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| Townes Van Zandt – Loretta Lyrics
| 13 years ago
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For the record, a "barroom girl" is a party girl, not a prostitute! In my case, I was also a bartender in a club that Townes played in multiple times, and I worked there while going to college. "Wears her sevens on her sleeve..." That line is there because Townes said I was always pushing my luck. In those days, that was certainly true! As for the meaning of other lines, there are some things I want to keep to myself, special and private. I am very happy that my song has survived the years, and is still being played. It is from a very special time in my life! |
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| Townes Van Zandt – Loretta Lyrics
| 13 years ago
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This song is really about me... my name is Loretta. I had an on-and-off relationship with Townes long ago, in the early to mid-1970s. I was a college student and worked part-time as a bartender. It was a very special time, long before he became very well known. He even helped me buy and learn to play my first guitar, which I still have. It blew me away when he played it for me the first time. (My friend Margie thinks I should tell everyone about this, so the real meanings in the song won't get lost! But I know people like to make their own interpretations of songs...) |
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