Wolverton Mountain
Faron Young · Story Songs of Mountains and Valleys [Mercury] [1964]
They say don't go on Wolverton Mountain
If you're looking for a wife
'Cause Clifton Clowers has a pretty young daughter
He's mighty handy with a gun and a knife.
Her tender lips are sweeter than honey
And Wolverton Mountain protects her there
The bears and the birds tell Clifton Clowers
If a stranger should enter there.
All of my dreams are on Wolverton Mountain
I want his daughter for my wife
I'll take my chances and climb that mountain
Though Clifton Clowers he might take my life.
Her tender lips are sweeter than honey
And Wolverton Mountain protects her there
The bears and the birds tell Clifton Clowers
If a stranger should wander there.
I'm goin' up on Wolverton Mountain
It's too lonesome down here below
It's just not right to hide his daughter
From the one who loves her so.
Her tender lips are sweeter than honey
And Wolverton Mountain protects her there
The bears and the birds tell Clifton Clowers
If a stranger should wander there.
But I don't care about Clifton Clowers
I'm a gonna climb up on his mountain
I'm gonna take the girl I love
I don't care about Clifton Clowers.
I'mma gonna climb up on that mountain
And I'll get the one I love
I don't care about Clifton Clowers
I'm gonna climb up on that mountain...
Wolverton Mountain
Faron Young's "Wolverton Mountain" stands as a quintessential example of his mastery of country storytelling, delivered with the raw vocal power that defined his career. Recorded for the 1964 album "Story Songs of Mountains and Valleys," the track exemplifies the genre's tradition of weaving personal narrative with the rugged landscapes of the American South. Young's delivery transforms the song from a simple ballad into an intimate portrait of longing and resilience, characteristic of his work during the early-to-mid 1960s. The recording captures the acoustic textures and emotional depth that made his discography a cornerstone of traditional country music, showcasing his ability to connect deeply with listeners through authentic performance and lyrical honesty.