Only Daddy That'll Walk the Line
Waylon Jennings
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Everybody knows you've been steppin' on my toes And I'm gettin' pretty tired of it You keep a steppin' out of line and messin' with my mind If you had any sense you'd quit 'Cause ever since you were a little bitty teeny girl You said I was the only man in this whole world Now, you better do some thinkin', then you'll find You got the only daddy that'll walk the line I keep a workin' every day, all you want to do is play I'm tired of stayin' out all night I'm comin' unglued from your funny little moods Now honey baby, that ain't right 'Cause ever since you were a little bitty teeny girl You said I was the only man in this whole world Now, you better do some thinkin', then you'll find You got the only daddy that'll walk the line You keep a packin' up my clothes, nearly everybody knows That you're still just a puttin' me on When I start a walkin', gonna hear you start a squawkin' And beggin' me to come back home 'Cause ever since you were a little bitty teeny girl You said I was the only man in this whole world Now, you better do some thinkin', then you'll find You got the only daddy that'll walk the line You got the only daddy that'll walk the line
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Written by: Ivy J. Bryant
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11 facts about this song
Song Release"Only Daddy That'll Walk the Line" was released by Waylon Jennings in 1968 as part of his album called "Only the Greatest".
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 2 on the Billboard's Hot Country Singles Chart. Despite not hitting the number 1 spot, it's one of Jennings' most enduring hits.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Ivy J. Bryant Jr., a renowned American songwriter who has many country hits to his name.
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GenreAs with most of Jennings's work, "Only Daddy That'll Walk the Line" falls into the country music genre, but with a distinctive "Outlaw" style that set it apart from more traditional country songs.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Only Daddy That'll Walk the Line," including Hank Williams Jr., Kentucky Headhunters, and Confederate Railroad. The variety of covers demonstrates the wide appeal of the song.
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Awards & RecognitionEven though it didn't top the music charts, the song has been recognized as one of the greatest country songs of all time. It is often included in ‘best of’ lists for both Waylon Jennings and country music in general.
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Significance"Only Daddy That'll Walk the Line" is considered a milestone in Jennings' career as it established him as a champion of the growing Outlaw movement in country music, which was a backlash against the Nashville sound dominant at the time.
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ContentLyrically, the song describes a hardworking man who is continually put upon by his ungrateful wife. Its themes of common hardship and male frustration resonated with many working-class listeners.
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Music VideoUnlike many songs from the same era, "Only Daddy That'll Walk the Line" does not have a companion music video. However, performances of the song by Waylon Jennings can be found online.
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LegacyToday, the song remains a staple of classic country playlists and is often played on radio stations dedicated to vintage hits. It is also a beloved song at country music festivals and karaoke venues.
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Impressive Instrument ArrangementThe song is known for its memorable electric guitar parts, which are considered indicative of Jennings's distinctive sound.
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