Lovin' You Anyway
Bobby Bare · Singin' in the Kitchen (w. Family) [RCA Victor] [1974]
Bobby Bare & Jeannie Bare
(Okay, kids. Now me and your mama gonna sing a song.)
It don't matter what you do and it don't matter what you say
Honey you know I'll be lovin' you anyway yes I will
And it don't matter if you come to stay or if you come to play
Honey you know I'll be lovin' you anyway/
I'll be lovin' you fast and lastly longin'ly on your birthday and in between
When your friends all up and gone I'm the one you can count on
It don't matter if it lasts forever or just today
Honey you know I'll be lovin' you anyway.
--- Instrumental ---
I'll be lovin' you rain or shine, snow or sleet, in the alley or on the street
Anytime anyway anyhow anywhere turn around and I'll be there
It don't matter if you're young and gay or if you're old and gray
Honey you know I'll be lovin' you anyway.
Honey you know I'll be lovin' you anyway...
Lovin' You Anyway
Bobby Bare's "Lovin' You Anyway" stands as a quintessential example of his late-career country-pop fusion, released on the 1974 album *Singin' in the Kitchen (w. Family)*. Recorded with his family, the track reflects Bare's signature ability to blend traditional storytelling with a polished, radio-friendly sound that defined his later work. The song captures the enduring nature of love through a gentle, acoustic arrangement that highlights his distinctive baritone voice. As part of his extensive discography, this recording showcases his versatility beyond his earlier outlaw country roots, cementing his status as a respected figure in American country music who successfully bridged generational gaps with his melodic approach.