"Allentown Jail" is a folk-style song, written by Irving Gordon.[1]
"Allentown Jail" | ||||
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Single by The Lettermen | ||||
B-side | "Two Brothers" | |||
Released | 1963 | |||
Label | Capitol | |||
Songwriter(s) | Irving Gordon | |||
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The song tells the story of a man who tries to steal a diamond ring for his girlfriend, gets caught, and ends up in the Allentown jail.