San Fernando Valley

Nancy Sinatra · Other Songs - Nancy Sinatra

Oh, I'm packin' my grip and I'm leavin' today

'Cause I'm takin' a trip, California way

I'm gonna settle down and never more roam

And make the San Fernando Valley my home

I'll forget my sins, yes, yes, I'll be makin' new friends

Where the West begins and the sunset ends

'Cause I've decided where yours truly really oughta be

And it's the San Fernando Valley for me

I think that I'm safe in statin', she will be waitin'

When my lonely journey is done

And kindly old Reverend Thomas made us a promise

He will make the two of us one

So, I'm hittin' the trail to the cow country

You can forward my mail, care of R.F.D.

I'm gonna settle down and never more roam

And make the San Fernando Valley my home

I think that I'm safe in statin', she's gonna be waitin'

When my lonely journey is done

And kindly old Reverend Thomas made us a promise

He will make the two of us one

So, I'm hittin' the trail to the cow country

You can forward my mail, care of R.F.D.

I'm gonna settle down and never more roam

And make the San Fernando Valley my home

And make the San Fernando Valley my home

And make the San Fernando Valley my home

San Fernando Valley

Nancy Sinatra's 1968 recording of "San Fernando Valley" stands as a quintessential example of the baroque pop and rock and roll revival that defined her career alongside Dean Martin. Released during a period where she was actively reclaiming her musical identity, the track showcases her signature vocal style, characterized by a cool, detached delivery that contrasts with the song's upbeat tempo and driving rhythm. The composition, rooted in the California rock and roll tradition, reflects the era's fascination with Los Angeles culture and the specific aesthetic of the 1960s. As part of her broader discography, the song demonstrates her ability to blend pop sensibilities with a distinct, matured vocal presence, cementing her status as a significant figure in the genre's history.