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The song was originally written and performed by Tony Joe White in 1968. Its 1969 single release achieved significant chart success, reaching number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 10 on the Canadian RPM Magazine Hot Singles chart. Elvis Presley's rendition, featured on his 1970 live album On Stage, subsequently contributed to the song's continued popularity.
Lyrics ↗What the lyrics are about
The lyrics depict the living circumstances of an impoverished girl from a rural Southern background and her family.
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