In the fifties after many failed attempts to sell his songs, he finally was signed up with Capitol Records and recorded a few rock and roll songs without much chart success. Just before he was drafted into the Army, he wrote a song called 'The All American Boy' and did a demo for his friend, Bill Parsons, to learn and record it. Instead of using the version Bill Parsons did later, the record company, Fraternity Records, decided to use the original demo done by Bobby Bare. The record reached number 2 on the Billboard Top 100, but it was wrongly credited to Bill Parsons.
His real big break came when RCA boss and guitarist Chet Atkins signed him to the RCA label. The first song he released on this label, 'Shame On Me', sold nearly a million copies and pushed Bobby Bare to fame overnight. His second RCA release, 'Detroit City' won him a Grammy for the best song of the year. Then a surge of hits followed, including '500 Miles Away From Home', 'Four Strong Winds' and others. He has also recorded two very successful albums with Skeeter Davis and has also dueted with Lacy J. Dalton and Rosanne Cash and additionally had a major hit as part of a trio with Norma Jean (singer) and Liz Anderson in 1967 titled 'The Game of Triangles'.
He moved to Mercury label in 1970 and had two big hits from early Kris Kristofferson compositions, 'Come Sundown' and 'Please Don't Tell Me How The Story Ends' before returning to RCA label where he produced his own records. Later Bare moved to CBS label and in 1979, he helped establish Rosanne Cash's career by singing with her on "No Memories Hangin' Round". Bare's singles for Columbia Records included 'The Jogger', 'Tequila Sheila', 'Gotta Get Rid Of This Band', 'When Hippies Get Older' and 'Numbers'. He later recorded for EMI with little success.
Bobby Bare is a versatile singer, and in the 70s started to release novelty songs recorded live with selected audiences. One of such songs, 'Marie Laveau' about a witch, reached the number one position on the country chart. This song was written by his friend, a very talented song writer, poet, author and cartoonist Shel Silverstein. He also penned many other songs for Bobby Bare including a Grammy nominated hit called 'Daddy What If' which he recorded with his five year old son, Bobby Bare Jr, who later became a star on his own. Bobby Bare later recorded a very successful album with his family and penned mainly by Shel called 'Singing in The Kitchen'. It was nominated for best group category in Grammy Awards but was declined by Bobby himself.
He later took chances recording strange, controversial material as 'Dropkick Me Jesus (Through The Goalposts Of Life)' (a 1976 Grammy nominee) and the expletive-driven 'Redneck Hippie Romance' with much success.
Bobby Bare is also the first to come up with a concept album called 'Bird Named Yesterday' which was very successful. His most successful concept album is 'Lullaby Legends and Lies'.
Bobby Bare was also given an opportunity to star in the movies. He did a Western with Troy Donahue called A Distant Trumpet, and a few episodes of a TV series called No Time for Sergeants. He turned his back on Hollywood to pursue his career in Country Music.
In 1998 he formed the band Old Dogs together with his friends Jerry Reed, Mel Tillis and Waylon Jennings.
In addition to the above, Bobby Bare is credited for introducing Waylon Jennings to RCA. He is also one of the first to record from many well known song writers such as Jack Clement, Harlan Howard, Billy Joe Shaver, Mickey Newberry, Tom T. Hall, Kris Kristofferson, and many others. He later had a TV series called 'Bobby Bare & Friends, A Song Writer Showcase'. Recently, he has recorded a new album after over 20 years called 'The Moon Was Blue' produced by his son. His son, Bobby Bare, Jr., is also a musician.
Talk Me Some Sense
Bobby Bare Lyrics
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Put a song of love and laughter on your face
Talk me some sense talk me some sense
Cause the way you're talkin' now is a digrace
I've heard enough o' your talk about the world that is to be
You say it's sick and sinful and then any fool should see
You sing songs of agitation and usin' funny rhymes
The whole new trend and your preachin' friend is a great big waste of time
Talk me some sense talk me some sense
Just call me a illiterate or any other name
But no matter how you bug me up I'll tell you without shame
Don't know where your world is but it sounds quite a mess
But here on earth we waste our time on things like happiness
Talk me some sense talk me some sense
The lyrics of Bobby Bare's song "Talk Me Some Sense" are a plea to a person to change their negative and pessimistic attitude towards the world. The singer of the song is frustrated with the other person constantly talking about how the world is sick and sinful, and how any fool could see it. The singer asks the other person to put a song of love and laughter on their face and talk some sense into them. The singer does not want to hear any more agitation or preachy songs from the other person, as they feel it's a waste of time.
The singer is expressing the frustration of dealing with someone who seems to be lost in their own negative thoughts and is unable to see the positive aspects of life. The person is so focused on the problems in the world that they are unable to enjoy the simple pleasures of life, such as happiness. The singer wants the other person to change their perspective and focus on the good things in life, rather than dwelling on the negatives.
Overall, "Talk Me Some Sense" is a song about the importance of having a positive and optimistic attitude towards life. Instead of dwelling on the negatives, the singer encourages the other person to focus on the positive aspects of life, such as love and laughter. The song serves as a reminder that life is short, and it's important to appreciate the good things in life while we can.
Line by Line Meaning
Talk me some sense talk me some sense
Please speak to me in a way that makes logical sense and helps me understand your perspective.
Put a song of love and laughter on your face
Please approach the conversation with positivity and kindness.
Cause the way you're talkin' now is a digrace
Your current behavior and communication style is a disappointment and not productive.
I've heard enough o' your talk about the world that is to be
I have listened to your opinions about the future world and how it should be.
You say it's sick and sinful and then any fool should see
You believe that the future world is filled with negative qualities that any reasonable person would agree with.
You sing songs of agitation and usin' funny rhymes
You express yourself in an agitated manner, often using humor and unconventional means to convey your message.
The whole new trend and your preachin' friend is a great big waste of time
Your latest approach and the friend you are following are not productive and are a waste of time.
Talk me some sense talk me some sense
Again, please communicate with me in a clear and logical manner.
Just call me a illiterate or any other name
You can insult me in any way you like.
But no matter how you bug me up I'll tell you without shame
You can attempt to annoy me all you want, but I will not be ashamed of speaking my mind.
Don't know where your world is but it sounds quite a mess
I do not understand or agree with your vision of the future world, as it seems chaotic and disorganized.
But here on earth we waste our time on things like happiness
However, on this planet, we prioritize things like joy and contentment instead of focusing solely on negative aspects of the world.
Talk me some sense talk me some sense
Once again, please communicate with me in a logical and productive manner.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: COLLEY, MANTZ
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