Cherokee Maiden
Song written by Cindy Walker From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Cherokee Maiden" is a Western swing love song written by Cindy Walker. "Cherokee Maiden" was one of Walker's first hits when it was recorded by Bob Wills and The Texas Playboys in 1941 (OKeh 6568).[3]
| "Cherokee Maiden" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys | ||||
| B-side | "Ride On (My Prairie Pinto)" | |||
| Released | January 1942 | |||
| Recorded | July 23 & 24, 1941[1] | |||
| Studio | CBS Columbia Square Studio, Hollywood, California[2] | |||
| Genre | Western swing | |||
| Label | Okeh 06568 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Cindy Walker | |||
| Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys singles chronology | ||||
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Background
The title comes from a refrain in the chorus:
My little Cherokee Maiden, I love her so.
And though we're far apart,
I know I'll never be tradin' my love for her,
For anybody else's heart.
Merle Haggard cover
| "Cherokee Maiden" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Merle Haggard and The Strangers | ||||
| from the album The Roots of My Raising | ||||
| B-side | "What Have You Got Planned Tonight Diana" | |||
| Released | September 6, 1976 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:00 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Cindy Walker | |||
| Producer(s) | Ken Nelson, Fuzzy Owen | |||
| Merle Haggard and The Strangers singles chronology | ||||
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Merle Haggard and The Strangers recorded "Cherokee Maiden" in 1976 (Capitol 4326). It spent 11 weeks on the charts, reaching number one.[4]
Personnel
- Merle Haggard– vocals, guitar
- Roy Nichols – lead guitar
- Norman Hamlet – steel guitar, dobro
- Tiny Moore – mandolin
- Eldon Shamblin– guitar
- Ronnie Reno – guitar
- Mark Yeary – piano
- James Tittle – bass
- Biff Adam – drums
- Don Markham – saxophone
Chart history
| Chart (1976) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[5] | 1 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 1 |
Other Cover Versions
- In 2001, a recording by Asleep At The Wheel earned the group a Grammy.
- In 1984, George Strait recorded a version of the song for the Silver Eagle radio show at the Lone Star Cafe In New York
References
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