Tucker's Daughter

Ian Moss

About Tucker's Daughter

"Tucker's Daughter" is the debut single by Australian rock singer and guitarist, Ian Moss. It was released in November 1988 almost five years after his group, Cold Chisel, had disbanded for the first time. It is co-written by Moss and Don Walker (also from Cold Chisel). The song was the lead single from Moss' debut studio album, Matchbook (1989).


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Hang me for a sucker
On the plains out of Narrabri
Swingin' a hoe in a CAL-cotton row
Sweatin' on the dangers to me 
Bossman's Mr. Tucker
He's a man I don't care to defy
And his only child wicked and wild is seeking my company

She want to build me up tear me down
Slap my knee bones to the ground
Me and mine are gonna be around
When Tuckers' daughter's a memory

Hot sun is a killer
She'll be waitin' at the end of my line
Taking the shade with a cool lemonade sayin'
Boy I want to talka to you
Bossmans' only daughter 
She ain't his and she'll never be mine
Never be down on a dollar or two
Or told what she's gonna do

She want to build me up tear me down
Slap my knee bones to the ground
Me and mine are gonna be around 
When Tuckers' daughters a memory
Build me up tear me down
I won't kneel 'til the trumpet sounds
And Tuckers' daughter's a memory

People born with all they need
They don't understand
Everything you want don't come from holding out your hand
Tuckers' daughter thinks she sees
A slave at her command
I know you need some time yet baby
But when the time is right
Babe I just ain't your man

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Ian Moss

Ian Moss (20 March 1955) is an Australian rock musician, best known as the guitarist and occasional singer of Cold Chisel. In that group's initial ten year career, Moss recorded eight albums, three of which were No. 1 national hits. His solo career began with a No. 1 album and single and five ARIA Awards. Since then his career has been more low-key, interspersed with periodic tours and albums with a reformed Cold Chisel. more »

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Written by: IAN RICHARD MOSS, DONALD HUGH WALKER

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10 facts about this song

Role of the Song
"Tucker's Daughter" is one of the top-charted singles by Australian rock musician Ian Moss. This song played a significant role in establishing his solo career after his tenure as the lead guitarist in the band Cold Chisel.
Release Date and Album
Released in November 1988, "Tucker's Daughter" is the first single from Moss's first solo album, "Matchbook."
Song's Success
The song hit the number one spot on the ARIA Singles Chart in Australia in February 1989 and remained there for two weeks. It also won Single of the Year at the 1989 ARIA Music Awards.
Songwriters
"Tucker's Daughter" was co-written by Moss and Don Walker, a bandmate in Cold Chisel. Walker is a noted rock musician, keyboardist, and songwriter in Australia.
The Music Video
The song's music video features Moss in several rugged, outdoorsy settings, playing guitar and interacting with a sultry female character - the supposed "Tucker's Daughter."
Later Performances
Ian Moss would go on to perform "Tucker's Daughter" live at several music events and concerts, solidifying its status as one of his signature songs.
Tribute Performances
The song has been covered by several other musicians, including Australian singer-songwriter Josh Pyke during the 2017 APRA Music Awards, in a special tribute performance to Don Walker.
Song's Theme
The lyrics of "Tucker's Daughter" narrate a story of a man resisting the romantic advances of a farmer's daughter.
Continued Popularity
Over 30 years after its release, "Tucker's Daughter" remains one of Ian Moss's most popular songs, often played on Australian radio stations and music channels.
Legacy
"Tucker's Daughter" has since been included in several compilations and anthologies of Australian rock music, confirming its stature as a classic track in the country's rock history.

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