Letter to Daddy
Jim Ed Brown and the Browns · Gems By Jim [RCA Victor] [1967]
They brought me a letter from my little girl
My sweet little baby with long golden curls
The address was printed with crayon of red
A letter to daddy and here's what it said.
Hi daddy, how are you?
I guess I'm okay except this bad cold
But I feel like a big girl now
'Cause yesterday I was seven years old.
And that little puppy dog you sent me
Why he's just as cutest as he can be
But daddy, it wasn't just like a birthday
Why couldn't you have been here with me?
Daddy, I don't understand
What happened in court that day
I ask mommy where you are
And she just says daddy's gone away.
Is it something that I did wrong daddy
You never did fuss at me
But if you'll come home I'll climb upon your lap every night
And I'll be just as sweet as I can be.
Daddy each night I ask God to
Make you keep loving me the way you used to
Oh daddy, if I'd give mommy this letter
I know she won't mail it to you.
So I'm gonna look all over this city until I find you
Then maybe you'll see just how much we need you, daddy
Mommy and me
And I love you daddy.
They told me how she started walking downtown
There at the crossroads the car's struck her down
She lay in the ditch all covered with sand
A letter to daddy was clutched in her hand...
About Letter to Daddy
Jim Ed Brown and the Browns deliver a heartfelt gospel ballad on "Letter to Daddy," recorded for RCA Victor in 1967. The track exemplifies the artist's signature style, blending traditional church music with a soulful, contemporary edge that resonated deeply with audiences of the era. As part of the "Gems By Jim" collection, the recording showcases Brown's ability to craft emotionally resonant narratives centered on family and faith. The song stands as a testament to his prolific output during the mid-to-late 1960s, where he consistently explored themes of devotion and personal connection. This particular work highlights the enduring appeal of his storytelling, capturing the spirit of the gospel revival while maintaining a distinctively raw and authentic vocal delivery that defined his career.