This song is classic late 1960's social commentary. It dramatically depicts the vicious cycle of poverty that often results in deadly violence. The song was written by country-pop celebrity Mac Davis who was a relative unknown at the time.
Performer
Taylor Hicks - May 9, 2006
Songwriter
Mac Davis
Notable Recorded Version
- Elvis Presley - #3 Pop (1969) (Listen)
- Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds - Track From From Her to Eternity Album (1984) (Listen)
Key Lyric Phrase
And a hungry little boy with a runny nose
Plays in the street as the cold wind blows
In the ghetto
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