Mississippi Cotton Picking Delta Town
Charley Pride
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[Chorus] In a Mississippi cotton pickin' delta town One dusty street to walk up and down Nothing much to do but hang around In a Mississippi cotton pickin' delta town Down in the delta where I was born All we raised was cotton, potatoes and corn I've picked cotton 'til my fingers hurt Draggin' a sack through the delta dirt I've worked hard the whole weeklong Pickin' my fingers to the blood and bone Ain't a lot of money in cotton bale At least when you try to sell [Chorus] On Saturday night, we'd get dressed up Catch us a ride on a pickup truck On a gravel road that nearly strangled us That cotton pickin' delta dust We'd sit across the street on the depot porch Lookin' at the folks lookin' back at us Munchin' on a dust covered ice cream cone Wondering how we'd get back home [Chorus]
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Written by: GEORGE W. GANN, HAROLD KENNETH DORMAN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Genre"Mississippi Cotton Picking Delta Town" is a country music song, illustrating Charley Pride's strong association and acclaimed career in the genre.
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ArtistThe song was performed by Charley Pride, a legendary country music artist and one of the few black country musicians to have had considerable success in the largely white industry.
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AlbumThe song is from the album "The Happiness of Having You", which was released in 1975.
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Chart performance"Mississippi Cotton Picking Delta Town" reached number 3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Harold Dorman and Wiley Gann. Harold Dorman was also a singer and is best known for his hit "Mountain of Love".
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Record LabelThe song was released under "RCA Victor" record label, a major American recording label traditionally popular for Jazz, pop, and blues.
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Music VideoUnlike many songs from its era, "Mississippi Cotton Picking Delta Town" doesn't have an official music video. However, there is a live performance by Charley Pride available on YouTube and other platforms.
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ThemeThe song is about a specific geographic area, the Mississippi Delta, and its associated agricultural practice of cotton picking. It explores the life, hardships, and nostalgia associated with these regions and customs.
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MusiciansBeside Charley Pride's distinct voice, the song features a variety of traditional country instruments such as acoustic guitar, bass guitar, drums, and fiddle.
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Legacy"Mississippi Cotton Picking Delta Town" remains a classic example of Charley Pride's contribution to country music even long after its release, it continues to be enjoyed by fans of classic country music worldwide.
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