[edit] Career
At a young age, he was interested in music but his primary interest was athletics. He purchased a guitar at the age of 12 and although he learned to play it, most of his time was devoted to sport. This eventually resulted in being offered a baseball scholarship to the University of Idaho at Moscow.
King later returned to Shreveport and joined the Louisiana Hayride, a popular TV and radio show broadcast in the U.S. and the United Kingdom, produced in Shreveport, Louisiana. The Louisiana Hayride ranked second only to the Grand Ole Opry in terms of television and radio importance in the early 1950s to the 1960s and King was frequently billed on the same shows with other famous legends such as Elvis Presley, John Ritter's father, Tex Ritter, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Webb Pierce, Kitty Wells, Jimmie Davis, Slim Whitman, Faron Young, Johnny Horton, Jim Reeves, George Jones and Lefty Frizzell, among many others who became big music stars in the 1960s.
King recorded a few songs for Gotham Records, although none were successful. In 1961, he became more serious about a musical career and signed with the Nashville, Tennessee division of Columbia Records. He struck immediately, cutting "Big River, Big Man", a country Top 10 and even a small pop crossover success. He soon followed with "The Comancheros" inspired by the movie of the same title, starring John Wayne. It was a Top 10 country hit in late 1961, also crossing over to the pop charts.
King made his "career" recording in the spring of 1962. "Wolverton Mountain", written with Nashville veteran Merle Kilgore, was based on a real character, Clifton Clowers, who lived on Wolverton Mountain in Arkansas. The song became an immediate hit, going to No.1 for nine weeks during its 26-week run on the Billboard Country charts. It was also a pop Top 10.
King followed up that year with an American Civil War song, "The Burning Of Atlanta" which also went Top 10 on the country charts and again generated a lot of interest on the pop lists. In late 1962, he recorded "I've Got The World By The Tail" which narrowly missed the country Top 10.
He had another good year in 1963, scoring three solid country hits with "Sheepskin Valley", "Building a Bridge" and "Hey Lucille!". The hits continued in 1964 with "Sam Hill" and in 1965 he was back in the Top 10 with "Tiger Woman", co-written by Merle Kilgore. King also did well that year with "Little Buddy". His smooth country style continued to find a flavor throughout the decade, especially songs like "Catch a Little Raindrop" and the Top 10 "All For The Love Of A Girl" in 1969. His singles continued to hit the country charts through 1972. He left the label in 1973 after having accomplished 29 hits.
Besides a successful career recording and touring, King also performed as an actor in several movies, and like his nephew, Chris Aable, King is also among a minority of actors who are members in both the Screen Actors Guild and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. He appeared in the 1982 television miniseries The Blue and the Gray and appeared in several feature films. King is no relation to another actor by the same name, born in 1875 in England.
In 1981, Arkansas Governor Frank D. White paid tribute to King and his big 1962 hit by declaring August 7 "Wolverton Mountain Day". By that time, King had almost retired from recording.
After being absent from recording for over 20 years, King recently released a new CD called Cowboy in the White House. Most of the songs were written or co-written by him. Elvis Presley's guitarist, James Burton performed guitar for the release.
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Come On Home
Claude King Lyrics
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But if you decide to change your mind I'll be here come on home
You accused me that I cheated that's the last thing I'd ever do
You're the only love I'll ever know I could never cheat on you
Do anything that you want to but don't leave me all alone
For if you stay gone for a hundred years I'll be here come on home
I wish you tell me what's come over you I don't really know what is wrong
Do anything that you want to
but don't leave me all alone is the central theme of Claude King's classic hit, "Come On Home." In this song, he pleads with his lover not to leave him and reassures her that no matter what, he will be there for her if she ever decides to come back home.
The first verse sets the stage for the song, with King expressing his anguish and sadness at his lover's impending departure. He also denies the accusations that she has made against him and tells her that she is the only one he has ever loved.
In the chorus, King implores his lover not to leave him all alone and assures her that he will be waiting for her if she ever decides to come back. He also confesses that he doesn't know what has caused her to leave but promises that he will always love her.
The second verse continues in the same vein as the first, with King expressing his confusion and heartache over his lover's departure. He tells her he loves her and that he will be there for her no matter what.
In conclusion, Claude King's "Come On Home" is a timeless classic that captures the essence of love and heartbreak. The song's simple yet powerful lyrics resonate with listeners even today, making it a must-listen for anyone who has ever experienced the pain of a broken heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh you tell me that you're leavin' and tomorrow you'll be gone
You inform me that you are departing, and by tomorrow you shall be away
But if you decide to change your mind I'll be here come on home
If by chance you alter your decision, know that I will be welcoming you back when you return
You accused me that I cheated that's the last thing I'd ever do
You have blamed me for misconducting myself, though know that it is impossible for me to ever betray your trust
You're the only love I'll ever know I could never cheat on you
You remain my sole source of true love, and I would never betray that love by being unfaithful
Do anything that you want to but don't leave me all alone
You are entitled to pursue your own wishes and desires, but please do not abandon me to be all by myself
For if you stay gone for a hundred years I'll be here come on home
Even if you were to stay absent for what seems like forever, know that I will still be waiting for your return
I wish you tell me what's come over you I don't really know what is wrong
I wish you would confide in me and explain what has been troubling you, as I am unaware of the reason for your behavior
If you don't find love I love you certainly I'll be here come on home
In the event that you do not find love elsewhere, know that I will always love you and be ready to welcome you back
Do anything that you want to but remember I love you so
You have the freedom to make your own choices, but always remember that I love you deeply
And if you need a place to hide I'll be here come on home
If you require a sanctuary from the outside world, know that I am always here and ready to provide one for you
We can work it out together whatever troubles come along
No matter what challenges we may face, we can overcome them by working as a team and standing by each other
And if we need to talk it over I'll be here come on home
If we need to have a conversation to resolve any issues, know that I am always willing to listen and provide support
So if you're packin' up to leave just remember what I've said
Therefore, if you are getting ready to leave, please keep in mind all that I have expressed
There's no need to go on alone I'll be here come on home
You do not need to face anything all by yourself, for I will always be here as a support network and a source of comfort
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CLAUDE KING
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Lise Dubois
J`ai des cassettes de Claude King, il chante très bien et je l`ai toujours aimé, très bon chanteur. Merci Tom
rody692
Oh you tell me that you're leavin' and tomorrow you'll be gone
But if you decide to change your mind I'll be here come on home
You accused me that I cheated that's the last thing I'd ever do
You're the only love I'll ever know I could never cheat on you
Do anything that you want to but don't leave me all alone
For if you stay gone for a hundred years I'll be here come on home
I wish you tell me what's come over you I don't really know what is wrong
If you don't find love I love you certainly I'll be here come on home
Do anything that you want to