It's really about all the regrets in a woman's life,before she gets bogged down by the needs of others,and suddenly she thinks,i will never ride through Paris with the wind blowing in my hair,cos that time has passed,unless there is a bloody miracle!!!
I feel that the long white car is a space rocket and the list of things she could do were imaginary stuff to keep her mind occupied. She bowed and curtsied to the President before setting off to walk to the launch pad and she's still up there in space - SPYING ON US !!!
Yeah, well that's my interpretation of it & you're not going to convince me otherwise ;-)
will always be greatfull to husband 4 the intro to these guys back in the day late 80s they always make me cry and laugh not many can do that tats why they are the greatest
I think people miss the fact that she commits suicide at the end, because stepping off the roof of your home into forever is pretty self-explanatory. So yeah it's a beautiful but it really sad too.
I don't think she committs suicide. The lyrics are: "She bowed and curtsied to the man/
Who reached and offered her his hand/And led her down to the long white car/That waited pass the crowd" 'Long white car' would seem to be an ambulance - which means 'the man' leading her to it would most likely be a parademic. So she was taken away after a breakdown, and the Paris trip at the end is her delusional imaginings.
@draghynmystress - In an interview on 24 June 2007, Marianne Faithfull, who recorded the song after Dr. Hook, said that in the story, Lucy climbs to the roof top but gets taken away by "the man who ... offered her his hand" in an ambulance ("long white car") to a mental hospital, and that the final lines ("At the age of thirty-seven she knew she'd found forever / As she rode along through Paris with the warm wind in her hair ...") are actually in her imagination at the hospital.
@wjosephsimmons That's Marianne's take on the song. If your going to post something get the full story behind it:
"The Ballad of Lucy Jordan was, Faithfull explained, originally a hit for Dr Hook (I had no idea of this) and she said that she heard the song and knew that she could turn it around and present it from the woman's point of view; make it into a kind of anthem. The ending of the song does not mean that Lucy Jordan commits suicide - rather she is taken away to an asylum.."
@draghynmystress - Okay, so how is my comment incomplete? Where (other than the fact that Faithfull's rendition was used in "Thelma and Louise") does it imply suicide in the lyrics?
@draghynmystress - Well I suppose with a vivid imagination you might interpret it as suicidal behavior, but to me it suggests mental illness more "... or run naked through the shady street screaming all the way".
@wjosephsimmons Not going to argue this, though it's not a far stretch of "vivid" imagination to come to the conclusion she wanted to commit suicide. I don't talk lightly on this subject - not as someone who has lost many loved ones to suicide or as having tried to commit suicide myself. I will tell you though as a woman who has tried to committ suicide this song has alot of meaning behind it.
You can interpret this song how how you choose, as I will.
@draghynmystress It is an anthem for all the women chained to a live of domestic imprisonment with the spirit of excitement and adventure alive and strong and calling to them from deep in within their souls. Lucy simply couldn't cope. Whatever became of her, who knows. I like to think that she found herself and learned to love and respect herself and to live and honest and rewarding life, breaking away from her chains. Sometimes a breakdown leads to a breakthrough. Power 2 all women!!!
hey 44nomore/ you asked me if I preferred Hook to Faithful. I have always liked both the same. When it came down to my songs I took the first to accept. I play Hook's version more though. Hook never got the recognition he deserved. One of the great singers who sang all songs with the emotion and energy that belonged.
Thank you Shel. You enlightened me as a child and inspired me as an adult. Thank you Dennis for your gift of your amazing passion and voice that bring your songs straight to my home and my heart. I love these two poets.
The music of Dr Hook is inspirational.Reminding us its our choices that that set us on the paths we walk.Take responsibility for your choices,blame no one.
could never understand how my mam felt about this song when she was 37,,, but i will be 37 in july and this song is haunting me,,, the words are killing me,, only thing is i have been in paris,,,,
"Anything by Dr. Hook" has always been my favorite song.
It's funny how music becomes so much a part of who you are. My kids (in their mid 30's) were both raised on this music, and they love it as much as I do.
