Rake and Ramblin' Man
Don Williams
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I ran into an old friend of mine the other day. We hadn't seen each other for quite a while. What he had to say to me hit me pretty hard, 'cause I think a lot of folks get started this way. He said: I thought it would be so easy, another one night stand. She seemed so warm and willin', right in the palm of my hand. Now it's three months ago last Wednesday since I woke up in her bed. Lord I think I love her, but it scares me half to death. 'Cause you know I'm a rake and a ramblin' man Free as an eagle flies Well, look at me now and tell me true: Do I look like a daddy to you? Oh, do I look like a daddy to you? Now she's feelin' sick in the mornin's; She can't get into her jeans. I spent my last ten dollars, bought her a second hand ring. I start to work next Monday 'cause I just can't let her down. I've had me some good times, but it's all changin' now. You know I'm a rake and a ramblin' man, Free as an eagle flies. Well look at me now and tell me true: Do I look like a daddy to you? Oh, do I look like a daddy to you? You know I'm a rake and a ramblin' man, Free as an eagle flies. Well look at me now and tell me true: Do I look like a daddy to you? Oh, do I look like a daddy to you?
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Written by: BOB MCDILL
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11 facts about this song
Song Origin"Rake and Ramblin' Man" is a song by American country singer Don Williams, famous for his relaxed vocal style blending traditional honky-tonk and mainstream country sounds.
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Album DetailsThe song was included in Don Williams' seventh studio album named "Visions," which was released in April 1977.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Bob McDill, one of the most distinguished songwriters in country music who has written several hit songs for other artists too, such as Alan Jackson and Waylon Jennings.
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Chart PerformanceEven though "Rake and Ramblin' Man" was not released as a single, the album "Visions" reached number five on the US Top Country Albums chart in 1977.
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ThemeThe song depicts the persona of a wanderer, a well-known theme in country and western music, presenting the duality of a path between rambling and settling down.
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LegacyThis song has become one of Don Williams' most appreciated tunes. His storytelling ability and smooth voice make it a staple in classic country playlists.
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Musical Style"Rake and Ramblin' Man," like most of Don Williams' work, exhibits a soft, mellow style of country music. This sound is an example of the "countrypolitan" or "Nashville sound" styles.
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Cover VersionsEven though the song is closely identified with Don Williams, it has been occasionally covered by other artists, demonstrating its continued popularity and influence.
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Album's SuccessThe album "Visions," featuring "Rake and Ramblin' Man," helped Don Williams to solidify his position as one of country music's biggest stars in the 1970s.
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RecognitionThough the song itself didn't earn awards, Don Williams received the Male Vocalist of the Year from the Country Music Association in 1978, the year following the launch of "Visions".
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InfluenceLike most of Don Williams’ songs, "Rake and Ramblin' Man" influenced various country artists towards mellow and smooth sounding country music, which in the later years acquired a specific genre as "Neo-Traditional country".
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