The Cry of the Wild Goose
Frankie Laine
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My heart knows what the wild goose knows And I must go where the wild goose goes Wild goose, brother goose, which is best? A wandering fool or a heart at rest? Tonight I heard the wild goose cry Hanging north in the lonely sky Tried to sleep, it wasn't no use Cause I am a brother to the old wild goose [Chorus:] (Oh, my heart knows what the wild goose knows) (And I must go where the wild goose goes) Wild goose, brother goose, which is best? A wandering fool or a heart at rest? Woman was kind and true to me She thinks she loves me, more fool she! She's got a love that ain't no use To love a brother of the old wild goose The cabin is warm and the snow is deep And I got a woman who lies asleep She'll wake up tomorrow's dawn And find, poor critter, that her man is gone (Oh, my heart knows what the wild goose knows) (And I must go where the wild goose goes) (Wild goose, brother goose, which is best?) (A wandering fool or a heart at rest?) Let me fly, let me fly, let me fly away Spring is coming and the ice will break And I can't linger for a woman's sake She'll see a shadow pass overhead And she'll find a feather 'side her bed
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Written by: TERRY GILKYSON
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Song Origin"The Cry of the Wild Goose" was written by Terry Gilkyson, who was well-known for his contributions to the popular folk group, The Easy Riders.
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Laine's SuccessThe song was rerecorded and released by Frankie Laine in February 1950, and it became his third consecutive number one hit on the Billboard charts.
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Tennessee Ernie Ford's VersionLater, the song was covered by Tennessee Ernie Ford. Released in 1951, his version also gained significant popularity.
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Laine's Signature Song"The Cry of the Wild Goose" is considered one of Frankie Laine's hallmark songs, enhancing his popularity as a significant singer of the 1950s.
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Chart SuccessThe song held the Number 1 position for two weeks on the U.S. Billboard chart and was also charted in the UK where it peaked at Number 10.
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Folklore InfluenceThe song encapsulates a strong folk theme, with an allegory of a man compared to a wild goose that just needs to roam.
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Blend of GenresThe song seamlessly incorporated elements of folk, country, and popular music, which was a testament to both the songwriting and the timeless performances of both Laine and Ford.
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Laine's PerformanceLaine's version is most remembered for his extraordinary belting of the tune, demonstrating his significant vocal power.
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Song ThemeThe song presents a profound theme of wanderlust and the tension between domestic life and the untamed call of the wilderness and freedom.
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Popularity Across MediaApart from its chart success, the song was also included in various movies and television soundtracks, enhancing its reach and significance in popular culture.
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Influence on Music Scene"The Cry of the Wild Goose" significantly spread the trend of fusing folk and pop music in the contemporary music scene of the early 1950s.
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