Fiddlin' Man
Michael Martin Murphey
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When the fiddlin' man came to our town Sister dressed up in her prettiest gown Momma told sister don't be hanging around That no good fiddlin' nan 'Cause a fiddlin' man he ain't on the level He'll fiddle like an angel act like a devil Sister wouldn't listen she was a rebel She liked that fiddlin' man She went to the dance stayed all night long Momma waited up 'til the break of dawn Momma found a letter and said she's gone Off with that fiddlin' man Sister ran off with a fiddlin' man Momma threw a fit bangin' pots and pans Said she'd better never ever get her hands On that no good fiddlin' man So I bought me a fiddle and I got me a bow Practiced in the woods where Momma wouldn't know Knew she'd never ever let me go Off to be a fiddlin' man And the leaves and the wind would dance and twirl As I played for the rabbits and played for the squirrels Couldn't wait 'til I played for the girls Had to be a fiddlin' man And late one night when the moon was low I packed my fiddle and I packed my bow Momma found a note and said "Oh, no" He's gone to be a fiddlin' man And I ran off to be a fiddlin' man Momma threw a fit bangin' pots and pans Said she'd better never ever get her hands On that no good fiddlin' man Well then one night when I started to play I saw a pretty gal looking my way She was dancing with her brother And I heard her day I like that fiddlin' man Now her little brother was about knee high Looked at the fiddle with a gleam in his eye Said to me sir, I'd sure like to try To learn to be a fiddling man I said son, there's a whole lot a boys gotta know Like chicken in the brier patch squawking at the crow He said I don't care I just got to go Off to be a fiddlin' man So I had an old fiddle that I never did play Sister winked when I gave it away Ain't no doubt what momma's gonna say That no good fiddlin' man And brother ran off with a fiddlin' man Momma threw a fit bangin' pots and pans Said she'd better never ever get her hands On that no good fiddlin' man And his sister ran off with a fiddlin' man Momma threw a fit bangin' pots and pans Said she'd better never ever get her hands On that no good fiddlin' man
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Written by: MURPHEY, NORMAN, RAINS
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Fiddlin’ Man" is a song by Michael Martin Murphey, a cowboy singer-songwriter from the United States.
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Album InfoThis song is from his album "River of Time," which was released in 1988.
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Genre ClassificationNoted for its classic country outfits, "Fiddlin’ Man" falls into the country and western genre.
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Lyrics InspirationThe lyrics of "Fiddlin’ Man" reflect the love and passion for cowboy lifestyle, which is a recurring motif in Murphey’s works.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough not being a chart-topper, this song was still widely enjoyed by country music fans, reflecting Murphey's consistent appeal in the country music scene.
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Musicianship"Fiddlin’ Man" showcases fine musicianship with its strong storytelling narrative combined with the poignant use of fiddle, highlighting Michael Martin Murphey’s strong country roots.
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Concert Favourite"Fiddlin’ Man" has been performed by Michael in several concerts and events, enthusing a wave of nostalgia amongst listeners familiar with traditional country music.
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Unique AchievementsMichael Martin Murphey, with his strong discography including songs like "Fiddlin' Man", has been included in the Western Music Association Hall of Fame.
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Influence"Fiddlin' Man", like many of Murphey's songs, highlights the theme of Western life and rural considerations, contributing significantly to preserving and promoting cowboy and Western culture in contemporary music.
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Personal SignificanceIn various interviews, Murphey has often cited "Fiddlin' Man" as one of the songs closest to his heart due to its deep tethering to his cowboy roots and lifestyle.
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