*First line is the artist name. 1969. The artist name probably won't come to mind. The song is one you've likely heard. This is the original version of this song. It was also recorded later in 1969 by the Hollies and later by Neil Diamond. The title of this song comes from an 1884 book by a minister telling the story of a little girl carrying a big baby boy. People ask her if she's tired. The song title is her response.