HICKORY WIND
Gram Parsons

In South Carolina there are many tall pines

I remember the oak tree that we used to climb

But now when I'm lonesome, I always pretend

That I'm getting the feel of hickory wind


I started out younger at most everything

All the riches and pleasures, what else could life bring?

But it makes me feel better each time it begins

Callin' me home, hickory wind


It's hard way to find out that trouble is real

In a far away city, with a far away feel

But it makes me feel better each time it begins

Callin' me home, hickory wind


Keeps callin' me home, hickory wind

GRAM PARSONS

Gram Parsons (November 5, 1946 – September 19, 1973) was an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and pianist born Ingram Cecil Connor, III. A solo artist as well as a member of The International Submarine Band, The Byrds and The Flying Burrito Brothers, he is best known for a series of recordings which anticipate the country rock of the 1970s and the alt-country movement that began in the 80s. Parsons was a close friend of Keith Richards and is also credited for turning the Rolling Stones onto country music in their 'Let it Bleed'-era. ... Read More