I'm a Long Gone Daddy
Hank Williams, Jr., Hank Williams
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All you want to do is sit around and pout And now I got enough and so I'm getting out I'm leaving now, I'm leaving now I'm a long gone daddy, I don't need you anyhow I been in the doghouse so doggone long That when I get a kiss I think that something's wrong I'm leaving now, I'm leaving now I'm a long gone daddy, I don't need you anyhow I'll go find a gal that wants to treat me right You go get yourself a man that wants to fight I'm leaving now, I'm leaving now I'm a long gone daddy, I don't need you anyhow You start your jaws a-wagging and it never stops You never shut your mouth until I blow my top I'm leaving now, I'm leaving now I'm a long gone daddy, I don't need you anyhow I remember back when you were nice and sweet Things have changed, you'd rather fight than eat I'm leaving now, I'm leaving now I'm a long gone daddy, I don't need you anyhow I'm a-gonna do some riding on the midnight train I'm taking everything except my ball and chain I'm leaving now, I'm leaving now I'm a long gone daddy, I don't need you anyhow
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Written by: HANK WILLIAMS
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10 facts about this song
Release YearThe song "I'm a Long Gone Daddy" was released by Hank Williams in 1948.
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AlbumThis song is part of Hank Williams' album titled "Hank Williams Sings".
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Genre"I'm a Long Gone Daddy" is considered a classic country song, showcasing the traditional country music style of the mid-20th century.
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SongwritingLike many of his songs, "I'm a Long Gone Daddy" was also written by Hank Williams himself.
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Chart PerformanceThe song did fairly well on the charts, becoming one of the top hits in Hank's career.
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Musical StyleThe song displays Williams' signature honky-tonk style, characterized by its fast-paced, rollicking sound combined with mournful lyrics.
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Influence"I'm a Long Gone Daddy" has been influential in the country music genre, with several artists covering the song in the years since its release.
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CoversSome notable artists who have covered "I'm a Long Gone Daddy" include The The, Tom Hiddleston (in the Hank Williams biopic "I Saw the Light"), and Hank Williams III (Hank's grandson).
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Personal Life ConnectionThe song’s lyrics paint a picture of a man leaving his family, which some interpret as reflecting Hank Williams' own turbulent personal life, including his struggles with alcoholism and his troubled relationship with his wife.
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Lasting ImpactDespite being more than 70 years old, "I'm a Long Gone Daddy" is still recognized as a classic in the country genre and continues to be performed and appreciated by fans of traditional country music.
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