Ballad of Davy Crockett
Tennessee Ernie Ford
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Born on a mountain in Tennessee Greenest state in the land of the free Raised in the woods so's he knew ev'ry tree He kilt him a b'ar when he was only three Davy, Davy Crockett, king of the wild frontier! Fought single-handed through the Injun War Till the Creeks was whipped an' peace was in store An' while he was a-handlin' this risky chore Made hisself a legend for evermore Davy, Davy Crockett, the man who don't know fear! When he lost his love, his grief was gall In his heart he wanted to leave it all An' lose hisself in the forests tall But he answered instead his country's call Davy, Davy Crockett, the choice of the whole frontier He went off to Congress an' served a spell Fixin' up the Government an' laws as well Took over Washington so I've heared tell An' patched up a crack in the Liberty Bell Davy, Davy Crockett, seein' his duty clear! When he come home, his politickin' done Why, the big western march had just begun So he packed his gear an' his trusty gun An' lit out a-grinnin' to follow the sun Davy, Davy Crockett, leadin' the pioneer! His land is biggest, his land is best From grassy plains to the mountain crest He's ahead of us all and meetin' the test And a-followin' his legend right into the West Davy, Davy Crockett, the king of the wild frontier! Davy, Davy Crockett, king of the wild frontier!
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Written by: TOM BLACKBURN, GEORGE EDWARD BRUNS
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
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11 facts about this song
OriginThe "Ballad of Davy Crockett" is a song about the American folk hero, Davy Crockett.
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ReleaseIt was released in 1955 as a part of the soundtrack for the Disney movie, "Davy Crockett: King of the Wild Frontier."
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CompositionThe song was written by Tom Blackburn and George Bruns.
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PerformersWhile many versions of the song exist, the most famous renditions are by actors Fess Parker and Tennessee Ernie Ford.
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Contribution of Fess ParkerFess Parker not only sang the song, but he also played the role of Davy Crockett in the Disney film.
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Performance of Tennessee Ernie FordTennessee Ernie Ford's version of the song was a huge hit. His rendition reached number 4 on the US Pop chart in 1955.
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PopularityThe song and its lyrics became quite popular during the 1950s, contributing to a "Crockett Craze," where young boys in particular began wearing 'coonskin' caps, like the one Crockett is often depicted wearing.
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Cultural ImpactThe song's refrain, "Born on a mountaintop in Tennessee, The greatest state in the land of the free. Raised in the woods so's he knew ev'ry tree, Killed him a bear when he was only three", has become a part of American Folklore.
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Billboard SuccessThe song topped the Billboard magazine's Best Sellers in Stores chart in 1955. Three different versions of the song (by Bill Hayes, Fess Parker, and Tennessee Ernie Ford) hit the Billboard chart.
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Inclusion in DisneylandThe song was incorporated into Disneyland's Frontierland area, which debuted in 1955, the same year as the film's release. The song is still played to this day, linking the popular theme park to Davy Crockett's legend.
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LegacyDespite being over six decades old, the song is still recognized today as a catchy and memorable piece of Americana.
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