Gnarls Barkley - Gone Daddy Gone Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote and recorded 'Gone Daddy Gone'?

   'Gone Daddy Gone' was originally written by Gordon Gano and recorded by his band Violent Femmes. The song was the first single from their debut album, Violent Femmes.

2. What is unique about the lyrics of 'Gone Daddy Gone'?

   The lyrics of 'Gone Daddy Gone' include a complete verse from Willie Dixon's 1954 song 'I Just Want to Make Love to You', which was originally recorded by Muddy Waters. This contribution earns Dixon a composer credit on the song.

3. Did Gnarls Barkley release a music video for their cover of 'Gone Daddy Gone'?

   Yes, Gnarls Barkley released an animated music video for their cover of 'Gone Daddy Gone'. Directed by Chris Milk, it features vocalist Cee-Lo and producer Danger Mouse as fleas who chase a young woman.

4. In which albums and soundtracks has Gnarls Barkley's version of 'Gone Daddy Gone' appeared?

   'Gone Daddy Gone' by Gnarls Barkley is featured on their debut album St. Elsewhere. It also appears in the soundtracks for the video games Tony Hawk's Project 8 and Forza Motorsport 2, as well as in trailers for films like I Think I Love My Wife.

5. How did Gnarls Barkley's cover of 'Gone Daddy Gone' perform on music charts?

   Gnarls Barkley's cover of 'Gone Daddy Gone' peaked at No. 26 on Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks chart and at No. 35 on Billboard's Adult Top 40 chart.

6. When was Gnarls Barkley's version of 'Gone Daddy Gone' released as a single in the UK?

   'Gone Daddy Gone', along with 'Who Cares?', was released as a double A-sided single in the UK on November 6, 2006. The single debuted at No. 60 on the UK Singles Chart a week later.