Just One of a Kind
Hank Snow · The Singing Ranger, Vol. 4 [Bear Family (Germany)] [1995]
Within the prison of my soul
Locked within my troubled mind
Is a love I can't forget
'Cause she's just one of a kind .
Just a plain old fashioned girl
The kind a man don't have to tame
When he starts to settle down
He's proud to let her wear his name.
Within my hand I hold the key
Do I dare to set her free
Got a feelin' in my mind
Got that she's just one of a kind.
--- Instrumental ---
Pulled away from my hometown
Thought I'd leave her love behind
But Mary rode with me
On the highways of my mind.
Seen a million pretty girls
Pretty girls aren't hard to find
But she's a rare breed
I'm convinced Mary's just one of a kind.
Within my hand I hold the key
Do I dare to set her free
Got a feelin' in my mind
Got that she's just one of a kind.
Within the prison of my soul
Locked within my troubled mind
Is a love I can't forget
'Cause she's just one of a kind...
Just One of a Kind
Hank Snow's 'Just One of a Kind' stands as a quintessential example of his signature style, blending country storytelling with his distinctive yodeling. Recorded during the mid-1950s, the track exemplifies the 'Singing Ranger' persona that defined his career, characterized by his ability to weave personal narrative with traditional folk elements. The song reflects the era's focus on individual identity and resilience, themes central to Snow's broader discography. As part of the Bear Family reissue series, this recording showcases the polished production typical of his later catalog while maintaining the raw emotional core of his original performances. It remains a staple in collections of classic country music, illustrating Snow's enduring influence on the genre's evolution.