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.
My Heart Cries For You
Bobby Bare Lyrics
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If you're in Minnesota, I'll be there, too
You'll have a million chances to start anew
But you know my love is endless for you
And my heart cries for you
Sighs for you, dies for you
And my arms long for you
So please come back to me
The lyrics of Bobby Bare's song "My Heart Cries For You" express the unbreakable bond and endless love between two individuals. The singer expresses their willingness to follow their lover wherever they may go, be it Arizona or Minnesota. They understand that their lover may have many chances to start anew, but their love will remain unchanged and limitless. The chorus echoes the intensity of the emotions present, with the singer exclaiming their heart's yearning for their lover to return to them. The phrase "my heart cries for you, sighs for you, dies for you," highlights the pain and desperation felt by the singer, as they long for their lover's return. The final line, "So please come back to me," is a plea for their lover to return and reunite with them, as their love is eternal.
Overall, the song captures the intensity and depth of true love, where nothing can break the bond between two individuals. The lyrics paint a picture of a love that transcends time and distance, and the singer's passionate plea for their lover's return, perfectly captures the emotions of a heartbroken soul.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're in Arizona, I'll follow you
No matter where you go, I'll always be there with you.
If you're in Minnesota, I'll be there, too
I'll travel across the country just to be near you.
You'll have a million chances to start anew
Even if you decide to move on and start fresh, I'll still be here loving you.
But you know my love is endless for you
My love for you knows no bounds and will never fade.
And my heart cries for you
My heart aches and yearns for you, desperately longing to be reunited.
Sighs for you, dies for you
My longing for you is so deep that I am barely surviving without you.
And my arms long for you
I am constantly craving your presence by my side.
So please come back to me
Please return to my loving arms where you belong.
Contributed by Evan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.