Cry of the Wild Goose
Tennessee Ernie Ford
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Tonight I heard the wild goose cry Wingin' north in the lonely sky Tried to sleep, but it ain't no use 'Cause I am the brother to the old wild goose My heart knows what the wild goose knows And I must go where the wild goose goes Wild goose, brother goose, which is best A wanderin' foot or a heart at rest The cabin is warm and the snow is deep And I've got a woman, she lies asleep When she wakes at tomorrow's dawn She'll find, poor critter, that her man is gone My heart knows what the wild goose knows And I must go where the wild goose goes Wild goose, brother goose, which is best A wanderin' foot or a heart at rest My woman was kind and true to me Thinks she loves me, the mournful she She's gotta learn that it ain't no use To love the brother to the old wild goose My heart knows what the wild goose knows And I must go where the wild goose goes Wild goose, brother goose, which is best A wanderin' foot or a heart at rest Spring is comin' and the ice will break And I can't linger for a woman's sake She'll see a shadow pass overhead She'll find a feather beside my bed My heart knows what the wild goose knows And I must go where the wild goose goes Wild goose, brother goose, which is best A wanderin' foot or a heart at rest Wild goose
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Written by: Terry Gilkyson
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Release Information"Cry of the Wild Goose" is a popular song that was released by singer Frankie Laine in 1950.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was incredibly successful and reached the number one spot on Billboard magazine's top folk records chart.
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ComposerIt was written by American songwriter Terry Gilkyson, who was also a folk singer.
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Film ConnectionThe song was included in the soundtrack of the 1950 film "Our Very Own."
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Other VersionsBesides Frankie Laine, the song was also performed by another famous country singer, Tennessee Ernie Ford, known for his baritone voice.
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Album Appearance"Cry of the Wild Goose" is included in Frankie Laine's album "Frankie Laine's Greatest Hits" released in 1958.
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Song ThemeThe song tells the story of a man who cannot settle down and feels the pull of the wilderness and freedom, much like the wild goose of the title.
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Billboard RecordFrankie Laine's recording of "Cry of the Wild Goose" spent two weeks at number one on the Billboard charts in March 1950.
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Unique StyleThe song is notable for its dramatic vocal performance and orchestration, which makes it stand out from the popular music trends of the time.
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Historic Significance"Cry of the Wild Goose" is considered one of Frankie Laine's signature songs, and it helped to establish his lasting popularity as a singer.
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Last Chart-TopperThis song was Frankie Laine's last chart-topper until the 1960s, demonstrating the impact it had on his career.
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Genre"Cry of the Wild Goose" could be classified as a Folk and Country music genre song.
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