My Son Calls Another Man Daddy
Hank Williams
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Tonight my head is bowed in sorrow I can't keep the tears from my eyes My son calls another man daddy The right to his love I've been denied My son calls another man daddy He'll ne'er know my name nor my face God only knows how it hurts me For another to be in my place Each night I laid there in prison I pictured a future so bright For he was the one ray of sunshine That shone through the darkest of nights Today his mother shares a new love She just couldn't stand my disgrace My son calls another man daddy And longs for the love he can't replace My son calls another man daddy He'll ne'er know my name nor my face God only knows how it hurts me For another to be in my place
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Written by: JEWELL HOUSE, HANK WILLIAMS SR.
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12 facts about this song
Songwriter"My Son Calls Another Man Daddy" was written by Jewel House and Hank Williams.
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Original ReleaseThis song was originally released by Hank Williams in August 1950.
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Posthumous ReleaseThe song was also released posthumously in 1953, after Williams' untimely death on January 1, 1953.
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Genre"My Son Calls Another Man Daddy" is classified under the genre of country and honky-tonk music.
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Song TopicThe song contains tragic themes, narrated from the perspective of a man who is in prison and longing for his son, who is growing up with another man as a father figure.
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First PerformanceHank Williams was known for premiering most of his songs on radio shows before releasing them, it is possible that "My Son Calls Another Man Daddy" also followed this tradition.
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Cover VersionsSeveral other artists have recorded versions of "My Son Calls Another Man Daddy," including country singer George Jones.
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Not a Chart TopperDespite its emotive narrative and Williams' popularity, the song did not make it onto the Billboard’s country & western charts.
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Song Duration"My Son Calls Another Man Daddy" runs for a total duration of 2 minutes and 33 seconds.
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Included in Compilation AlbumsThe song is featured in various Hank Williams' compilation albums including "40 Greatest Hits" and "The Complete Hank Williams."
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Insight into Williams' LifeThe song, like many of Williams' works, is considered by some to offer a glimpse into the sad and difficult aspects of his personal life.
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Record Label"My Son Calls Another Man Daddy" was released under the MGM Records label.
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