Son of a Hickory Hollers Tramp Kenny Rogers Cover -- Dallas Frazier's

Johnny Darrell (born July 23, 1940 - died October 7, 1997) was an American country music artist. Darrell was born in Hopewell, Alabama but grew up in Marietta, Georgia. After a stint in the army, he moved to Nashville and began managing a Holiday Inn near Music Row when he was discovered by Kelso Herstin, a producer working for United Artists, on the recommendation of Bobby Bare. In his recording career, Darrell established a trend of introducing "lyrically adventurous" songs that would later become major hits for other artists.

His first single, a version of Curly Putman's "Green Green Grass of Home" was issued in 1965, to be followed by "As Long as the Wind Blows" in 1966. He was the first to record the Mel Tillis song "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town", which became a top ten hit for him in 1967 and later a hit for Kenny Rogers. This was followed by his performance of Dallas Frazier's "the Son of Hickory Holler's Tramp" in 1968, and the crossover hit "With Pen in Hand", which would later became a hit for Vicki Carr. In the 1970s, Darrell was associated with the Outlaw country movement. Darrell suffered from diabetes, a disease which would impair his health and ability to perform. Darrell died from the disease at age 57 in Kennesaw, Georgia, and was survived by his wife Jody

Oh the path was deep and wide from footsteps leading to our cabin
And above the door there burned a scarlet lamp
And late at night a hand would knock and there would stand a stranger
I'm the son of Hickory Holler's tramp

Oh the corn was dry the weeds were high when papa took the drinking
He and Lucy Walker they took up and ran away
Mama cried a tear and then she promised fourteen children
I swear you'll never see a hungry day
When mama sacrificed her pride the neighbors started talkin'
But I was much too young to understand the things they said
The thing that mattered most of all was mama's chicken dumplings
And the goodnight kiss before we went to bed

When papa left then destitution came upon our family
Not one neighbor volunteered to lend a helping hand
So let them gossip all they want she loved us and she raised us
The proof is standing here the full grown man

Last summer mama passed away and left the ones who loved her
Each and every one is more than grateful for their birth
Each Sunday she receives the fresh bouquet of fourteen roses
And the card that reads the greatest mom on earth
Oh the path was deep and wide...
Yes I'm the son of Hickory Holler's tramp

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[papypop1]

Hi!Another one I've just discovered.I knew that old song but this the best cover I've ever heard.All what you sing takes a kind of magic.I don't know if I'm clear,because my english is not always good.Thank you,ecxellent.Jean Paul

[4846steven]

@papypop1 thank you very much my friend

[somncountry]

very good !!!!!!

[4846steven]

thank you

[austinsplace1]

I love this one, my friend! Endless Stars!

[4846steven]

thank you my friend your support is appreciated very much

[alexandraxxxxxx]

I really miss your live vids steven ....this is such a great cover....your a joy to watch and listen to ..;0)

[mrtoeknee641]

Very nice work I want to say thank you for the vid, very inspiering work . Y.T.MrToeknee641

[Keyman2279]

Sir, I had to log in after watching your version of this song so I could say thank you and great job.

[msbonedigger]

superb! thank you

[avalvira]

Bravo! Good job, Steven!

~Ai

[FiremanOly]

a Scottish Cowboy? I'm here to tell you it sounds absolutely great! Nobody on youtube can hold an audience like you Steven. I could sit and listen to play for hours my friend. Another gem I tell you! You have a real knack for picking out great songs and "making it your own". I know that clich'e is overused on Youtube but I don't know how else to put it. Excellent!

[rbheiss]

Sir, that was an excellent version of the song! In fact, one of the best versions I've heard in my life. The first time I heard it was on a Bobby Bare album... Was it "Margie's at the Lincoln Park inn"? Probably. And you speak of Johnny Darrell. Loved his stuff and maybe my favorite album of his was "With Pen in Hand". Damn, we need to talk brother! Or sing or write or whatever! Wish you were my neighbor. Once again, fantastic... really moved me.

Rolland B. Heiss

[cbrb40]

Wow really beautiful,the song, playing and singing! Just a moving rhythmic beautiful country flavored song and you performed it to perfection Steven,can't improve on that! :)) I love how you give great info on each song too,the background of the artist and song. That's aweome! You're aweome my friend! All the best for you always! :))