@bannie Im in the same boat as your kids, my Dad loved Dr Hook, Smokie & the Eagles. so singing along to these tunes is like second nature to me & my siblings. As it will probably be for my kids aswell.
This song was "popularized" in the movie Thelma and Louise and I believe that Marrianne Faithful was the vocalist for that version of the song but, in agreement with what someone else said, Marrianne Faithful's rendition didn't impress me as much as the original song. (But, Faithful has done some memorable songs that are in my iTunes library!)
I adore this song, in spite of the message that lives can go unsatisfied, which in turn suggests that we should live life as fully as we can.
this music takes lots of us back to a simpler time when loving and partying where all that life was about ,, now sadly my children live in fear , and have no idea of the freedom we had back then ,,,,,, morbid? maybee but anyone who came of age in the 70s will understand me ,,,,,,, DR. HOOK is still the best
twee123456 You are not an old softie. You appreciate good music and you're not afraid to say it touches you deeply. I have sat for over an hour listening to my oldies and crying as it brought back memories and relieved all stress. It was a beautiful escape from the stresses of life on this physical plane on which we live.
re-arrange what flowers? and my last baby is starting school in sept! I have still never been taken to paris but had to sell my sports car as it wouldn't take a baby car seat. Sadly I am not even anywhere near 37 anymore! Clearly have nothing going for me these days whilst my husband is still of to work and successfully climbing the career ladder without a backward glance!!
I always hoped that my life will change before or at 37...alas it did not and I am never going to drive through Paris in a sports car...although, I have 3 days left before I turn 38...one can only dream about miracles!!
Found the belinda carlisle version...am trying to upload to here..but I new to the uploading side of this, and have NO clue how to put pictures to tune...any help anybody???
@Marcoscazzer Well done, you Sir are a gentleman and a scholar; you made me realise how much I owe to my wife and still haven't repaid her love and hope she has given me.
Great song but so many different stories about what the song is all about.
I was told when i was younger that it is about a woman named lucy who fantasises about a better life and turns to drugs to forget about the bad times.
Lucy Jordan is about a housewife in the late sixties. She lives in a nice surburban house, and is, as home working houseswifes were at that time, doing what she are supposed to: Cleaning, kids, food etc. She is not on drugs but is an alcoholic. She turns crazy. "The long white care pass the crowd" are a mental hospital car. (In her twisted mind its becomes the "white sports car. And the nice man is from the physiatric hosp. A song only Dennis can sing and only Shell Silvestein can write. Kim
In 1999 I started working on my Bucket List after a health scare, and I'm so thankful that I didn't turn into Lucy. I've done just about everything I dreamed of when I was young, and don't regret any of it.
What really sets this version of "Lucy Jordan" in a caliber of its own are the steel drum percussion effects in the background! Gives the tune an almost Caribbean flavor.... Great Job!
Love Dr Hook....one of those bands you never remember all the songs of or when someone asks you what music you like their name slips your mind but what great music....and what a distinctive voice, this and the Marianne Faithful version both great in their different ways...
Where in the hell is Cameron Mackintosh? The ballad of Lucy Jordan ....based on the songs of Dr Hook, would be a worldwide smash...songs come no better than this...and the narrative flows!
Most of hooks songs will make your heart hurt that is the magic of listening to a real heartfelt song by them. We like softies here well kinda you know what I mean.
@inneedoftherapie Agree, but... If you like that Dennis Locorriere voice and style of music you don't know to laugh or cry then you never forget the man who created all this - great Shel Silvestein. RIP by now.
There is a lot of his work also performed by Bobby Bare. The man in country i love more than any other at this field. But again - he goes as real shiny star with Shel .
The official song was composed by a young virgin that was tortured to an extreme in the late spring of 1967 and her only escape was to run down Jean Talon Street totally naked. And, she had dreams that would never be fullfilled. And, it changes from 27, 37, 47... But, I like this version better than Maryanne Faithful who was recuperating from a knife wound slashed across her neck.
