Dynasty | The Last Great American
The song follows Rebekah’s life after she moved from St. Louis to Rhode Island and married William "Bill" Harkness, an heir to the Standard Oil fortune, in 1947. Key historical events referenced in the lyrics include:
: The lyrics mention she dyed a neighbor's dog "key lime green" in a feud. In reality, it was reportedly a cat she dyed green. the last great american dynasty
: Rebekah was known for outrageous behavior, such as cleaning her swimming pool with champagne (Dom Perignon) and gambling with surrealist artist Salvador Dalí. The song follows Rebekah’s life after she moved from St
: Rebekah and her friends from finishing school referred to themselves as the "Bitch Pack," a group of rebellious socialites. In reality, it was reportedly a cat she dyed green
: Bill was part of the wealthy Harkness family, whose money came from the oil industry.