Nobody's Child
Hank Snow
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As I was slowly passing An orphans' home one day And stopped for just a moment To watch the children play Alone a boy was standing And when I asked him why He turned with eyes that could not see And he began to cry I'm nobody's child I'm nobody's child Just like the flowers I'm growing wild No mummy's kisses And no daddy's smile Nobody wants me I'm nobody's child People come for children And take them for their own But they all seem to pass me by And I am left alone I know they'd like to take me But when they see I'm blind They always take some other child And I am left behind I'm nobody's child I'm nobody's child Just like a flower I'm growing wild No mummy's kisses And no daddy's smile Nobody wants me I'm nobody's child No mommy's arms to hold me Or soothe me when I cry Sometimes it gets so lonely I wish that I could die I'll walk the streets of heaven Where all blind can see And just like all the other kids There'd be a home for me I'm nobody's child I'm nobody's child Just like a flower I'm growing wild No mummy's kisses And no daddy's smile Nobody wants me I'm nobody's child Nobody wants me I'm nobody's child
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Written by: Cy Coben, Mel Foree
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9 facts about this song
Artists' Background"Nobody's Child" was performed by Hank Snow, a popular Country music artist known for his singing and songwriting in the mid-1900s. Lonnie Donegan, a British musician known for his skiffle music, and Tony Sheridan, an English rock and roll singer-songwriter, also performed this song.
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Song OriginsThe song was initially written by Cy Coben and Mel Foree in the late 1940s. Before being recorded by Hank Snow, Lonnie Donegan, and Tony Sheridan, it was previously done by American country music singer Hank Williams.
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Lyrics ContentThe song "Nobody's Child" is a ballad depicting the sorrowful life of an orphan child who has no parents and is blind.
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AwardIn 1969, the song reached the number one spot on the Billboard magazine Hot Country Singles chart when it was performed by Hank Snow.
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Significant CoversApart from Hank Snow, Lonnie Donegan, and Tony Sheridan, "Nobody's Child" has also been covered by various artists throughout the years, from different music genres. Some famous names include The Beatles, Karen Young, and Wanda Jackson.
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Beatles ConnectionThe early version of the Beatles known as the Beat Brothers, featured Tony Sheridan, who also recorded the song. This makes “Nobody’s Child” quite significant in the Beatles’ early history.
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Charity Use“Nobody's Child” was also the title and lead track to a charity album released to raise funds for the Romanian Angel Appeal in 1990. The version of "Nobody's Child" by the Traveling Wilburys was used.
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Distinct StylesWhile the song maintains its melancholic narrative throughout all versions, each artist imprints their style on the piece. Hank Snow's version is more country, Tony Sheridan's is more rock-and-roll, and Lonnie Donegan's leans toward skiffle.
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Album ReleasesThe popular versions by Hank Snow and Tony Sheridan were released on their respective albums. Hank Snow's was included in the "Hits, Hits & More Hits" album, while Tony Sheridan's was in "The Beatles with Tony Sheridan & Guests".
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