Wolverton Mountain
Claude King
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They say don't go on Wolverton Mountain If you're looking for a wife 'Cause Clifton Clowers has a pretty young daughter He's mighty handy with a gun and a knife Her tender lips are sweeter than honey And Wolverton Mountain protects her there The bears and the birds tell Clifton Clowers If a stranger should enter there All of my dreams are on Wolverton Mountain I want his daughter for my wife I'll take my chances and climb that mountain Though Clilfton Clowers, he might take my life Her tender lips are sweeter than honey And Wolverton Mountain protects her there The bears and the birds tell Clifton Clowers If a stranger should wander there I'm going up on Wolverton Mountain It's too lonesome down here below It's just not right to hide his daughter From the one who loves her so Her tender lips are sweeter than honey And Wolverton Mountain protects her there The bears and the birds tell Clifton Clowers If a stranger should wander there But I don't care about Clifton Clowers I'm gonna climb up on his mountain I'm gonna take the girl I love I don't care about Clifton Clowers I'm gonna climb up on his mountain And I'll get the one I love
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Written by: C. KING, M. KILGORE
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11 facts about this song
Song Origin"Wolverton Mountain" was written by Merle Kilgore and Claude King and released in 1962.
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PopularityThe song was a hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, where it spent nine weeks.
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Lyrics BackgroundIt was based on a real person named Clifton Clowers, who lived on Wolverton Mountain in Arkansas, creating an atmosphere of a protective dad keeping all men away from his beautiful daughter.
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Songwriters’ ConnectionThe co-writer of the song, Merle Kilgore, was actually a relative of the Clowers, which added authenticity to the tale woven in the song.
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AchievementsDue to its popularity, it also reached number six on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, crossing over to pop audiences.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists over the years, including Nat King Cole and Bing Crosby.
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Historical ImportanceThe song played a significant role in establishing Claude King's musical career and is considered his signature song.
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Reaction of Original InspirationClifton Clowers, the man whose real-life was the inspiration behind the song, reportedly enjoyed the fame that came along with the song's success.
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Song ImpactDespite being an old country song, "Wolverton Mountain" continues to resonate with fans and is frequently played on classic country radio stations.
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Change in Modern VersionsSome modern covers slightly change the lyrics, normally to more modern versions of women’s names instead of the original "daughter."
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International SuccessThe song also charted in Canada, reaching the top spot on the RPM Country Tracks chart.
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