The Ballad Of Lucy Jordan, although written in '73 by prolific songwriter, artist, poet and storyteller Shel Silverstein, was not officially released until 1975. Surprisingly to many, the original version was released by soft-rock band Dr Hook,
I like this. I'd rather see a video like this, than see a version with a muddy sound. See also Marianne Faithfull's version. Quite different, but also good. Shel Silverstein had a way with words.
thanks alot for this brilliant song, i've been trying to find this song for months as i had a couple of lines in my head and couldn't get a title for. brilliant
Shel Silverstein was a prolific writer, poet and humorist. There's so much fabric to this man's life, you really SHOULD read his entry in wikipedia to get a full view of this true artist. I'm not sure exactly how he got "hooked" up (sorry) with Dr. Hook, but it turned out to be one of those serendipitous events that worked well for him, them and music fans the world over. I don't think any other band could have done justice to this man's songs the way they did.
They met because of the Movie back in 1970 because of the movie "Who is Harry Kellerman and why is he saying these terrible things about me?" also on Wikipedia under Dr. Hook. I grew up listening to these guys. Loved them then, still do.
that is how dennis and shel met for those of you who do not know. great movie to watch also for all you hoook fans since they did the entire soundtrack.
I have always been a great fan of Dr. Hook and also love the version of this song by Marrianne Faithfull, but i never knew that Dr. Hook recorded and wrote it. I love very much and even more. Dr. Hook really put the motion into this brillant sad song. i can't get enough of it.
the didn't write it, it was written by a poet called Shel Silverstein, but Dr. Hook was the first to record it. i like you love this version by Marianne Faithful as well as this version. its great
i love this song she didnt commit suicied i dont believe that she got what she wanted so this is a happy song
greenmachine233 1 week ago
It's really about all the regrets in a woman's life,before she gets bogged down by the needs of others,and suddenly she thinks,i will never ride through Paris with the wind blowing in my hair,cos that time has passed,unless there is a bloody miracle!!!
gerbiegirl 2 weeks ago
I feel that the long white car is a space rocket and the list of things she could do were imaginary stuff to keep her mind occupied. She bowed and curtsied to the President before setting off to walk to the launch pad and she's still up there in space - SPYING ON US !!!
Yeah, well that's my interpretation of it & you're not going to convince me otherwise ;-)
boggym1999 2 weeks ago
My Mum LOVES this song..she plays it when shes sad and it cheers her up <3 It is a cool tune I like the kettledrums :-)
JordynleeR1 1 month ago
will always be greatfull to husband 4 the intro to these guys back in the day late 80s they always make me cry and laugh not many can do that tats why they are the greatest
sineadc1973 1 month ago
she didn't commit suicide, she was institutionalised, the long white car was the ambulance,
ldonegan09 1 month ago
the most awesome medicine show tune ever!!!
genegol75 2 months ago
Dr Hook...so many great songs. This is one of the best.
NigelCJones 2 months ago in playlist NigelCJones's favorites 2
never did it..don't want to go to that chichenshit country..but it is a good song..
paragtime 4 months ago
I think you can ride thru paris with the warm wind in your hair at any age, go for it if you get the opportunity
Hbomb6440 4 months ago
Geiler Song
gismohuutsch 5 months ago
Love Dr hook in fact listened to them over and over, must have drove my neighbours mad with this one, Sorry everyone
dercarsus 6 months ago
I think people miss the fact that she commits suicide at the end, because stepping off the roof of your home into forever is pretty self-explanatory. So yeah it's a beautiful but it really sad too.
daylanrayne 6 months ago 2
I don't think she committs suicide. The lyrics are: "She bowed and curtsied to the man/
Who reached and offered her his hand/And led her down to the long white car/That waited pass the crowd" 'Long white car' would seem to be an ambulance - which means 'the man' leading her to it would most likely be a parademic. So she was taken away after a breakdown, and the Paris trip at the end is her delusional imaginings.
bogoas81 4 months ago
@bogoas81 that's also Marianne Faithfull's interpretation of the song.
musicaltheatergeek79 2 months ago
One of my favorite songs!!! Though I don't think most realize this is about suicide.
