Singer of Sad Songs
Bobby Bare · -Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down [RCA Camden] [1974]
Widow Jones couldn't make it on her own
Frank was 'lectrafied leaving six kids half grown
In her misery she sent for me the singer of sad songs
And I sympathized and eulogized Frank Jones.
And she cried singer of sad songs
I need your services today
Doctor of broken hearts
I'll wash your clothes and mend your socks for your pay.
Farmer Brown had always dreamed of city lights
Mini skirts on pretty girls were in his sights
So one early morn he left his corn to harvest a field of sin
Mrs Brown called me shortly after three a.m.
And she cried singer of sad songs
I need your services today
Doctor of broken hearts
Got some early hybrid corn for your pay.
Lovely Lucy sat there sippin' a glass of wine
She was at the church waitin' till after nine
But the groom to be was somewhere free with a case of yellow spine
Lovely Lucy is still a virgin and that's a crime.
And she cried singer of sad songs
I need your services today
Doctor of broken hearts
Got a slightly used diamond for your pay...
Singer of Sad Songs
Bobby Bare's "Singer of Sad Songs" captures the melancholic essence that defined much of his country music career. Released in 1974 on the RCA Camden label, the track appears on the compilation Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down, a collection that highlights his versatility beyond his biggest chart hits. Bare was renowned for his ability to blend traditional country storytelling with a modern, sometimes pop-influenced sensibility, often exploring themes of heartbreak and everyday struggles. This recording serves as a testament to his skill in delivering emotional narratives through a straightforward, unpretentious vocal style. While perhaps not his most commercially celebrated single, the song remains a fitting addition to his extensive discography, showcasing the depth and consistency of his work during the mid-1970s era of Nashville country music.