Half Breed
Rick Nelson · Lonesome Town Complete Record Releases 1957-59 [1992]
(J. D. Loudermilk)
Your pappy was a traitor and your mammy was an Indian maid boy
Your pappy was a traitor and your mammy was an Indian maid boy
We know all about it and we don't want a half breed around boy
Tomorrow by sunrise, better be outta town boy.
Half breed, they're hot on your trail boy
Half Breed but you'd better not run
Half breed you'd better get a gun boy
Better get a gun and stand boy
Better get a gun and stand.
A man is a man as long as he can stand and think straight
A man is a man as long as he can stand and wait boy
So don't let 'em dog you, no don't let 'em no don't you let 'em boy
You're a human bein' and you're just as good as them boy.
Half breed, they're hot on your trail boy
Half Breed but you'd better not run
Half breed you'd better get a gun boy
Better get a gun and stand boy
Better get a gun and stand...
Your pappy was a traitor and your mammy was an Indian maid boy
Your pappy was a traitor and your mammy was an Indian maid boy
We know all about it and we don't want a half breed around boy
Tomorrow by sunrise, better be outta town boy.
Half breed, they're hot on your trail boy
Half Breed but you'd better not run
Half breed you'd better get a gun boy
Better get a gun and stand boy
Better get a gun and stand.
A man is a man as long as he can stand and think straight
A man is a man as long as he can stand and wait boy
So don't let 'em dog you, no don't let 'em no don't you let 'em boy
You're a human bein' and you're just as good as them boy.
Half breed, they're hot on your trail boy
Half Breed but you'd better not run
Half breed you'd better get a gun boy
Better get a gun and stand boy
Better get a gun and stand...
Half Breed
Rick Nelson's "Half Breed" stands as a defining track from his 1957 debut album, "Lonesome Town." Released during the height of the rock and roll explosion, the song captures the raw energy and youthful exuberance characteristic of Nelson's early career. As a staple of his discography, the recording showcases his signature vocal style, blending country roots with the emerging pop sensibilities of the era. The track remains a significant piece of music history, illustrating the transition from rockabilly to mainstream rock and its enduring appeal across generations of listeners.