"Primrose Lane" is a song made famous by

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singer Jerry Wallace. Originally released in 1959, the song rose to number 8 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The song was ranked #47 on '' Billboard'' magazine's '' Top Hot 100'' songs of

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Background

In the song, the singer appears to be

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his love as they stroll down the street and claiming "life's a holiday" with her.

Chart performance

Cover versions

*"Supper-club Soul" singer O.C. Smith remade the song in 1970, scoring a modest hit. The record reached #86 pop, #4 Easy Listening on the Billboard charts.

Popular culture

*In 1971, "Primrose Lane" became the theme song of the ABC sitcom ''The Smith Family'', sung by producer

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's son, Mike Minor.

References

1959 singles Jerry Wallace songs Songs written by Wayne Shanklin 1959 songs {{1950s-country-song-stub hu:Primrose Lane