Daddy Never Was the Cadillac Kind
Confederate Railroad
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We were poor when I was a youngun I don't remember ever going hungry Daddy made sure we didn't do without I went to school with some of these fellas They had money and I was jealous I didn't know then what I know now Daddy'd say you can't judge a book by looking at its cover It's what's inside that really matters Daddy never was the Cadillac kind He said some things just glitter and shine He taught us that love was the one thing money couldn't buy Daddy never was the Cadillac kind I left home right out of high school Bought me a big car thought I was real cool Cruisin' around the old neighborhood I'd see Dad after church on Sunday I'd say you'll have to go riding with me someday He just said no, I never understood He asked me how I bought it, I told him on credit Daddy just smiled, I'll never forget it Daddy never was the Cadillac kind He said some things just glitter and shine He taught us that love was the one thing money couldn't buy Daddy never was the Cadillac kind It took a while but now I'm grown I've settled down with kids of my own The more I give them The more they want Daddy left us last November I don't remember him ever looking better All laid out in his Sunday best I'm sure instead of all the attention All he'd of wanted was a few words mentioned A simple man simply laid to rest As they drove him away in that big Cadillac With a tear in my eye I had to laugh Daddy never was the Cadillac kind He said some things just glitter and shine He taught us that love was the one thing money couldn't buy Daddy never was the Cadillac kind
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Written by: BERNIE NELSON, DAVID LOWELL GIBSON
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Daddy Never Was the Cadillac Kind" is a song by an American country band, Confederate Railroad.
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Release DateThe track was released in February 1994 as the third single from their second studio album, "Notorious".
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Where it RankedUpon its release, the song charted in the top 10 of the American Hot Country Songs and peaked at No. 9.
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SongwritersThe song was penned by Dave Gibson and Bernie Nelson. Dave Gibson is a famous country music singer and Bernie Nelson is best known for his hit songs performed by artists like Conway Twitty and Kenny Chesney.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was directed by Martin Kahan, who also directed videos for popular artists like Bon Jovi and Brooks & Dunn.
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Song CharacterizationThe song's lyrics describe a father's frugal nature, highlighting the theme that happiness and love are more important than material wealth.
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Album Success"Notorious", the album this song is on, was also a huge success. It went on to earn a Platinum certification from the RIAA for sales of over one million in the United States.
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Grammy NominationConfederate Railroad was nominated for the Grammy Awards in 1993 for the Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group category. While not specifically for "Daddy Never Was the Cadillac Kind", the nomination testifies to the general popularity and acceptance of the band's music at the time.
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Musical StyleConfederate Railroad is known for their Southern rock-influenced country sound, and "Daddy Never Was the Cadillac Kind" is a perfect example of this unique style.
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Live PerformancesThe song remains one of Confederate Railroad's most requested numbers during live performances.
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