of his traditional country contemporaries sold well to the rock & roll market during these times. The list of primarily country artists with big hits on Top 40 radio is, of course, much too exhaustive to try and quantify here, but it starts with Elvis (yes, Elvis) and moves on to Carl Perkins, Sonny James, Guy Mitchell, "Tennessee" Ernie Ford, Don Chrrry, Ferlin Husky, Conway Twitty, and Stonewall Jackson, to name but a few. Mercifully, this trend of pure country crossovers did not contine. Unfortunately, however, rockabilly, with its energy and innovation, died along with it. More's the pity.
I don't think so. The popular version was by Marty Robbins.
No ! Marty Robbins sang it.
"Singing the Blues" November, 1956 peaked at number 17 "A White Sportcoat and a Pink Carnation" only four months later peaked at number 2,
American Pie.
Cherry Pink - and Apple Blossom White - was created in 1950.
I don't think so. The popular version was by Marty Robbins.
No ! Marty Robbins sang it.
A white carnation crossed with a red carnation makes a pink carnation.
Pink carnations are the result of a red and a white carnation cross.
Marty Robins
Marty Robbins wrote it and recorded it in-April, 1957
Marty Robbins who wrote both the music and lyrics. It was a 1957 rock and roll song.
A carnation is a flowering plant; Dianthus caryophyllus (Clove Pink) a species of Dianthus.
Pink carnation
CARNATION (GENERAL) -Fascination CARNATION (PINK) -I'll Never Forget You CARNATION (RED) -My Heart Aches For You, Admiration CARNATION (PURPLE) -Capriciousness CARNATION (SOLID COLOR) -Yes CARNATION (STRIPED) -No, Refusal, Sorry I Can't Be With You, Wish I Could Be With You CARNATION (WHITE) -Sweet and Lovely, Innocence, Pure Love, Woman's Good Luck Gift CARNATION (YELLOW) -You Have Disappointed Me, Rejection
The carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) is a flower belonging to the genus Dianthus. They have numerous tightly held petals; flowers are normally red, pink or white and have a slightly sweet musty smell to them.
a pink carnation