Elvis Presley: A Father’s Lament in “Don’t Cry Daddy”
Elvis Presley, the undisputed King of Rock and Roll, possessed a vocal range and emotional depth that transcended musical genres. While his repertoire is replete with energetic anthems and sultry ballads, it is in the realm of heartfelt ballads that his artistry truly shines. “Don’t Cry Daddy” is a poignant example of this, a song that delves into the depths of paternal anguish and offers a glimpse into the man beneath the iconic persona.
Background
Released in 1969, “Don’t Cry Daddy” marked a significant departure from the glitzy, formulaic pop fare that had dominated Elvis’s career for much of the 1960s.
Elvis’s vocal performance on “Don’t Cry Daddy” is nothing short of extraordinary. His voice, rich with emotion and nuance, conveys the depth of the character’s pain with a heartbreaking authenticity.
In the grand tapestry of Elvis Presley’s discography, “Don’t Cry Daddy” stands as a poignant and unforgettable masterpiece.
It is a song that transcends the boundaries of genre and time, inviting listeners to experience the depths of human emotion through the lens of a father’s grief.
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Lyrics
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Today I stumbled from my bedWith thunder crashing in my headMy pillow still wetFrom last night’s tearsAnd as I think of giving upA voice inside my coffee cupKept crying outRinging in my earsDon’t cry, daddyDaddy, please don’t cryDaddy, you’ve still got me and little TommyAnd together we’ll find a brand new mommyDaddy, daddy, please laugh againDaddy, ride us on your back againOh, daddy, please, don’t cryWhy are children always firstTo feel the pain and the hurt the worst?It’s true but somehowIt just don’t seem right‘Cause every time I cry, I knowIt hurts my little children, so I wonderWill it be the same tonight?Don’t cry, daddyDaddy, please don’t cryDaddy, you’ve still got me and little TommyAnd together we’ll find a brand new mommyDaddy, daddy, please laugh againDaddy, ride us on your back againOh, daddy, please, don’t cryOh, daddy, please don’t cry