Let Old Mother Nature Have Her Way
Carl Smith, Bob Dylan
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Darling this is my desire, set your little old heart on fire Do the things that lovers always do So put your little hand in mine I buy you diamond ring so fine Then I'll build a bungalow for two Closer, a little closer Well there ain't no use to stay so far away So darling turn on all your charms while I hold you in my arms Let old Mother Nature have her way Now my baby take a chance for I'm achin' for romance And know that you were meant for me to love You know your heart is beatin' fast, you know I'm gonna win at last So cuddle up and be my turtle dove Closer, a little closer Well there ain't no use to stay so far away I like to touch your lips to mine like to win your love divine Let old Mother Nature have her way Closer, a little closer There ain't no use to stay so far away 'Cause baby when I hold your hand I feel just like a grown up man Mother Nature says now that's the way
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Written by: LOUIE CLARK, LOYS SOUTHERLAND
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12 facts about this song
Song Information"Let Old Mother Nature Have Her Way" is a country song by American country music artist Carl Smith.
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Release detailsThe song was released in November 1951 under the label of Columbia Records.
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Chart Performance"Let Old Mother Nature Have Her Way" is one of Carl Smith's most successful hits, reaching number one on the Billboard country charts in 1952 where it stayed for eight weeks.
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SongwritersThis song was co-written by Louie Clark and Lois Mann.
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Popularity"Let Old Mother Nature Have Her Way" was Smith's first number one on the country charts and is widely regarded as the song that made him a star.
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Critical AcclaimCarl Smith's performance of the song was acclaimed for its heartfelt delivery and charming country twang, contributing to its enduring popularity.
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Song ThemeThe song deals with the theme of love and attraction, urging listeners to "let old mother nature have her way".
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LegacyThe song has since become a classic in the realm of country music, regularly covered by other artists and included in numerous compilifications.
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Career ImpactFollowing the success of "Let Old Mother Nature Have Her Way", Carl Smith went on to have over 30 Top 10 Billboard Country hits throughout his career.
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TuneThe song has a gentle, easy-listening country rhythm, featuring traditional elements of early 1950s country music such as the steel guitar and fiddle.
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Song DurationThe running time of the original studio recording of the song is approximately 2 minutes and 50 seconds.
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Overall Contribution"Let Old Mother Nature Have Her Way" played a significant role in establishing Carl Smith's reputation as one of the major country artists of the 1950s.
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