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"You Have A Great Past Ahead of You"
« on: March 31, 2010, 09:48:46 PM »
I was wondering where this song debuted. I really like it beacuse it truelly describes the city, but until downloading it I never knew it existed.
You have a great past ahead of you at Silver Dollar City

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Re: "You Have A Great Past Ahead of You"
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2010, 10:27:36 PM »
I think it originated from an old commercial, but I'm not entirely certain.

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Re: "You Have A Great Past Ahead of You"
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2010, 10:40:52 PM »
I figured that it probably did, but you know I just wasn't sure. I'm new to the forum, but I'm really excited to get to talk to other SDC enthusiasts!!!
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Re: "You Have A Great Past Ahead of You"
« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2010, 06:54:27 AM »
"You have a great past ahead of you at Silver Dollar City" was the slogan and theme used in an ad campaign in the late '70's and early '80's. It was used in TV, radio, and print ads. Until recently there was a sign above the turnstyles at the park that read, "You have a great past JUST ahead of you." It may have been replaced just this spring with a 50th anniversary banner sign. They were great ads, by the way. As a teenager, I'd burst into song every time I saw one of those ads on TV!
"Howdy there folks! My name is Junior Dugan, and I'll be drivin' your diving bell!"

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Re: "You Have A Great Past Ahead of You"
« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2010, 12:56:03 PM »
Yeah, the 50th anniversary banner is hiding the "Great Past JUST Ahead of You" sign.

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Re: "You Have A Great Past Ahead of You"
« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2010, 12:58:46 PM »
Wow you guys know everything. YOU ROCK!
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Re: "You Have A Great Past Ahead of You"
« Reply #6 on: April 03, 2010, 05:12:15 PM »
Glad to know the original sign is still in place.  Some things you just can't mess with! 
You've Got A Great Past Just Ahead Of You!