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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12 facts about this song
Release Information"Cry of the Wild Goose" is a popular song that was released by singer Frankie Laine in 1950.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was incredibly successful and reached the number one spot on Billboard magazine's top folk records chart.
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ComposerIt was written by American songwriter Terry Gilkyson, who was also a folk singer.
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Film ConnectionThe song was included in the soundtrack of the 1950 film "Our Very Own."
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Other VersionsBesides Frankie Laine, the song was also performed by another famous country singer, Tennessee Ernie Ford, known for his baritone voice.
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Album Appearance"Cry of the Wild Goose" is included in Frankie Laine's album "Frankie Laine's Greatest Hits" released in 1958.
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Song ThemeThe song tells the story of a man who cannot settle down and feels the pull of the wilderness and freedom, much like the wild goose of the title.
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Billboard RecordFrankie Laine's recording of "Cry of the Wild Goose" spent two weeks at number one on the Billboard charts in March 1950.
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Unique StyleThe song is notable for its dramatic vocal performance and orchestration, which makes it stand out from the popular music trends of the time.
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Historic Significance"Cry of the Wild Goose" is considered one of Frankie Laine's signature songs, and it helped to establish his lasting popularity as a singer.
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Last Chart-TopperThis song was Frankie Laine's last chart-topper until the 1960s, demonstrating the impact it had on his career.
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Genre"Cry of the Wild Goose" could be classified as a Folk and Country music genre song.
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