People, People, PEOPLE! top Ten: Love of the Common People (#4)

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Before you say it, I know today's song is a cover. But this is the version that I grew up with, so it's the one that's sliding into the next slot on my list of favorite songs that have "people" in the title. Then again...this song is so old some of you might not even know the original! Here it is. #4: Love of the Common People - Waylon Jennings Waylon said that the lyrics "were especially meaningful for a poor country boy." Nashville was full of them, too: you may have heard stories about Willie Nelson selling the rights to his songs to buy groceries or pay his rent (Claude Gray's hit "Family Bible" was written by Willie but not credited to him until recently for that very reason). And, with that great Waylon Jennings voice, he made you feel "the hole in your shoe lets the snow come through, and it chills to the bone." As I said, this was the version I grew up with, being a country music kid. The original, however, was by the Four Preps. And, for your daily dose of trivia, their rendition was arranged by "Wrecking Crew" musician Leon Russell. Heartwarming song, either way, showing you what's most important in life. Love of the Common People Written by Ronnie Wilkins and John Hurley Recorded by Waylon Jennings From Love of the Common People, 1967 Faith is your foundation: