To Daddy
Emmylou Harris
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Mama never seemed to miss the finer things of life If she did, she never did say so to daddy She never wanted to be more than a mother and a wife If she did, she never did say so to daddy The only thing that seemed to be important in her life Was to make our house a home and make us happy Mama never wanted any more than what she had If she did, she never did say so to daddy He often left her all alone, but she didn't mind the staying home If she did, she never did say so to daddy And she never missed the flowers and the cards he never sent her If she did, she never did say so to daddy Being took for granted was a thing that she accepted And she didn't need those things to make her happy And she didn't seem to notice that he didn't kiss and hold her If she did, she never did say so to daddy One morning we awoke Just to find a note That mama carefully wrote and left to daddy And as we began to read it Our ears could not believe it The words that she had written there to daddy She said the kids are older now They don't need me very much And I've gone in search for love I need so badly I have needed you so long but I just can't keep holding on She never meant to come back home If she did, she never did say so to daddy Goodbye to daddy
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Written by: DOLLY PARTON
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10 facts about this song
Songwriter Classification"To Daddy" was written by the legendary country singer and songwriter Dolly Parton. She is recognized for penning some of the most iconic country songs in history.
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Original Artist ClassificationThe interesting part is Dolly Parton, despite being the songwriter, was not the first person to release the song. Emmylou Harris actually recorded and released it prior to Parton on her album "Quarter Moon in a Ten Cent Town" in 1978.
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Subject Matter ClassificationThe song tells the story of a neglected mother from the perspective of one of her children. The story is expected to be based on Dolly Parton's own childhood, making it one of Parton's more autobiographical works.
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Dolly Parton's Release ClassificationDolly Parton herself recorded "To Daddy" and released it as a single in 1995, almost two decades after Emmylou Harris' version. Parton's version also appeared on her 1995 album "Something Special."
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Chart Performance ClassificationEmmylou Harris' version of "To Daddy" reached the top three on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1977.
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Music Style ClassificationTypical of both Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris, "To Daddy" exudes a classic country sound, complete with the melodic blend of acoustic guitar, fiddle, and emotive vocals.
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Song Interpretation ClassificationMany listeners interpret "To Daddy" as a tribute to mothers who stay in difficult marriages for the sake of their children.
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Critical Acclaim ClassificationThe song has been lauded for its sensitive portrayal of family dynamics and marriage, as well as its poignant narrative style.
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Cover Versions ClassificationAlthough Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris are the most well-known performers of "To Daddy," the song has been covered by other artists as well, indicating its enduring popularity in the country music genre.
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Legacy Classification"To Daddy" is regarded as a classic in the country music genre, a testament to Parton's songwriting abilities and Harris' compelling interpretation of the song.
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