Son of Hickory Holler's Tramp
Dallas Frazier
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Son of Hickory Holler's Tramp O.C. Smith Oh the path was deep and wide from footsteps leading to our cabin Above the door there burned a scarlet lamp And late at night a hand would knock and there would stand a stranger Yes I'm the son of Hickory Holler's tramp Well the weeds were high, the corn was dry when daddy took to drinking Him and Sally Walker they up and they ran away Then Mama shed a silent tear and then she promised fourteen children I swear you'll never see a hungry day When mama sacrificed her pride the neighbours started talking But we was much too young to understand the things they said All we really cared about was mama's chicken dumplings And the goodnight kiss before we went to bed Oh the path was deep and wide from footsteps leading to our cabin Above the door there burned a scarlet lamp And late at night a hand would knock and there would stand a stranger Yes I'm the son of Hickory Holler's tramp When daddy left then destitution came upon our family Not one neighbour volunteered to lend us a helping hand So just let them gossip all they want she loved us and she raised us The proof is standing here a full grown man Last summer mama passed away and left the ones who loved her Each and every one is more than grateful for their birth Each Sunday she receives a big bouquet of fourteen roses And the card that reads the greatest mom on earth Well the path was deep and wide from footsteps leading to our cabin Above the door there burned a scarlet lamp And late at night a hand would knock and there would stand a stranger Yes I'm the son of Hickory Holler's tramp
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Written by: Dallas Frazier
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8 facts about this song
Songwriter"Son of Hickory Holler's Tramp" was written by Dallas Frazier, a renowned American country musician and songwriter. He penned a wealth of country hits for artists such as Elvis Presley and George Jones.
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Song ReleaseThe song was first recorded and released by Johnny Darrell in 1967, an American country music artist known for his version of "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town."
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Song MeaningThe lyrics of the song portray a story of a mother who turns to prostitution after being deserted by her husband in order to raise her 14 children.
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Cover Versions"Son of Hickory Holler's Tramp" has been covered by numerous artists, including O.C. Smith in 1968 which reached number 2 on the Adult Contemporary charts. Other major artists include Kenny Rogers and The First Edition, and Merle Haggard.
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O.C. Smith's VersionWhen covered by O.C. Smith, the song reached number 40 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and number 2 on the Easy Listening chart, which marked the highest spot the song has ever reached.
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Dallas Frazier's Writing StyleThe song is an excellent example of Frazier's storytelling ability in writing songs, as he creates a vivid imagery of the challenges and hardships faced by the mother.
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Chart SuccessionIn the UK, the song was a hit, reaching number three on the UK Singles Chart in July 1968 when it was covered by O.C. Smith.
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Song Cover In Other LanguagesThe song was even covered in Danish, with the title "Son of Hickory Hollers Tramp" by the Danish singer John Mogensen in 1971.
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