About The Song
“Inherit the Wind” is not a song by Elvis Presley. Instead, it’s a title of a film. “Inherit the Wind” is a 1960 American film adaptation of the 1955 play of the same name. It is a fictionalized account of the 1925 Scopes “Monkey” Trial, which resulted from the prosecution of a high school teacher, John T. Scopes, for violating a Tennessee state law that prohibited the teaching of evolution in schools. Here are five facts about the film:
- Plot: “Inherit the Wind” tells the story of a fictionalized version of the Scopes Trial, where a young teacher, Bertram Cates, is accused of teaching evolution in violation of state law. The trial becomes a national spectacle, with two famed lawyers, Henry Drummond and Matthew Harrison Brady, representing the defense and prosecution, respectively.
- Social Commentary: The film serves as a commentary on the tension between science and religion, as well as the freedom of speech and the right to teach scientific principles in public schools.
- Star-Studded Cast: The film features an ensemble cast including Spencer Tracy as Henry Drummond, Fredric March as Matthew Harrison Brady, and Gene Kelly as E.K. Hornbeck. Their performances received critical acclaim and contributed to the film’s success.
- Acclaimed Adaptation: “Inherit the Wind” received positive reviews from critics upon its release and was nominated for multiple Academy Awards, including Best Actor for Spencer Tracy and Best Adapted Screenplay for Nedrick Young and Harold Jacob Smith.
- Enduring Relevance: The themes explored in “Inherit the Wind,” particularly the conflict between science and religion, continue to resonate in contemporary society. The film remains a classic example of courtroom drama and a thought-provoking exploration of fundamental societal issues.
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Lyrics
Baby don’t fall in love with me
I’ll only bring you grief
Baby, don’t set your heart on me
I’ll only have to leave‘Cause the north wind flows through my veins
Like my dad there’s a dream in my brain
In the morning I’ll have to leave again
That’s how it is when you inherit the wind
Inherit the windDaddy, he was a traveling man
I hardly knew his face
Momma, she cried for him at night
He never stayed in one place‘Cause the north wind flows through my veins
Like my dad there’s a dream in my brain
In the morning I’ll have to leave again
That’s how it is when you inherit the wind
Inherit the windOh I can’t give you the love you need
I just won’t be here that long
But if you still want me here tonight
I’ll love you till the break of dawn‘Cause the north wind flows through my veins
Like my dad there’s a dream in my brain
In the morning I’ll have to leave again
That’s how it is when you inherit the wind
Inherit the wind
Inherit the wind, inherit the wind