The original group consisted of Alvin Pleasant Delaney Carter (A.P.; 1891-1960), his wife, Sara Dougherty Carter (autoharp and guitar; 1898-1979), and Maybelle Addington Carter (guitar; 1909-1978). Maybelle Carter (later popularly known as Mother Maybelle Carter) was married to A.P.'s brother Ezra (Eck) Carter. All three were born and raised in southwestern Virginia where they were immersed in the tight harmonies of mountain gospel music and shape note singing. Maybelle Carter's distinctive and innovative guitar playing style quickly became a hallmark of the group.
The Carters got their start on July 31, 1927 when A.P. convinced Sara and Maybelle (pregnant at the time) to make the journey from Maces Springs, Virginia to Bristol, Tennessee to audition for record producer Ralph Peer who was seeking new talent for the relatively embryonic recording industry. They received $50 for each song they recorded.
In the Fall of 1927 the Victor recording company released a double-sided 78 rpm record of the group performing "Wandering Boy" and "Poor Orphan Child". In 1928 another record was released with "The Storms Are on the Ocean" and "Single Girl, Married Girl". This one proved very popular.
They stopped touring and recording in 1943.
In 1987, the three daughters of Maybelle Carter - June Carter (also known as June Carter Cash, following marriage to Johnny Cash), Helen Carter and Anita Carter, along with June Carter's daughter Carlene Carter, appeared as the Carter Family and were featured on a 1987 television episode of Austin City Limits along with Johnny Cash.
The Carters were elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1970 and were given the nickname "The First Family of Country Music". In 1988, the Carter Family was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and received its Award for the song "Will the Circle Be Unbroken". In 1993, the U.S. Postal Service issued a commemorative postage stamp honoring A.P., Sara, and Maybelle. In 2001, the group was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor. In 2005, the group received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Carter Family III carries on the tradition. The group consists of A.P. Carter and Sarah Carter’s grandson Dale Jett, Maybelle Carter’s grandson John Carter Cash and his wife Laura Cash.
For more details, see the Carter Family biography at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/carterfamily/peopleevents/p_carters.html
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The Carter Family Lyrics
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Bravely fighting the battle of time.
There's a dear one who's wept through life's sorrows.
It's that silver haired daddy of mine.
[Repeat: x2]
If I could recall all the heartaches, dear ole daddy I've caused you to bear.
If I could erase those lines from your face and bring back the gold to your hair.
I would give all I own just to put a tone to that silver haired daddy of mine.
The Carter Family's song "That Silver Haired Daddy of Mine" is a touching tribute to a father figure who has endured the hardships of life with bravery and grace. The opening verse describes a humble abode in the mountains, where the silver-haired daddy resides. He has spent his life fighting against the challenges of time, and the singer acknowledges that he has mourned the losses and sorrows that come with old age. Despite these challenges, the daddy is a beloved figure who is held dear by his family, who recognize his enduring strength and resilience.
The second verse is particularly poignant, as the singer reflects on the mistakes and heartaches they have caused the silver-haired daddy. They express a deep regret for causing him pain and suffering, and also for the effects that time has had on his physical appearance. The singer longs to be able to turn back the clock and to undo the harm they have caused, to erase the lines on the daddy's face and bring back the gold to his hair. The song conveys a deep sense of love, admiration, and respect for the daddy, who is clearly a figure of great importance and significance in the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
In a vine covered shack in the mountains.
The silver-haired daddy lives in a simple, humble home surrounded by nature in the mountains.
Bravely fighting the battle of time.
The daddy is aging and fighting against the natural process of time, but he remains strong and resilient.
There's a dear one who's wept through life's sorrows.
The daddy has experienced great sadness and pain throughout his life, causing him to shed tears.
It's that silver haired daddy of mine.
The singer is referring to her own father, who is beloved despite his age and troubles.
If I could recall all the heartaches, dear ole daddy I've caused you to bear.
The singer wishes she could go back in time and erase all the hurt she caused her father throughout her life.
If I could erase those lines from your face and bring back the gold to your hair.
The singer wishes she could reverse the effects of aging and make her father look youthful and healthy again.
If God would but grant me the power just to turn back the pages of time.
The singer wishes she had the ability to time-travel and fix past mistakes and hurt.
I would give all I own just to put a tone to that silver haired daddy of mine.
The singer would do anything, even give up all her possessions, just to make her father happy and content again.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GENE AUTRY, JIMMY LONG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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