That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine
Gene Autry
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In a vine covered shack in the mountains Bravely fighting the battle of time There's a dear one who's weathered life's sorrow It's that silver haired daddy of mine If I could recall all the heartaches Dear old Daddy, I've caused you to bear If I could erase those lines from your face And bring back the gold to your hair If God would but grant me the power Just to turn back the pages of time I'd give all I own if I could but atone To that silver haired daddy of mine I know it's too late, dear old Daddy To repay for the heartaches and cares Oh dear Mother is waiting in Heaven Just to comfort and solace you there If I could recall all the heartaches Dear old Daddy, I've caused you to bear If I could erase those lines from your face And bring back the gold to your hair If God would but grant me the power Just to turn back the pages of time I'd give all I own if I could but atone To that silver haired daddy of mine
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Written by: GENE AUTRY, JIMMY LONG
Lyrics © Bluewater Music Corp., Peermusic Publishing
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3 facts about this song
Gene Autry1. "That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine" was Gene Autry's first hit song and it was released in 1931.
2. The song was co-written by Autry and fellow country musician Jimmy Long.
3. This tune was notably featured in Autry's debut film, “In Old Santa Fe”, in 1934.
4. It played a pivotal role in launching Gene Autry's legendary career as a singing cowboy.
5. Autry's recording of the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998.
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Simon & Garfunkel6. Simon & Garfunkel’s recorded version of "That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine" is featured on their album "Live from New York City, 1967".
7. The duo performed this song not as a feature track but as a harmonious interlude during their concerts.
8. In contrast to other renditions, Simon & Garfunkel’s version of the song heavily emphasizes their signature harmonious vocals and folk styling.
9. Interestingly, while the duo’s catalog is vast, "That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine" is one of the few country cover tunes they performed.
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The Everly Brothers10. The Everly Brothers' rendition of "That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine" features on their 1958 album "Songs Our Daddy Taught Us".
11. The album predominantly consisted of traditional folk and country songs, handed down through their family.
12. The Everly Brothers' version invariably reflects their incredible harmony vocals that are held as a gold standard in the country and rock-n-roll genres.
13. Like their contemporary, Simon & Garfunkel, the Everly Brothers' interpretation of the song emphasizes the emotional sentimentality of the lyrics.
14. "That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine" was one of many songs covered by the Everly Brothers that significantly influenced the development of country rock and folk rock.
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