About the song
“Darcy Farrow” is a country-folk song written and recorded by John Denver. It was released in 1971 as the second single from his album Poems, Prayers & Promises. The song tells the story of a young woman who is forced to choose between her family and her lover.
The song begins with Denver singing about Darcy Farrow, a beautiful young woman who lives in a small town. She is in love with a man named Jamie, but her family does not approve of him. They want her to marry a wealthy man from a good family.
Darcy is torn between her love for Jamie and her loyalty to her family. She knows that if she marries Jamie, she will be disowned by her family. In the end, she chooses to marry Jamie, even though it means leaving her family behind.
The song’s chorus is a simple but powerful statement of Darcy’s love for Jamie: “Darcy Farrow, Darcy Farrow, I will always love you. Darcy Farrow, Darcy Farrow, I will always be true.“
“Darcy Farrow” is a beautiful and moving song about the power of love. It is a classic country-folk song that has been covered by many artists, including Emmylou Harris, Joan Baez, and Dolly Parton.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- Genre: Country-folk
- Release Date: 1971
- Album: Poems, Prayers & Promises
- Label: RCA Records
- Songwriters: John Denver
- Producer: Milt Okun
- Music Video Director: N/A
Critical Reception:
- “Darcy Farrow” was a critical and commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- The song was praised for its beautiful melody and its moving lyrics.
Commercial Success:
- “Darcy Farrow” was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- The song was certified Gold by the RIAA in 1971.
Legacy:
- “Darcy Farrow” is a classic country-folk song that has been covered by many artists, including Emmylou Harris, Joan Baez, and Dolly Parton.
- The song is considered to be one of John Denver’s greatest songs.
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Lyrics
“Darcy Farrow”
Where the walker runs down to the Carson Valley Plain,
there lived a maiden, Darcy Farrow was her name.
The daughter of old Dundee, and a fair one was she,
the sweetest flower that bloomed o’er the range.
Her voice was as sweet as sugar candy, her touch was as soft as a bed of goose down.
Her eyes shone bright like the pretty lights that shine in the night out of Yerrington town.
She was courted by young Vandamere. A fine lad was he as I am to hear.
He gave her silver rings and lacy things. She promised to wed before the snows came that year.
But her pony did stumble, and she did fall. Her dying touched the hearts of us one and all.
Young Vandy in his pain put a bullet through his brain,
We buried them together as the snows began to fall.
They sing of Darcy Farrow where the Truckee runs through,
they sing of her beauty in Virginia City, too.
At dusky sundown to her name they drink a round and to young Vandy whose love was true.