The Ballad of Davy Crockett
Tennessee Ernie Ford
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Born on a mountain in Tennessee Greenest state in the land of the free Raised in the woods so's he knew ev'ry tree He kilt him a b'ar when he was only three Davy, Davy Crockett, king of the wild frontier! Fought single-handed through the Injun War Till the Creeks was whipped an' peace was in store An' while he was a-handlin' this risky chore Made hisself a legend for evermore Davy, Davy Crockett, the man who don't know fear! When he lost his love, his grief was gall In his heart he wanted to leave it all An' lose hisself in the forests tall But he answered instead his country's call Davy, Davy Crockett, the choice of the whole frontier He went off to Congress an' served a spell Fixin' up the Government an' laws as well Took over Washington so I've heared tell An' patched up a crack in the Liberty Bell Davy, Davy Crockett, seein' his duty clear! When he come home, his politickin' done Why, the big western march had just begun So he packed his gear an' his trusty gun An' lit out a-grinnin' to follow the sun Davy, Davy Crockett, leadin' the pioneer! His land is biggest, his land is best From grassy plains to the mountain crest He's ahead of us all and meetin' the test And a-followin' his legend right into the West Davy, Davy Crockett, the king of the wild frontier! Davy, Davy Crockett, king of the wild frontier!
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Written by: TOM BLACKBURN, GEORGE EDWARD BRUNS
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
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10 facts about this song
Creation Timeline"The Ballad of Davy Crockett" was created in 1954, becoming a hit in 1955 - just one year after being created.
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CreatorsThe song was written by George Bruns and Thomas W. Blackburn.
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Versions"The Ballad of Davy Crockett" has several versions sung by different artists, with one of the most popular versions performed by Tennessee Ernie Ford. However, the song was initially introduced in the Disney film Davy Crockett, Indian Scout (1954), performed by the series star Fess Parker.
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Popularity TimelineThe song's popularity surged after its use in the Disney television miniseries "Davy Crockett," first aired in December 1954.
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Chart PerformanceThe song, particularly version by Bill Hayes, reached number one on the Billboard music charts in 1955. Tennessee Ernie Ford's version also peaked at number four on the Billboard country music chart.
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Pop Culture ImpactThe popularity of "The Ballad of Davy Crockett" played a significant role in the "Crockett craze" of the mid-1950s, a popular culture phenomenon in the United States involving a surge in interest in frontier times and Davy Crockett himself.
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Song ThemeThe song narrates the events in the life of the American folk hero, Davy Crockett.
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Walt Disney ConnectionWalt Disney used the song as the theme for the "Davy Crockett" segments of the Disneyland anthology television series.
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Further AdaptationsApart from versions in English, there have also been translations and adaptations of "The Ballad of Davy Crockett" in other languages, such as French, learned by a whole generation of young French schoolchildren in the 1950s.
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Continued InfluenceThe song has remained associated with Davy Crockett and has been included in many cultural references, movies, and television shows long after its initial release. Even today, the song is considered an iconic piece of mid-1950s Americana.
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