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Carl Perkins

Matchbox

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“Matchbox” is a rock & roll rockabilly song written by Carl Perkins and first recorded by him at Sun Records in December 1956 and released on February 11, 1957 as a 45 single on Sun Records as Sun 261. It has become one of Perkins’ best-known recordings. Perkins’ “Matchbox” has been followed by many cover versions, notably by the Beatles. Read on...

Song lines: ♪ Yeah I'm sitting here wondering, will a matchbox hold my clothes ... I'm an ol' poor boy and a long way from home ♫

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