Third Rate Romance
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"Third Rate Romance" is a song written by Russell Smith, first recorded in Montreal in 1974 by Jesse Winchester and his band the Rhythm Aces, assisted by Smith. It became a hit the following year by the newly re-formed Amazing Rhythm Aces on its 1975 album Stacked Deck. It was the band's debut single, reaching No.11 on the U.S. country singles chart and No.14 on the Billboard Hot 100,[1] as well as No.1 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks and Top Singles charts.
Content
The third-person lyrics tell the story of a man and woman who meet at a restaurant and depart together for what presumably will prove to be a one-night stand at a motel (the "Family Inn"). At the door of the room, she nervously says, "I've never really done this kind of thing before—have you?" He admits that he has, "but only a time or two."
Chart performance
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Sammy Kershaw version
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Music video
The music video was directed by Michael Merriman, and premiered in late 1994. It features a woman luring an older man into going to a motel with her. She steals his money and watch and then drives off with another man, as the old man tries to chase them down.
Chart performance
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Other versions
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- Jesse Winchester - on his 1974 album Learn to Love It.
- Ace Spectrum recorded a more funky take on their 1975 album Low Rent Rendezvous.
- Elvis Costello - as a demo in 1975 on the album known as the "Flip City Demos"
- Tom Jones recorded it in 1976.
- Rosanne Cash - on her 1982 album Somewhere in the Stars.
- Fabulous Poodles - on their 1978 album Unsuitable.
- Another version was performed on The Earl Scruggs Review Anniversary Special (1975).
References
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- ↑ Flavour of New Zealand, 24 October 1975
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