In the Misty Moonlight
Bobby Bare · Tunes for Two (w. Skeeter Davis) [RCA Victor] [1965]
In the misty moonlight by the flickering firelight
Any place is all right long as I'm with you
In a faraway land on the trophic sea sand
If your hand's in my hand I won't be blue.
Way up on the mountain, a way down in the valley
I know I'll be happy anyplace anywhere I don't care
In the misty moonlight by the flickering firelight
Any place is all right long as you are there.
You know I could be happy in just one little room
With only a table and a chair
As happy as I'd be in a kingdom by the sea
Darling, if you're there.
And I could be rich or I could be poor
But if you were by my side
I could be anyplace in the whole wide world
And I know that I'll be satisfied.
Way up on the mountain, a way down in the valley
I know I'll be happy anyplace anywhere I don't care
In the misty moonlight by the flickering firelight
Any place is all right long as you are there.
Any place is all right long as you are there...
In the Misty Moonlight
Bobby Bare's 'In the Misty Moonlight' stands as a quintessential example of his mid-1960s country-pop crossover appeal. Recorded for the collaborative album Tunes for Two alongside Skeeter Davis, the track showcases Bare's signature clear tenor and his ability to blend traditional country instrumentation with accessible pop sensibilities. This period marked a significant era in Bare's discography, where he frequently explored duet formats and romantic themes that resonated with a broad audience. The recording captures the polished production values typical of RCA Victor releases from that time, emphasizing vocal harmony and melodic warmth. As part of a body of work that includes numerous chart-topping singles, this song reflects the artist's versatility and his enduring influence on the genre's evolution during the 1960s.