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Strawberry Girl

from Leuty Station (album) by Heather Hill

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"Strawberry Girl" on Heather Hill's album "Leuty Station". This song is about lasting love (over 50 years) and the reason they met was all about strawberries. The man in the song couldn't help but notice this bathing beauty wearing a strawberry bathing cap and the matching beach bag (think Esther Williams’ Hollywood movies). Their secret is revealed at the end of the song.

This song is a ballad with elements of Elton John’s guitar driven work from the early 70’s.

For more detail about the song and story, check out Heather's blog: wp.me/p1aIaY-dx

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Strawberry Girl (Aug. 8, 1959)
by Heather Hill and Orville Heyn

Sun’s going down
Over Port Elgin town
Local band plays Ellington
In an outdoor pavilion

He looks down the dance aisle
He sees her warm smile
Could he have this dance or maybe two?
“He’s not smooth but he’s handsome”

He’ll never forget that girl,
He’ll never forget that girl
That Strawberry, Strawberry Girl

The next day they meet
At the beach in that heat
Esther Williams would be proud
She swims out from the crowd

To his disbelief
Her cap’s a berry and a leaf
She’s got a movie star shine
And a strawberry beach bag

He’ll never forget that girl,
He’ll never forget that girl
That Strawberry, Strawberry Girl…
That Strawberry, Strawberry Girl

He returns back home
He’s busy, but feels alone
He waits three long months to reach her
With a letter ‘cause he’s a teacher

The rest is history
50 years of mystery
Two daughters and a son
Six grandchildren strong

He’ll never forget that girl,
He’ll never forget that girl
That Strawberry, Strawberry Girl,
That Strawberry, Strawberry Girl
You ask what’s their secret
Oh there’s no secret
Love, god’s faith and laughter
And a strawberry beach bag

credits

from Leuty Station (album), track released May 18, 2012
Strawberry Girl was written by Heather Hill and Orville Heyn, and was produced by Orville Heyn. The players include: Heather Hill on vocals/piano, Russ Boswell on bass, Eddie Paton on guitars, and Paul DeLong on drums.

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Heather Hill Toronto, Ontario

With her rich mezzo voice, authentic lyrics, etheric folk-pop style and classical piano chops, Heather Hill is a singer/songwriter captured by matters of the heart, the human experience, and the mystical beauty of nature and the cosmos. She creates an earthy, percussive, elemental, and transcendent sound. ... more

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