Delta Dawn

Tanya Tucker

About Delta Dawn

"Delta Dawn" is a song written by former child rockabilly star Larry Collins and songwriter Alex Harvey, best known as a 1972 top ten country hit for Tanya Tucker and a number one hit for Helen Reddy in 1973.


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1999
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Delta Dawn, what's that flower you have on?
Could it be a faded rose from days gone by?
And did I hear you say he was a-meeting you here today
To take you to his mansion in the sky?

She's forty-one and her daddy still calls her "baby"
All the folks around Brownsville say she's crazy
'Cause she walks dowtown with a suitcase in her hand
Looking for a mysterious dark-haired man

In her younger days they called her Delta Dawn
Prettiest woman you ever laid eyes on
Then a man of low degree stood by her side
And promised her he'd take her for his bride

Delta Dawn, what's that flower you have on?
Could it be a faded rose from days gone by?
And did I hear you say he was a-meeting you here today
To take you to his mansion in the sky?

Delta Dawn, what's that flower you have on?
Could it be a faded rose from days gone by?
And did I hear you say he was a-meeting you here today
To take you to his mansion in the sky?

Delta Dawn, what's that flower you have on?
Could it be a faded rose from days gone by?
And did I hear you say he was a-meeting you here today
To take you to his mansion in the sky?

Delta Dawn, what's that flower you have on?
Could it be a faded rose from days gone by?
And did I hear you say he was a-meeting you here today
To take you to his mansion in the sky?

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Tanya Tucker

Tanya Denise Tucker (born October 10, 1958, in Seminole, Texas) is a female American country music artist who had her first hit, "Delta Dawn", in 1972 at the age of 13. Over the succeeding decades, Tucker became one of the few child performers to mature into adulthood without losing her audience, and during the course of her career, she notched a streak of Top 10 and Top 40 hits. She has had several successful albums, several Country Music Association award nominations, and hit songs such as 1973's "What's Your Mama's Name?" and "Blood Red and Goin' Down," 1975's "Lizzie and the Rainman," and 1988's "Strong Enough to Bend". more »

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Written by: Alex Harvey, Larry Collins

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Delta Dawn" is a famous country-pop song written by Larry Collins and Alex Harvey in the early 1970s.
Initial Release
It was initially recorded by "Alex Harvey" in 1971 but didn't gain much popularity.
Tanya Tucker's Version
At the age of 13, "Tanya Tucker" recorded the song making it her breakout hit in 1972. - Tucker's version reached No. 6 on the Billboard country charts in 1972 and also crossed over to the pop charts.
Mystery and Inspiration
The song tells the story of a woman, Delta Dawn, who walks "downtown with a suitcase in her hand." The identity of this woman and her story is highly mysterious, adding to the intrigue of the song. - The song is believed to be inspired by a southern belle from Alex Harvey's own life.
Helen Reddy's Version
"Helen Reddy's" version of "Delta Dawn" became No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1973. - Her version also reached No. 2 on the Easy Listening charts and stayed there for two weeks.
Other Covers
Apart from Alex Harvey, Tanya Tucker and Helen Reddy, the song has been covered by numerous artists such as Bette Midler, Waylon Jennings and even the country band The Statler Brothers.
Recognition in Media
"Delta Dawn" is recognized in films such as "Mona Lisa Smile" and "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy." - The song is also renowned in television series, notably in crime drama series "Breaking Bad."
Song Continuity
The song has themes and motifs in all versions, such as a mysterious woman named Delta Dawn, who is thought to be going to meet a lost lover. - The chorus always asks the same question, "What's that flower you have on?"
Song Legacy
"Delta Dawn" continues to be a significant song in the lineage of country and popular music. - The song has proved itself timeless, as new generations of artists continue to cover and breathe new life into "Delta Dawn."
Song Awards
Although the song did not win any mainstream music awards, it certainly made lasting impacts on the careers of Tanya Tucker and Helen Reddy.

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