Jim Adams, aka Newepicauthor, the creator of A Unique Title For Me, is hosting SONG-LYRIC-SUNDAY and this week he has chosen the theme DAD/FATHER/BARBECUE
I remember hearing this song on a sixties compilation album my Dad owned, when I was a young girl. I loved the music and the mighty chorus. But I don’t think I was all that keen on some of the lyrics. I developed more of a fondness for this song when I sang it at karaoke nights.
It is a great track, one of the greatest from the phenomenal Dusty Springfield. I love singing it.
And when his daddy would visit he’d come along
When they gathered round and started talkin’
That’s when Billy would take me walkin’
A-through the backyard we’d go walkin’
Then he’d look into my eyes
Lord knows to my surprise
The only one who could ever reach me
Was the son of a preacher man
The only boy who could ever teach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Yes he was, he was
Ooh, yes he was
Being good isn’t always easy
No matter how hard I try
When he started sweet-talkin’ to me
He’d come and tell me everything is all right
He’d kiss and tell me everything is all right
Can I get away again tonight?
The only one who could ever reach me
Was the son of a preacher man
The only boy who could ever teach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Yes he was, he was
(Ooh…) Lord knows he was
Yes he was
How well I remember
The look that was in his eyes
Stealin’ kisses from me on the sly
Takin’ time to make time
Tellin’ me that he’s all mine
Learnin’ from each other’s knowing
Lookin’ to see how much we’ve grown
And the only one who could ever reach me
Was the son of a preacher man
The only boy who could ever teach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Yes he was, he was
Ooh, yes he was
The only one who could ever reach me
He was the sweet-talking son of a preacher man
The only boy who could ever teach me
I kissed the son of a preacher man
The only one who could ever move me
The sweet-lovin’ son of a preacher man
The only one who could ever groove me
Ahh, ooh, ahh….
Remember this from Pulp Fiction! Great choice :O) x
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Dusty was Special, a great musician/singer.
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Oh I Love, Love, Love this song! Thanks for sharing it Mel 🙂❤️
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This is a great Dusty Springfield, so upbeat I love it.
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Absolutely one of my most favorite songs. Thanks for sharing.
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Wonderful melody and Dusty’s voice is like no other. I love this song. I bet you really belt it out too 🙂
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Oh thats a good one I love it too! 😀
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