Tucker's Daughter
Ian Moss
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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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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.
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Release Date and AlbumReleased in November 1988, "Tucker's Daughter" is the first single from Moss's first solo album, "Matchbook."
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Song's SuccessThe 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.
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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.
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The Music VideoThe 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."
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Later PerformancesIan 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.
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Tribute PerformancesThe 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.
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Song's ThemeThe lyrics of "Tucker's Daughter" narrate a story of a man resisting the romantic advances of a farmer's daughter.
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Continued PopularityOver 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.
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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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