Silver Threads and Golden Needles is a popular song originally released in 1956 by Wanda Jackson. It was later covered by various artists, including Linda Ronstadt, who released her version in 1973 as part of her album “Don’t Cry Now.” Ronstadt’s rendition became a hit and further solidified her status as a prominent figure in the country rock genre.
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Did You Know

  • The song was originally recorded by Wanda Jackson in 1956.
  • Linda Ronstadt’s version was released in 1973 as part of her album “Don’t Cry Now.”

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Album ‘Don’t Cry Now’

  • The song became one of Ronstadt’s biggest hits, reaching number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

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Lyrics

I don’t want your lonely mansion with a tear in every room

All I want’s the love you promised beneath the haloed moon

But you think I should be happy with your money and your name

And hide myself in sorrow while you play your cheating game

Silver threads and golden needles cannot mend this heart of mine

And I dare not drown my sorrows in the warm glow of your wine

You can’t buy my love with money cause I never was that kind

Silver threads and golden needles cannot mend this heart of mine

Silver threads and golden needles cannot mend this heart of mine

And I dare not drown my sorrows in the warm glow of your wine

You can’t buy my love with money cause I never was that kind

Silver threads and golden needles cannot mend this heart of mine

Silver threads and golden needles cannot mend this heart of mine