Don't Cry Daddy
Elvis Presley
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Today I stumbled from my bed With thunder crashing in my head, My pillow still wet From last night's tears As I think of giving up A voice inside my coffee cup Kept crying out Ringing in my ears [Chorus] Don't cry, daddy Daddy, please don't cry Daddy, you've still got me and little Tommy And together we'll find a brand new mommy Daddy, daddy, please laugh again Daddy, ride us on your back again Oh, daddy Please Don't cry Why are children always first To feel the pain and the hurt the worst It's true but somehow It just don't seem right 'Cause every time I cry I know It hurts my little children so I wonder Will it be the same tonight [Chorus:x2] Oh, daddy, please don't cry
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Written by: Mac Davis
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING
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13 facts about this song
Background Information"Don't Cry Daddy" is a song written by Mac Davis and recorded by American singer, Elvis Presley.
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Release DateThe song was released as a single on November 11, 1969.
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Record LabelThe song was released by RCA Records, one of the most popular record labels in the U.S. at the time.
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Chart Performance"Don't Cry Daddy" reached number six on Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart and number 56 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Live Performance HistoryElvis performed "Don't Cry Daddy" during his concert at International Hotel in Las Vegas. This performance was nationally broadcasted on February 18, 1970.
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Benefit Concert InclusionThe song was performed during a benefit concert in Memphis, Tennessee on January 16, 1971, proceeds from which were used to build the Elvis Presley Trauma Center at the Memphis Memorial Hospital.
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Song ThemeThe song is a about a man, in despair and disillusion after his wife walks out on him and their two children.
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Concert Film AppearanceThe song "Don't Cry Daddy" was featured in Elvis's concert film "That's The Way It Is."
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Shared SingleThe song was released as a side B single, along with the track "Rubberneckin'."
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Cover VersionsA number of artists have covered "Don't Cry Daddy" including Dolly Parton and Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis' daughter.
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Father-Daughter DuoLisa Marie Presley had recorded the duet of this song with her father to help raise money for the Presley Foundation. It was presented on August 16, 1997, at the tribute concert marking the 20th anniversary of his death.
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The Songwriter's InspirationMac Davis wrote "Don't Cry Daddy" as a message to his own son following his divorce.
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Record SalesThe single "Don't Cry Daddy"/"Rubberneckin'" sold over a million copies worldwide.
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