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.
Singin' in the Kitchen
Bobby Bare Lyrics
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Here we go singin' in the kitchen all together now singin' in the kitchen
Everybody singin' in the kitchen bangin' on the pots and pans
Mommy and daddy singin' in the kitchen baby laughin' singin' in the kitchen
All the kids singin' in the kitchen bangin' on the pots and pans
Supper's done and table's clear baby wants a bottle and I want beer
And I clap hands and everybody sings dishes cling and banjo rings
There's gravy on these guitar strings but I don't really care
Cause here we are singin' in the kitchen all together now singin' in the kitchen
Everybody singin' in the kitchen bangin' on the pots and pans
I'll play the comb and you'll play the spoons
I'll sing the words and you'll sing the tunes
We'll wake up the old Man in the Moon cause we sing so loud yeah
I'll hug ya all and you'll hug mother snuggle up close to one another
Just like bread on a piece of butter Lord it makes me feel so proud
Cause here we are singin' in the kitchen all together now singin' in the kitchen
Everybody singin' in the kitchen bangin' on the pots and pans
Now the fireplace embers're glowin' red everybody's tired and it's time for bed
Baby's noddin' his sleepy head so let's sing quiet now
What do we love (singin' in the kitchen) can't get enough (singin' in the kitchen)
Whole lotta love singin' in the kitchen bangin' on the pats and pans
Mommy and daddy (singin' in the kitchen) a little bitty baby (singin' in the kitchen)
All the kids singin' in the kitchen bangin' on the pots and pans
(Here we go) singin' in the kitchen all together now singin' in the kitchen
Everybody singin' in the kitchen bangin' on the pots and pans
Yeah mommy and daddy singin' in the kitchen baby laughin' singin' in the kitchen
All the kids singin' in the kitchen bangin' on the pots and pans
The lyrics to Bobby Bare's song "Singin' in the Kitchen" describe a joyful scene of a family spending time together in the kitchen, singing and making music with everyday objects like pots and pans. The family is multi-generational, with mommy, daddy, little baby, and all the kids participating. Supper is over, and instead of retiring to separate rooms or activities, the family comes together to make music and celebrate the bonds of love they share. The song captures the essence of the simple pleasures, the joys of family life, and the power of music to bring people together.
The song has a nostalgic charm and highlights the importance of family, togetherness, and shared experiences. The opening line, "Here we go singin' in the kitchen all together now singin' in the kitchen," sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the family joins together to create a joyful noise. The lyrics are filled with vivid imagery, such as "gravy on these guitar strings," and "bread on a piece of butter," that enhance the sense of warmth, love, and coziness. The closing verse slows down the tempo to signal the end of the day and the need for rest, but the music continues, just at a quieter level. The song ends with the family still together, still making music.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we go singin' in the kitchen all together now singin' in the kitchen
Let's all sing together while hanging out in the kitchen
Everybody singin' in the kitchen bangin' on the pots and pans
Everyone is having a great time singing and making noise with kitchen utensils
Mommy and daddy singin' in the kitchen baby laughin' singin' in the kitchen
Even the parents and the baby are enjoying the singing and laughter in the kitchen
All the kids singin' in the kitchen bangin' on the pots and pans
The children are happily participating and making noise in the kitchen
Supper's done and table's clear baby wants a bottle and I want beer
After supper is over, the baby needs a bottle and the singer wants a beer
Lord I sure am glad I'm here where there's lotsa love to share
The singer is grateful to be in a place where there's an abundance of love to go around
And I clap hands and everybody sings dishes cling and banjo rings
The singer encourages others to participate by clapping hands and making noise with dishes and banjos
There's gravy on these guitar strings but I don't really care
There might be some mess and chaos, but the singer doesn't mind because everyone is happy
I'll play the comb and you'll play the spoons
The singer and the listeners can participate by playing household items as instruments
I'll sing the words and you'll sing the tunes
The singer will lead the group in singing while they follow along with the tune
We'll wake up the old Man in the Moon cause we sing so loud yeah
The group will sing so loud that it might even wake up the Man in the Moon
I'll hug ya all and you'll hug mother snuggle up close to one another
After the singing, the group will bond by hugging and snuggling together
Just like bread on a piece of butter Lord it makes me feel so proud
The singer feels proud and happy to create a moment of togetherness and love
Now the fireplace embers're glowin' red everybody's tired and it's time for bed
As the night comes to a close, everyone is tired and it's time to go to bed
Baby's noddin' his sleepy head so let's sing quiet now
The baby is getting tired, so the group will sing quietly to soothe and calm him
What do we love (singin' in the kitchen) can't get enough (singin' in the kitchen)
The group loves singing in the kitchen and can't get enough of it
Whole lotta love singin' in the kitchen bangin' on the pats and pans
Singing and making noise in the kitchen is a way to share a lot of love in a fun way
Yeah mommy and daddy singin' in the kitchen baby laughin' singin' in the kitchen
Even at the end of the night, the parents and baby are still enjoying the singing and laughter in the kitchen
All the kids singin' in the kitchen bangin' on the pots and pans
Even the children are still happily participating and making noise in the kitchen
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: SHEL SILVERSTEIN
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