Introduction
“Delta Dawn” is a country song initially recorded by Tanya Tucker in 1972. Written by Larry Collins and Alex Harvey, the song inform the story of a woman named Delta Dawn, who is recognize as freak by the people in her town due to her continued credit that her lover will return to her.
Tucker’s performance of “Delta Dawn” became her breakthrough single, pushing her to drive at the young age of 13. The song’s exciting lyrics and Tucker’s powerful vocal delivery vibrate with audiences, earning her critical applause and commercial success.
The song’s narrative, centred around themes of lost love and societal judgment, smacked a chord with listeners, and “Delta Dawn” rapidly became a country music classic. It has been coated by various artists over the years, further thicken its status as a much loved standard in the genre.
Tucker’s rendition of “Delta Dawn” remains one of her most iconic recordings, showcasing her talent as a crooner and her aptitude to carry emotion through song. The track has experience through the decades, cementing its place in the annals of country music history.
Lyrics
Delta Dawn, what’s that flower you have on
Could it be a faded rose from days gone by?
And did I hear you say he was a-meeting you here today
To take you to his mansion in the sky?
She’s 41 and her daddy still calls her “baby”
All the folks ’round Brownsville say she’s crazy
‘Cause she walks down town with a suitcase in her hand
Looking for a mysterious dark-haired man
In her younger days, they called her Delta Dawn
Prettiest woman you ever laid eyes on
Then a man of low degree stood by her side
And he promised her he’d take her for his bride
Delta Dawn, what’s that flower you have on
Could it be a faded rose from days gone by?
And did I hear you say he was a-meeting you here today
To take you to his mansion in the sky?
Delta Dawn, what’s that flower you have on
Could it be a faded rose from days gone by?
And did I hear you say he was a-meeting you here today
To take you to his mansion in the sky?
Delta Dawn, what’s that flower you have on
Could it be a faded rose from days gone by?
And did I hear you say he was a-meeting you here today
To take you to his mansion in the sky?
Delta Dawn, what’s that flower you have on
Could it be a faded rose from days gone by?
And did I hear you say he was a-meeting you here today
To take you to his mansion in the sky?
Delta Dawn, what’s that flower you have on
Could it be a faded rose from days gone by?
And did I hear you say he was a-meeting you here today
To take you to his mansion in the sky?