In 1974 and 1975, she recorded for Avco Records, and, in 1981, recorded for Plantation Records, her most recent record label. Page's most recent single to appear on any Billboard chart was the 1982 #80 country single, "My Man Friday". (She last appeared on the pop chart in 1968, with her version of O.C. Smith's hit, "Little Green Apples", and on the Adult Contemporary chart with "Give Him Love" in 1971.)
Page made the country chart in up to 1983, with her biggest hit during that time being "Hello, We're Lonely," a 1973 #14 duet with Tom T. Hall.
In the 1990s, Page started her own label, C.A.F. Records. In 1998, she won a Grammy as "Best Traditional Pop Singer". Page continued to record into the new millenium with the CDs BRAND NEW TENNESSEE WALTZ, SWEET SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS (2002), CHILD OF MINE (2003) and her last 2009 release BEST OF COUNTRY. Many of her songs have a strong beat to them that prelude rock 'n' roll. These titles include "Mister and Mississippi", "Detour" and "Cross Over the Bridge". In 1956, she married choreographer Charles O'Curran. They adopted two children, a daughter, Kathleen, and a son, Daniel O'Curran.
Mockin' Bird Hill
Patti Page Lyrics
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To wake up in the morning to the mockin' bird's trill
Tra-la-la, tweedlee dee dee
There's peace and goodwill
You're welcome as the flowers on Mockin'bird Hill
When the sun in the mornin' peeps over the hill
And kisses the roses 'round my windowsill
Of those birds in the treetops on Mockin'bird Hill
Tra-la-la, tweedlee dee dee it gives me a thrill
To wake up in the morning to the mockin' bird's trill
Tra-la-la, tweedlee dee dee
There's peace and goodwill
You're welcome as the flowers on Mockin'bird Hill
When it's late in the evenin' I climb up the hill
And survey all my kingdom while everything's still
Only me and the sky and an old whippoorwill
Singing songs in the twilight on Mockin'bird Hill
CHORUS X 3 with FADE on third
END OF PAGE'S VERSION
It has been reported (but I can't confirm) that other versions may contain an
Additional verse:
Got a three cornered plow and an acre to till
And a mule that I bought for a ten dollar bill
There's a tumble-down shack and a rusty old mill,
But it's my home sweet home up on Mockin'bird Hill
The song "Mockin' Bird Hill" by Patti Page is a cheerful and uplifting tune that celebrates the natural beauty of Mockin' Bird Hill. The lyrics express the joy that the singer feels waking up to the sound of the mockin' bird's trill and the peaceful atmosphere that pervades the hill. The imagery in the lyrics is vivid, with references to the sun kissing the roses on the windowsill and the birds singing in the treetops. The sense of tranquility is further emphasized in the second verse, which describes the singer climbing up the hill in the evening to survey her kingdom while everything is still, with only the whippoorwill singing in the twilight.
The chorus is catchy and adds to the overall cheerful atmosphere of the song, with its repetitive "tra-la-la, tweedlee dee dee" and the sentiment that all are welcome on Mockin' Bird Hill, just like the flowers.
Overall, the song is a celebration of nature, peace, and happiness, and its upbeat tone and catchy melody have made it a beloved classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Tra-la-la, tweedlee dee dee it gives me a thrill
The sweet melodies of the mockingbirds give me an exciting feeling
To wake up in the morning to the mockin' bird's trill
There's nothing quite like waking up to the sound of the cheerful mockingbird singing its lively tune
There's peace and goodwill
Mockingbirds' songs bring a sense of peace and harmony
You're welcome as the flowers on Mockin'bird Hill
Just like the flowers on Mockingbird Hill, everyone is welcome to share the beauty and joy of the mockingbirds' songs
When the sun in the mornin' peeps over the hill
As the morning sun starts to rise and peak over the hills
And kisses the roses 'round my windowsill
Its warm rays gently touch and caress the roses blooming around my windowsill
Then my heart fills with gladness when I hear the trill
The sound of the mockingbirds' trill fills me with immense joy and happiness
Of those birds in the treetops on Mockin'bird Hill
As the mockingbirds perch atop the trees on Mockingbird Hill and sing their hearts out
When it's late in the evenin' I climb up the hill
At nightfall, I leisurely climb up the hill to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the surroundings
And survey all my kingdom while everything's still
While everything is quiet and at rest, I observe and take in the beauty of what surrounds me
Only me and the sky and an old whippoorwill
In the company of the sky's vastness and the nostalgic sound of an old whippoorwill singing
Singing songs in the twilight on Mockin'bird Hill
I enjoy listening to birds singing their lovely melodies during the peaceful twilight hours on Mockingbird Hill
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Vaughn Horton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@missydisco7959
When I was a little girl, my mom would open my bedroom curtains to let the sunshine in and wake me by singing this song to me. She had such a sweet singing voice. Though it's been decades and she's gone now, I can still hear her sometimes. Bittersweet, but mostly sweet. <3
@goldfsgoldfs3434
You were a lucky little girl.
@robertmontgomery6256
Same when I was a little boy on her lap. She sang along with Patti.
@dar5108
That was a lovely remembrance of your mother. I have one of my own from those days. Thank you for sharing Missy.
@michelew2191
Your mom was a Disney princess.
@donnademko6352
Yes!!!
I had forgotten all about this til I heard it again... and tears came flooding out.
I miss YOU, MOMMA.
❤️
@staceymoles2781
It's amazing how my dementia residents can still manage to sing this song word for word...🥰
@StrangeScaryNewEngland
You don't own them. They are people.
@Lily77137
Ya there is a reason they still remember this song and have dementia
@robertshiell887
@@StrangeScaryNewEngland I don’t own my wife or my kids or my co- worker’s, what’s your point?