draghynmystress 7 months ago
@draghynmystress - In an interview on 24 June 2007, Marianne Faithfull, who recorded the song after Dr. Hook, said that in the story, Lucy climbs to the roof top but gets taken away by "the man who ... offered her his hand" in an ambulance ("long white car") to a mental hospital, and that the final lines ("At the age of thirty-seven she knew she'd found forever / As she rode along through Paris with the warm wind in her hair ...") are actually in her imagination at the hospital.
wjosephsimmons 7 months ago
@wjosephsimmons That's Marianne's take on the song. If your going to post something get the full story behind it:
"The Ballad of Lucy Jordan was, Faithfull explained, originally a hit for Dr Hook (I had no idea of this) and she said that she heard the song and knew that she could turn it around and present it from the woman's point of view; make it into a kind of anthem. The ending of the song does not mean that Lucy Jordan commits suicide - rather she is taken away to an asylum.."
draghynmystress 7 months ago
@draghynmystress - Okay, so how is my comment incomplete? Where (other than the fact that Faithfull's rendition was used in "Thelma and Louise") does it imply suicide in the lyrics?
wjosephsimmons 7 months ago
@wjosephsimmons And just what do you think she was doing on that rooftop? Singing for everyone? She was trying to commit suicide!
draghynmystress 7 months ago
@draghynmystress - Well I suppose with a vivid imagination you might interpret it as suicidal behavior, but to me it suggests mental illness more "... or run naked through the shady street screaming all the way".
wjosephsimmons 7 months ago
@wjosephsimmons Not going to argue this, though it's not a far stretch of "vivid" imagination to come to the conclusion she wanted to commit suicide. I don't talk lightly on this subject - not as someone who has lost many loved ones to suicide or as having tried to commit suicide myself. I will tell you though as a woman who has tried to committ suicide this song has alot of meaning behind it.
You can interpret this song how how you choose, as I will.
draghynmystress 7 months ago
@draghynmystress - It is a really beautiful song. Peace!
wjosephsimmons 7 months ago
@draghynmystress It is an anthem for all the women chained to a live of domestic imprisonment with the spirit of excitement and adventure alive and strong and calling to them from deep in within their souls. Lucy simply couldn't cope. Whatever became of her, who knows. I like to think that she found herself and learned to love and respect herself and to live and honest and rewarding life, breaking away from her chains. Sometimes a breakdown leads to a breakthrough. Power 2 all women!!!
ladyfuschia 6 months ago
Love all DR, Hook . I,ve got about ten c.d.s of theirs and seen them in concert they were fantastic.
muriel29north 7 months ago
@muriel29north I saw them in concert last year!!!Was amazing!!
draghynmystress 7 months ago
I'd never heard this song before just now, but Lord - I can certainly relate!! It's so nice to know I'm not the only one!!
ladyfuschia 7 months ago
something so stron abe siffre
dcconsi 7 months ago
hey 44nomore/ you asked me if I preferred Hook to Faithful. I have always liked both the same. When it came down to my songs I took the first to accept. I play Hook's version more though. Hook never got the recognition he deserved. One of the great singers who sang all songs with the emotion and energy that belonged.
e61807 7 months ago
Thank you Shel. You enlightened me as a child and inspired me as an adult. Thank you Dennis for your gift of your amazing passion and voice that bring your songs straight to my home and my heart. I love these two poets.
shep903 8 months ago
The music of Dr Hook is inspirational.Reminding us its our choices that that set us on the paths we walk.Take responsibility for your choices,blame no one.
MrLabruce1 8 months ago
could never understand how my mam felt about this song when she was 37,,, but i will be 37 in july and this song is haunting me,,, the words are killing me,, only thing is i have been in paris,,,,
traceybourke34 8 months ago
Give Dennis Locorriere his due. He has a dreamy voice. And he's still performing -- in the U.K.
gttdkt 8 months ago
8 dislikes are just a fly on a pancake....it is a all time great song !!.
Thebestman26 8 months ago 2
the 8 who dislike born in the 90's .... dr. hook are great band ... i like all their songs this are my music during 1980's
studiocdphoto 8 months ago in playlist Dr. Hook Playlist
marriane faithfu-l wiwo ----- dr hooks is the best by far.this song was originally written for dr hook. Brilliant.
freddieseal 9 months ago 2
297 like & 8 don't, wonder if the 8 are 37, female & have no life?
spitfire1304 9 months ago
marcoscazzer, you're having a good life, my friend.
