Son of Hickory Holler's Tramp by Long John Baldry
Son of Hickory Holler's Tramp by Long John Baldry

Son of Hickory Holler’s Tramp

Long John Baldry * Track #36 On Let The Heartaches Begin - The Pye Anthology

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Son of Hickory Holler's Tramp by Long John Baldry

Release Date
Fri Nov 22 1968
Performed by
Long John Baldry
Produced by
Long John Baldry
Writed by
Dallas Frazier
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Original Recorded by O. C. Smith, Son of Hickory Holler’s tramp tells the story of an older mother with an abusive alcoholic husband raising 14 children and having to turn to prostitution to stand a chance at supporting her large family.

Son of Hickory Holler’s Tramp Lyrics

Oh, the path was deep and wide
With footsteps leading into our cabin
Above the door there burned a scarlet lamp
And late at night, a hand would knock
And there would stand a stranger
Yes, I'm the son of Hickory Holler's Tramp

Yeah, the weeds were high, the corn was dry
When daddy took to drinking
Him and Sally Walker, they up and ran away
Then Momma shed a silent tear
And promised fourteen children
"I swear you'll never see a hungry day"
When Momma sacrificed her pride
The neighbors started talking
But we were much too young
To understand the things they said
All we really cared about
Was Momma's chicken dumplings
And a goodnight kiss
Before we went to bed

Oh, you know, the path was deep and wide
With footsteps leading into our cabin
Above the door there burned a scarlet lamp
And late at night, a hand would knock
And there would stand a stranger
Yes, I'm the son of Hickory Holler's Tramp

When Daddy left and destitution
Came upon our family
Not one neighbor volunteered
To lend a helping hand
So just let 'em gossip all they want
She loved us, and she raised us
The proof is standing here
A full grown man

Oh, you know, the path was deep and wide
With footsteps leading into our cabin
Above the door there burned a scarlet lamp
And late at night, a hand would knock
And there would stand a stranger
Yes, I'm the son of Hickory Holler's Tramp

Son of Hickory Holler’s Tramp Q&A

Who wrote Son of Hickory Holler’s Tramp's ?

Son of Hickory Holler’s Tramp was written by Dallas Frazier.

Who produced Son of Hickory Holler’s Tramp's ?

Son of Hickory Holler’s Tramp was produced by Long John Baldry.

When did Long John Baldry release Son of Hickory Holler’s Tramp?

Long John Baldry released Son of Hickory Holler’s Tramp on Fri Nov 22 1968.

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