Compared to Southern rock pioneers and label-mates The Allman Brothers Band, Marshall Tucker had a more country and western feel, with the flute being a key lead instrument in their sound. "Can't You See", "Fire on the Mountain", and "This Ol' Cowboy" are among their songs that received appreciable FM radio airplay, while "Heard It in a Love Song" made it to #14 as a single on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1977.
Original bassist Tommy Caldwell died in a car crash on April 28, 1980. His brother, guitarist Toy Caldwell, died of respiratory failure on February 25, 1993.
There was no band member named "Marshall Tucker". Originally, the band called itself The Toy Factory (named after lead-guitarist Toy Caldwell). But by the time the band released its first album they had become the Marshall Tucker Band. During a radio interview in Hempstead, NY in 1973, Tommy Caldwell explained the origins of the band's name:
"There's an old blind dude [in Spartanburg, SC] that tunes pianos, and his name is Marshall Tucker... We didn't name the band after him, but we just kind of liked that name and stuck with it."
03 Searchin' for a Rainbow
The Marshall Tucker Band Lyrics
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Something in me said boy, move on...
Don't know what it is the good lord bred it in my bones..
And I'm searchin for a rainbow, and if the wind ever shows me where to go, you'd be waiting at the end and I know, I'd see the hill with that pot of gold.
I'd see the hill with that pot of gold
This old mount I'm ridin', she's gettin' kinda' tired,
But in my heart she knows there's this one desire...
She's gonna' take me to the end of our road....
Then she'll lay down and die and I'll say 'God reat her soul'.......
And I'm searchin for a rainbow, and if the wind ever shows me where to go, you'd be waiting at the end and I know, I'd see the hill with that pot of gold.
I'd see the hill with that pot of gold
And I'm searchin for a rainbow, and if the wind ever shows me where to go, you'd be waiting at the end and I know, I'd see the hill with that pot of gold.
I'd see the hill with that pot of gold
And I'm searchin' for a rainbow.. and if the wind ever shows me where to go, I'll see the hill with that pot of gold.....
I'll see the hill with that pot of gold...
In the song "Searchin' for a Rainbow" by The Marshall Tucker Band, the singer rides into town with a desire to stay, but he feels compelled to keep moving on. He's searching for a rainbow, a symbol of hope and prosperity, and if the wind ever shows him where to go, he knows he'll find that pot of gold. The singer's mount is old and tired, but she shares his desire to keep moving forward. He knows that eventually, she will lay down and die, but he'll always remember her fondly.
The lyrics of "Searchin' for a Rainbow" speak to the human desire for something better, something more. The rainbow represents a glimpse of beauty and hope in an otherwise dreary world. The singer is on a journey to find that beauty and hope, and he knows that he'll find it if he keeps searching. The song encapsulates the American Dream, the idea that through hard work and perseverance, anyone can achieve success.
Overall, "Searchin' for a Rainbow" is a hopeful and optimistic song that encourages listeners to keep moving forward despite the odds. It's a reminder that there's always a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, if we're willing to keep searching.
Line by Line Meaning
I rode into town today... in my mind, I said 'Lord I'd like to stay'..
Despite knowing that I cannot stay in this town, I still wish I could extend my stay.
Something in me said boy, move on...
My intuition tells me that I should leave this town and continue my journey.
Don't know what it is the good lord bred it in my bones..
I do not know why, but I feel a strong urge within me to keep moving forward in my life.
And I'm searchin for a rainbow, and if the wind ever shows me where to go, you'd be waiting at the end and I know, I'd see the hill with that pot of gold.
I am constantly seeking happiness and fulfillment in my life. If I am fortunate enough to discover where that lies, I know that you will be there waiting for me to share in that joy.
This old mount I'm ridin', she's gettin' kinda' tired,
The horse I am riding is becoming weary and tired from the long journey we have been on.
But in my heart she knows there's this one desire...
Despite her exhaustion, my horse knows that I am determined to find what I am looking for and will continue on with me in search of it.
She's gonna' take me to the end of our road....
My horse will carry me as far as she can, until she can no longer continue.
Then she'll lay down and die and I'll say 'God reat her soul'.......
When my horse can no longer continue, she will pass away and I will mourn her loss.
And I'm searchin' for a rainbow.. and if the wind ever shows me where to go, I'll see the hill with that pot of gold.....
I am on a quest for happiness and fulfillment, and if the universe guides me to where that lies, I will finally attain that long-sought-after ‘pot of gold.’
I'll see the hill with that pot of gold...
When I finally find my happiness and fulfillment, I will know that I have reached the end of my journey and achieved my ultimate goal.
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Written by: TOY CALDWELL
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Chuck M
Damn, this is more Country than 90% of the Country music out there today and way way better.
Donald Merriweather
I must agree
redman0324
Yep. Today's "country music" is what I call noise pollution. I work construction and I'd rather hear Mexican marangas than the horse manure that is passing as country today.
Shannon Patten the Patriot
This is what they call Southern Rock this was in the time of Charlie Rich behind closed doors Lynyrd Skynyrd Sweet Home Alabama this was around that time
Ca McDonald
Ya think? <3
Kevo
That's not country that's billboard music, this is southern music from Carolina and they ain't nothing in my opinion that comes close to it, Allman brothers, skynyrd, if you want counrty then I'd say Jerry Jeff walker, Bobby bare, Tom t hall and so on great stuff
Dwayne Wladyka
May Charlie Daniels rest in peace. That's who played the fiddle on this album. Great music. Cheers!
grant smythe
And Dickey Betts played the lead break.
Thomas Ferrusi
I didn't know he played fiddle on that song. Thanks for sharing 🎶🎶
Gregory Glavinovich
Rest in Peace ?? May he become alive again and play that Fiddle Again