That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine

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About That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine

"That Silver-Haired Daddy Of Mine" was the first hit song of American cowboy entertainer Gene Autry, a duet with fellow railroad man, Jimmy Long, which Autry and Long co-wrote. Written and recorded in 1931, the single achieved greatest popularity in 1935 on Vocalion 02991, selling 5 million copies. It was featured in the 1935 Western films Tumbling Tumbleweeds and The Phantom Empire. The lyrics are addressed to the elderly father of the narrator; they wish to repay him for the trouble they have caused him. The song was covered by The Everly Brothers on their 1958 album Songs Our Daddy Taught Us and by Simon & Garfunkel on their albums Old Friends and Live 1969. 


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In a vine covered
Shack in the mountains
Bravely fighting
The battle of time
There's a dear one
Who's wept
Through life's sorrows
It's that silver
Haired daddy of mine

If I could recall
All the heartaches
Dear ole daddy
I've caused you to bear
If I could erase
Those lines from your face
And bring back
The gold to your hair
If God would but
Grant me the power
Just to turn back
The pages of time
I would give all
I own just to put a tone
To that silver
Haired daddy of mine

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Simon & Garfunkel

Simon & Garfunkel were an American music duo consisting of singer-songwriters Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. They formed the group Tom & Jerry in 1957 and had their first success with the minor hit "Hey, Schoolgirl". As Simon & Garfunkel, the duo rose to fame in 1965, largely on the strength of the hit single "The Sound of Silence". Their music was featured in the landmark film The Graduate (1967), propelling them further into the public consciousness. more »

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Written by: GENE AUTRY, JIMMY LONG

Lyrics © Bluewater Music Corp., Peermusic Publishing

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3 facts about this song

Gene Autry
1. "That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine" was Gene Autry's first hit song and it was released in 1931. 2. The song was co-written by Autry and fellow country musician Jimmy Long. 3. This tune was notably featured in Autry's debut film, “In Old Santa Fe”, in 1934. 4. It played a pivotal role in launching Gene Autry's legendary career as a singing cowboy. 5. Autry's recording of the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998.
Simon & Garfunkel
6. Simon & Garfunkel’s recorded version of "That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine" is featured on their album "Live from New York City, 1967". 7. The duo performed this song not as a feature track but as a harmonious interlude during their concerts. 8. In contrast to other renditions, Simon & Garfunkel’s version of the song heavily emphasizes their signature harmonious vocals and folk styling. 9. Interestingly, while the duo’s catalog is vast, "That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine" is one of the few country cover tunes they performed.
The Everly Brothers
10. The Everly Brothers' rendition of "That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine" features on their 1958 album "Songs Our Daddy Taught Us". 11. The album predominantly consisted of traditional folk and country songs, handed down through their family. 12. The Everly Brothers' version invariably reflects their incredible harmony vocals that are held as a gold standard in the country and rock-n-roll genres. 13. Like their contemporary, Simon & Garfunkel, the Everly Brothers' interpretation of the song emphasizes the emotional sentimentality of the lyrics. 14. "That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine" was one of many songs covered by the Everly Brothers that significantly influenced the development of country rock and folk rock.

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