The Wayward Wind
Gogi Grant
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The wayward wind is a restless wind A restless wind that yearns to wander And he was born the next of kin The next of kin to the wayward wind In a lonely shack by a railroad track He spent his younger days And I guess the sound of the outward-bound Made him a slave to his wand'rin ways And the wayward wind is a restless wind A restless wind that yearns to wander And he was born the next of kin The next of kin to the wayward wind Oh I met him there in a border town He vowed we'd never part Though he tried his best to settle down I'm now alone with a broken heart And the wayward wind is a restless wind A restless wind that yearns to wander And he was born the next of kin The next of kin to the wayward wind The next of kin to the wayward wind
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Written by: HERBERT NEWMAN, STANLEY R. LEBOWSKY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"The Wayward Wind" is a popular song released in 1956, with a music score written by Stanley Lebowsky and lyrics by Herb Newman.
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Gogi GrantThe song's first version was sung by Gogi Grant and became a number-one billboard hit in June 1956. This remained her most recognized track.
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Tex RitterIn the same year, country music singer Tex Ritter also released a cover of "The Wayward Wind." His version reached No. 5 on Billboard’s chart for “Most Played C&W by Jockeys.”
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Frank IfieldMore than a decade later, "The Wayward Wind" gained popularity again, this time in the United Kingdom. This was due to Frank Ifield's rendition of the song in 1963. His version received positive reviews in the UK and reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Numerous Cover VersionsAside from the four mentioned artists, "The Wayward Wind" has been covered by countless musicians over time, from various genres, including Neil Young, Patsy Cline, and even The Everly Brothers.
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Patsy ClinePatsy Cline, the iconic country music singer, recorded the song in the early 1960s as well. However, her version remained unreleased until more than a decade after her tragic death.
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Song ThemeThe song itself tells the tale of a restless wanderer, a theme that contributed to its popularity in the mid-1950s when the idea of the open road and journeying was a popular motif in American culture.
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Award Nomination"The Wayward Wind" was nominated for a Grammy Hall of Fame Award despite not winning.
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High Song RankingAccording to the Nielson’s Billboard, "The Wayward Wind" was ranked as the fifth most popular song of 1956.
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In Pop CultureThe song's reaching sound and memorable lyrics have led it to be featured in various television shows and movies, demonstrating its enduring relevance in pop culture decades after its initial release.
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