Roll on Mississippi

Charley Pride

About Roll on Mississippi

"Roll On Mississippi" is a song written by Kye Fleming and Dennis Morgan, and recorded by American country music artist Charley Pride. It was released in February 1981 as the second single and title track from his album Roll On Mississippi. The song peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.


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Roll On Mississippi
Walking along, whistling a song
Half foot and fancy free,
A big riverboat, passing us by, she's headed for New Orleans

There she goes, disappearing around the bend.
Roll on Mississippi, you make me feel like a child again.
A cool river breeze, like peppermint leaves,
The taste of it takes me back,

Chewin' on a straw, torn overalls,
I can't hold an old straw and muddy river.
Just like a long lost friend.

Roll on Mississippi, you make me feel like a child again
Roll on Mississippi, big river roll.
You're the childhood dream that I grew up on.
Roll on Mississippi, carry me home.

Now I can see I've been away too long.
Roll on, Mississippi, roll on.
Now, when the world's spinning round, too fast for me,
And I need a place to dream.

So I come to your banks, I sit in your shade
Relive the memories
Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn
Roll on Mississippi, you make me feel like a child again
Roll on Mississippi, Big river roll

You're the childhood dream that I grew up on.
Roll on Mississippi, carry me home.
Now I can see I've been away too long.

Roll on, Mississippi, Roll on, Mississippi,
Roll on, Mississippi, Roll on
Roll on, Mississippi, Roll on 
Roll on, Mississippi, Roll on

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Charley Pride

Charley Frank Pride (born March 18, 1938) is an American country music singer, musician/guitarist, recording artist, performer, and business owner. His greatest musical success came in the early-to-mid 1970s when he became the best-selling performer for RCA Records since Elvis Presley. In total, he has garnered 39 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. more »

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Written by: DENNIS W. MORGAN, RHONDA KYE FLEMING

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Roll on Mississippi" is a song written by Kye Fleming and Dennis Morgan. It wasn't written by Charley Pride himself, as many of his other songs were.
Release Year
The song was released in 1981, and it appeared on Pride's album also named "Roll on Mississippi".
Country Music Icon
Charley Pride, famous for this song among many others, was one of the few African-American country singers to have had considerable success in the largely white country music industry and was only the second African-American to perform at the Grand Ole Opry.
Chart Success
"Roll on Mississippi" was a hit on both the Billboard Hot Country Singles and Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart where it peaked at number 7 and 8 respectively.
Genre Classification
The song is a classic Country music piece, reflecting Charley Pride's deep Southern roots.
Song Theme
Lyrically, the song nostalgically describes the singer's feelings for his home. It specifically references the Mississippi River, indicating the song is about the Southern United States.
Live Performances
Charley Pride performed "Roll on Mississippi" during his live concerts and it became a classic part of his setlist.
Re-recordings
The song has seen various covers and re-recordings by other artists, proving its popularity in the country music scene.
Characteristic Style
"Roll on Mississippi" was consistent with Charley Pride's style at the time; his clear, vibrant baritone voice evoked a feeling of longing for home, a common theme in his music.
Critical Acclaim
This song is often hailed as one of Charley's biggest hits and it served to further cement his status as a country music legend.
Song Length
The original version of "Roll on Mississippi" by Charley Pride has a duration of three minutes and thirty-eight seconds.
Personal Significance
The song held a deep personal significance for Charley Pride as it reminded him of his home in Sledge, Mississippi.

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