Mississippi Cotton Picking Delta Town

Charley Pride

About Mississippi Cotton Picking Delta Town

"Mississippi Cotton Picking Delta Town" is a song written by Harold Dorman and George Gann, and recorded by American country music artist Charley Pride. It was released in August 1974 as the first single from his album Pride of America. The song peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. It also reached number 1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.


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[Chorus]
In a Mississippi cotton pickin' delta town
One dusty street to walk up and down
Nothing much to do but hang around
In a Mississippi cotton pickin' delta town

Down in the delta where I was born
All we raised was cotton, potatoes and corn
I've picked cotton 'til my fingers hurt
Draggin' a sack through the delta dirt
I've worked hard the whole weeklong
Pickin' my fingers to the blood and bone
Ain't a lot of money in cotton bale
At least when you try to sell

[Chorus]

On Saturday night, we'd get dressed up
Catch us a ride on a pickup truck
On a gravel road that nearly strangled us
That cotton pickin' delta dust
We'd sit across the street on the depot porch
Lookin' at the folks lookin' back at us
Munchin' on a dust covered ice cream cone
Wondering how we'd get back home

[Chorus]

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Charley Pride

Charley Frank Pride (born March 18, 1938) is an American country music singer, musician/guitarist, recording artist, performer, and business owner. His greatest musical success came in the early-to-mid 1970s when he became the best-selling performer for RCA Records since Elvis Presley. In total, he has garnered 39 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. more »

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Written by: GEORGE W. GANN, HAROLD KENNETH DORMAN

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Genre
"Mississippi Cotton Picking Delta Town" is a country music song, illustrating Charley Pride's strong association and acclaimed career in the genre.
Artist
The song was performed by Charley Pride, a legendary country music artist and one of the few black country musicians to have had considerable success in the largely white industry.
Album
The song is from the album "The Happiness of Having You", which was released in 1975.
Chart performance
"Mississippi Cotton Picking Delta Town" reached number 3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
Songwriter
The song was written by Harold Dorman and Wiley Gann. Harold Dorman was also a singer and is best known for his hit "Mountain of Love".
Record Label
The song was released under "RCA Victor" record label, a major American recording label traditionally popular for Jazz, pop, and blues.
Music Video
Unlike many songs from its era, "Mississippi Cotton Picking Delta Town" doesn't have an official music video. However, there is a live performance by Charley Pride available on YouTube and other platforms.
Theme
The song is about a specific geographic area, the Mississippi Delta, and its associated agricultural practice of cotton picking. It explores the life, hardships, and nostalgia associated with these regions and customs.
Musicians
Beside Charley Pride's distinct voice, the song features a variety of traditional country instruments such as acoustic guitar, bass guitar, drums, and fiddle.
Legacy
"Mississippi Cotton Picking Delta Town" remains a classic example of Charley Pride's contribution to country music even long after its release, it continues to be enjoyed by fans of classic country music worldwide.

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