TheHlokey 10 months ago
i was locked up 38 times.
dcconsi 10 months ago
8 people need to ride thru paris in a sports car with the wind blowin thru their hair....... oh and before they are 37 :) top song Dr
spock902 10 months ago 11
Thats what i call a man
tbonner752 10 months ago
Top band and what an awesome voice. I can listen to Dr Hook all day, great talents.
priceshagger 11 months ago
Good version!
zaaritha 1 year ago
good song by dr hook but prefer marriann faithful version
helenm194 1 year ago
Songs like this cannot be dated. they mean so much to people now, as whenever they were written and performed. A true classic .
lyonese1 1 year ago
My 20th favourite song of all time
ardranny 1 year ago
"Anything by Dr. Hook" has always been my favorite song.
It's funny how music becomes so much a part of who you are. My kids (in their mid 30's) were both raised on this music, and they love it as much as I do.
Great thanks to the Dr. Hook bandmembers.
bannie 1 year ago 2
@bannie Personally, I'd say anything by early Dr Hook (and The Medicine Show) was class. They went a bit too commercial for me (Sexy Eyes etc,).
I take your point, though!
ecksact 1 year ago
@bannie Im in the same boat as your kids, my Dad loved Dr Hook, Smokie & the Eagles. so singing along to these tunes is like second nature to me & my siblings. As it will probably be for my kids aswell.
TheBozzie78 1 year ago
Feeling quite proud of myself right now as i have made it to 44!!!!!!! however I still feel the need to scream all the way!
michelescoones 1 year ago 2
That's Cool Marcoscazzer.
poppawheelie59 1 year ago
This song was "popularized" in the movie Thelma and Louise and I believe that Marrianne Faithful was the vocalist for that version of the song but, in agreement with what someone else said, Marrianne Faithful's rendition didn't impress me as much as the original song. (But, Faithful has done some memorable songs that are in my iTunes library!)
I adore this song, in spite of the message that lives can go unsatisfied, which in turn suggests that we should live life as fully as we can.
MarjWyatt 1 year ago
this music takes lots of us back to a simpler time when loving and partying where all that life was about ,, now sadly my children live in fear , and have no idea of the freedom we had back then ,,,,,, morbid? maybee but anyone who came of age in the 70s will understand me ,,,,,,, DR. HOOK is still the best
rabidgnome1 1 year ago 2
twee123456 You are not an old softie. You appreciate good music and you're not afraid to say it touches you deeply. I have sat for over an hour listening to my oldies and crying as it brought back memories and relieved all stress. It was a beautiful escape from the stresses of life on this physical plane on which we live.
multiplesystem 1 year ago
as near perfection as you can get.
MrBlueSky14 1 year ago 2
The Best !! Proud to have seen them live great music .
coffindodgers 1 year ago
beautiful song
benny266698 1 year ago
I think this song is fantastic. Dr Hook does it best, but Wiwa is pretty good also. Not too excited about Faithful's attempt.
59Suntzu 1 year ago 2
having a reflective & complentive moment listen to dr hook
cahoot06 1 year ago
re-arrange what flowers? and my last baby is starting school in sept! I have still never been taken to paris but had to sell my sports car as it wouldn't take a baby car seat. Sadly I am not even anywhere near 37 anymore! Clearly have nothing going for me these days whilst my husband is still of to work and successfully climbing the career ladder without a backward glance!!
michelescoones 1 year ago
Never heard this one before ,knew it from the divine Marianne Faithful.......i like it ,no i love it !
Leggsy 1 year ago
I always hoped that my life will change before or at 37...alas it did not and I am never going to drive through Paris in a sports car...although, I have 3 days left before I turn 38...one can only dream about miracles!!
mslandie1 1 year ago
The song that made my mind up about getting a divorce :) That was over 20 years ago. Gotta love Dr Hook and the Medicine Band :)
Melodysk 1 year ago 2
I have never ever heard a cover version of this track. No could possibly do it after Lenny Locorriere
valerie123114 1 year ago
@valerie123114
You really should have a listen to Marianne Faithfull singing this wonderfull song
Gapples007 1 year ago
Flott musikk
Brumannnnnn 1 year ago
Great song...well done!
