Nobody's Child
Hank Snow
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As I was slowly passing by an orphan's home one day, I thought I'd stop a little while just 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 this was his reply. Chorus: I'm nobody's child, nobody's child. I'm like a flower, just growing wild. No mommy's kisses and no daddy's smiles, Nobody wants me, I'm nobody's child. People come for children to take them for their own, But they seem to pass me by and why I never know. I know they want to take me, but when they see I'm Blind, They always pick some other child and I am left behind. Repeat Chorus No mommy's arms to hold me and soothe me when I cry, Sometimes I feel so lonely, I wish that I could die. I'll walk the street of heaven where all the blind can see, Then I'll be like other kids, There'll be a place for me. Repeat Chorus
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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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