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About Darcy Farrow
Darcy Farrow is a song written by Steve Gillette and Tom Campbell, and first recorded in 1965 by Ian & Sylvia on their album, Early Morning Rain. Gillette released his first recording of it in 1967 on his self-titled album, Steve Gillette. The song has been covered by more than 300 artists, including, most notably, John Denver, who recorded it three times and included the song in his live performances. It is included on the latest tribute album, The Music Is You: A Tribute To John Denver, released on April 2, 2013. Other artists who recorded "Darcy Farrow" include Chesapeake, Jimmy Dale Gilmore, Nanci Griffith, The Kingston Trio, Tony Rice, Josh Ritter, Linda Ronstadt, Ian Tyson (solo), Matthews' Southern Comfort, Danny Quinn and many more. The song was written in 1964, inspired by something that happened to Gillette's little sister, Darcy, when she was 12. She was running behind her horse chasing it into the corral when she was kicked. She broke her cheekbone but had no lasting ill effects. Campbell took a melody that Gillette had written and came up with a story about two young lovers and a tragic fall. The place names are actual places around the region of the high valleys and the Walker River in Nevada, where Tom lived when he was eight or nine years old.more »
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Where the walker runs down to the Carson Valley PlainThere lived a maiden, Darcy Farrow was her nameThe daughter of old Dundee and a fair one was sheThe sweetest flower that bloomed o'er the range Her voice was as sweet as the sugar candyHer touch was as soft as a bed of goose downHer eyes shone bright like the pretty lightsThat shone in the night out of Yerrington town She was courted by Young VandamereA fine lad was he as I am to hearHe gave her silver rings and lacy thingsAnd she promised to wed before the snows came that year But her pony did stumble and she did fallHer dyin' touched the hearts of us one and allYoung Vandy in his pain put a bullet through his brainAnd we buried them together as the snows began to fall They sing of Darcy Farrow where the Truckee runs throughThey sing of her beauty in Virginia City tooAt dusky sundown to her name they drink a roundAnd to young Vandy whose love was true
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John Denver
Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr. (December 31, 1943 – October 12, 1997), known professionally as John Denver, was an American singer/songwriter, activist, and humanitarian. After traveling and living in numerous locations while growing up in his military family, Denver began his music career in folk music groups in the late 1960s. His greatest commercial success was as a solo singer. Throughout his life, Denver recorded and released approximately 300 songs, about 200 of which he composed. He performed primarily with an acoustic guitar and sang about his joy in nature, his enthusiasm for music, and relationship trials. Denver's music appeared on a variety of charts, including country and western, the Billboard Hot 100, and adult contemporary, in all earning him 1… more »
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Written by: Stephen B Gillette, Thomas E Campbell
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Darcy Farrow" is a folk song that was not originally composed by John Denver. It was instead created by Steve Gillette and Tom Campbell in the 1960s. |
Popular CoversEven though Denver did not originally create the song, his rendition of "Darcy Farrow" is one of the most recognized and celebrated covers. This song made a crucial contribution to Denver's popularity and career growth. |
Album Inclusion"Darcy Farrow" forms part of Denver's second studio album, "Whose Garden Was This?" released in 1970. |
GenreThe song falls under the genre of Country music, a category where John Denver made a significant impact. |
Chart PerformanceJohn Denver's cover of "Darcy Farrow" was not released as a single. Thus, it didn't have a position on the music charts. However, it gained popularity and recognition among the fans. |
Song ThemeThe song is a tragic love story about a young woman named Darcy Farrow, who dies after falling from a horse. |
Live RecordingsJohn Denver performed this song frequently in his concerts, and many live versions of “Darcy Farrow” can be found. |
Other CoversOutside of Denver's version, "Darcy Farrow" has been covered by numerous artists, including Ian & Sylvia, Jimmy Dale Gilmore, and Nanci Griffith. |
Cultural InfluenceThe song is known for its melancholic storytelling which mentioned several real places in Nevada and California, enhancing the cinematic quality of the narrative. |
Denver's Love for the SongJohn Denver loved "Darcy Farrow" so much that he continued to perform it live for his fans throughout his career, which further solidified the song’s importance in his music repertoire. |
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