Daddy Frank (The Guitar Man)
Merle Haggard
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Daddy Frank played the guitar and the french harp Sister played the ringing tambourine And mama couldn't hear our pretty music But she read our lips and helped the family sing That little band was all a part of living And our only means of living at the time And it wasn't like no normal family combo 'Cause Daddy Frank the guitar man was blind Frank and Mama counted on each other Their one and only weakness made them strong Mama did the driving for the family And Frank made a living with his song Home was just a camp along the highway Pickup bed is where we bedded down Don't ever once remember going hungry But I remember Mama cooking on the ground Daddy Frank played the guitar and the french harp Sister played the ringing tambourine Mama couldn't hear the pretty music But she read our lips and helped the family sing That little band was all a part of living And our only means of living at the time And it wasn't like no normal family combo 'Cause Daddy Frank the guitar man was blind Don't remember how they got acquainted I can't recall just how it came to be There had to be some special help from someone And blessed be the one who let it be Fever caused my Mama's loss of hearing Daddy Frank was born without his sight And Mama needed someone she could lean on And I believe the guitar man was right Daddy Frank played the guitar and the french harp Sister played the ringing tambourine Mama couldn't hear our pretty music But she read our lips and helped the family sing That little band was all a part of living And our only means of living at the time And it wasn't like no normal family combo 'Cause Daddy Frank the guitar man was blind
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Written by: MERLE HAGGARD
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12 facts about this song
Song Information"Daddy Frank (The Guitar Man)" is a song written and performed by American country singer-songloader Merle Haggard.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song became a number one hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1971.
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ThemeThe song tells the story of a traveling family band led by a blind guitarist, the titular Daddy Frank character.
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Album Detail"Daddy Frank (The Guitar Man)" is included in Haggard's studio album titled "Let Me Tell You About a Song," released in 1972.
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Unique PointIn addition to being the vocalist, Haggard also played the lead guitar on the track, showcasing his instrumental talent.
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Song ContextThis song reflects Merle Haggard's childhood experiences. His family was musically inclined and they'd often have jam sessions at home.
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AwardsMerle Haggard, the song's performer and writer, has been recognized with several awards, including induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1994.
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Musical StructureThe song is unique in its presentation, using talk-singing narration to tell Daddy Frank's story interspersed with the chorus.
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Critical ReceptionThe song is critically acclaimed; its lyrical depth and clean-cut music composition have been praised by many music critics.
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Legacy"Daddy Frank (The Guitar Man)" has become one of Haggard's signature songs, frequently included in his live performances, and covered by several other artists over the years.
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InfluenceThe song has inspired many aspiring country musicians with its compelling story and catchy melody, solidifying Haggard's status as one of the genre's greats.
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Notable CoverRandy Travis, another prominent country musician, included a cover of "Daddy Frank (The Guitar Man)" in his 2013 album “Influence Vol. 1: The Man I Am.”
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