Hungry Eyes
Merle Haggard
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A canvas-covered cabin in a crowded labour camp Stand out in this memory I revived 'Cause my daddy raised a family there, with two hard-working hands And tried to feed my mama's hungry eyes He dreamed of something better, and my mama's faith was strong And us kids were just to young to realize That another class of people put us somewhere just below One more reason for my mama's hungry eyes Mama never had the luxuries she wanted But it wasn't 'cause my daddy didn't try She only wanted things she really needed One more reason for my mama's hungry eyes I remember daddy praying for a better way of life But I don't recall a change of any size Just a little loss of courage, as their age began to show And more sadness in my mama's hungry eyes Mama never had the luxuries she wanted But it wasn't 'cause my daddy didn't try She only wanted things she really needed One more reason for my mama's hungry eyes Oh, I still recall my mama's hungry eyes
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Written by: Merle Haggard
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10 facts about this song
Songwriter"Hungry Eyes" was written by Merle Haggard himself. Haggard is well-known not only for his singing but also his songwriting skills.
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Album InclusionThe song is a track in Merle Haggard's 1969 studio album, "A Portrait of Merle Haggard."
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Chart Performance"Hungry Eyes" was a successful hit, peaking at number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
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Album SuccessThe album "A Portrait of Merle Haggard" was also successful, reaching number 3 on the Top Country Albums chart.
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Social CommentaryThe song provides social commentary on poverty and suffering, themes that Merle Haggard often explored in his music.
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Inspired by Own ExperiencesThe song is believed to be inspired by Haggard's own experiences growing up in a converted railway carriage in Oildale, California during the Great Depression.
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Musical StyleLike many of Merle Haggard's other songs, "Hungry Eyes" follows the Bakersfield sound, which is characterized by a raw, edgy, and twangy style of Country music.
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Legacy"Hungry Eyes" has been covered by several artists including Martina McBride and Emmylou Harris, demonstrating its lasting impact.
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Social ConsciousnessAlong with some other hit songs of his, "Hungry Eyes" helped establish Merle Haggard as a socially conscious country singer.
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Music VideoIn the official music video of "Hungry Eyes", Haggard narrates the tale of a deprived family during the winter which further depicts the theme of the song.
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