Great Speckled Bird
Roy Acuff, Hank Snow
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1.What a beautiful thought I am thinking Concerning a great speckled bird Remember her name is recorded On the pages of God's Holy Word. 2. All the other birds are flocking 'round her And she is despised by the squad But the great speckled bird in the Bible Is one with the great church of God. 3. All the other churches are against her They envy her glory and fame They hate her because she is chosen And has not denied Jesus' name. 4. Desiring to lower her standard They watch every move that she makes They long to find fault with her teachings But really they find no mistake. 5. She is spreading her wings for a journey She's going to leave by and by When the trumpet shall sound in the morning She'll rise and go up in the sky. 6. In the presence of all her despisers With a song never uttered before She will rise and be gone in a moment Till the great tribulation is o'er. 7. I am glad I have learned of her meekness I am proud that my name is on her book For I want to be one never fearing The face of my Savior to look. 8. When He cometh descending from heaven On the cloud that He writes in His Word I'll be joyfully carried to meet Him On the wings of that great speckled bird.
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Written by: GUY MARTIN SMITH
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10 facts about this song
History"Great Speckled Bird" is a hymn originating from Southern American gospel. It was later made immensely popular worldwide by country music singer Roy Acuff in 1936.
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Songwriting CreditsAcuff did not write the song, despite it being one of his most notable performances. The song is believed to have originated from Reverend Guy Smith in the early 20th century.
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InterpretationThe song is often interpreted as a biblical allegory, with the 'great speckled bird' being a symbol of the Christian Church.
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PopularityDespite it being written as a gospel country song, the "Great Speckled Bird" became popular among both religious and non-religious audiences after Acuff's rendition of the song.
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InfluenceThe song's success played a significant role in popularizing traditional country music and making Roy Acuff one of the genre's earliest stars.
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Cover VersionsMany other artists have covered "Great Speckled Bird", including Johnny Cash and Kitty Wells, solidifying its place as a classic country gospel song.
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The Grand Ole OpryRoy Acuff performed "Great Speckled Bird" at the Grand Ole Opry, a weekly country music stage concert in Nashville, Tennessee. The song's fame helped cement both Acuff's and the Opry's reputation in country music history.
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Roy Acuff's Deluxe 78The version of "Great Speckled Bird" that Acuff recorded for Columbia's budget label 'Harmony' in 1936 sold well over 100,000 copies.
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Song AchievementsThe song was named one of the top 100 Western songs of all time by the Western Writers of America.
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Preservation"Great Speckled Bird" has been preserved in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, and artistically significant."
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