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Gone For the Day, 1957
Written by Rube Bloom and Harry Ruby
Reminiscent of the declarations in "I Get a Kick Out of You," the narrator of this song insists that sublime, expensive pleasures hold no interest for her, and she prefers the quotidian delights. "Some find it pleasant dining on pheasant / Those things roll off my knife / Just serve me tomatoes and mashed potatoes / Give me the simple life." But it's not all modest working-class aspirations: the song also includes "a house that rings with joy and laughter," a rare and priceless gift if you can find it. Christy is more or less unknown now, but she was once ubiquitous, and shows off a beautiful, silky voice in this upbeat number.
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