Foxyarse2 1 year ago
love this .
sagodip 1 year ago
it's so good, i love it
jiganten 1 year ago
pure pain.
PunkRockPat 1 year ago
This song reminds me of my grandad. This was the last song he listened to before he passed away :'(
williams8807 1 year ago
really nice, have you heard Belinda Carlisle version ( very very good) its on the b side of Always breaking my heart
quasi7373 1 year ago
@quasi7373
Found the belinda carlisle version...am trying to upload to here..but I new to the uploading side of this, and have NO clue how to put pictures to tune...any help anybody???
pkwitch 1 year ago
love this song thx for posting it
harleyhoar 1 year ago 2
What really compliments this tune are the steel drums.... cool sound!
Titan752 1 year ago
A week before my wifes 37th birthday this came on the radio and made her cry.
2 days before her 37th birthday I was driving her through paris in our Marcos with the roof down and the wind blowing through her hair.
At the age of 37, she'd done it. :)
Marcoscazzer 2 years ago 65
@Marcoscazzer
Great I love this reply. Someones wife is in for a big suprise!
davmccorm 1 year ago
@Marcoscazzer Everyone should have a man like you............
waterbugx 1 year ago
@waterbugx Thanks for that :)
But I can be as useless and insensitve as most other blokes too.
I think I earned a lot of brownie points that day though :)
Marcoscazzer 1 year ago 2
@Marcoscazzer you made me cry. What a beautiful thing to do.
niamh556 1 year ago
@Marcoscazzer Well done, you Sir are a gentleman and a scholar; you made me realise how much I owe to my wife and still haven't repaid her love and hope she has given me.
petere101 1 year ago
@Marcoscazzer God bless you for one of the most beautiful comments I've seen on this site...
keen14you 1 year ago
@Marcoscazzer She's a lucky lady to have a feller like you then. Fair play to you mate. Here's hoping you got yours that night! ;)
b1ker47 11 months ago
@Marcoscazzer What a wonderful husband your wife has.
Kaja1956 11 months ago
@Marcoscazzer that sound like love
widowow 10 months ago
@Marcoscazzer that sound like love
widowow 10 months ago
@Marcoscazzer That is such a sweet story, I hope you had a swell time and she made it worthwhile for the both of you.
DirkjeA 9 months ago
@Marcoscazzer Good for you! God bless you both!! Your love for her is a treasure! You are a good man!
ladyfuschia 6 months ago
I prefer Mariannes version, better sung by a woman.
clivetemple 2 years ago
I always enjoy listenig 2 this n have to sing out loud to it
majorsnag 2 years ago
Naturally - a great song of dreams never come to happen... one of the most touching ballads ever!
Who does songs like this nowadays?
50MusicMan 2 years ago
Great song but so many different stories about what the song is all about.
I was told when i was younger that it is about a woman named lucy who fantasises about a better life and turns to drugs to forget about the bad times.
Sadly she has an overdose and dies.
TheGarry1960 2 years ago
Lucy Jordan is about a housewife in the late sixties. She lives in a nice surburban house, and is, as home working houseswifes were at that time, doing what she are supposed to: Cleaning, kids, food etc. She is not on drugs but is an alcoholic. She turns crazy. "The long white care pass the crowd" are a mental hospital car. (In her twisted mind its becomes the "white sports car. And the nice man is from the physiatric hosp. A song only Dennis can sing and only Shell Silvestein can write. Kim
kimmifive 2 years ago
I went on holiday with my ex.
I was 37.
We went to Paris for a week.
I tried to get her to join me in renting a sports car for a day.
She wouldn't.
That was pretty much that.
UNIGILD 2 years ago 4
In 1999 I started working on my Bucket List after a health scare, and I'm so thankful that I didn't turn into Lucy. I've done just about everything I dreamed of when I was young, and don't regret any of it.
carfl05 2 years ago 2
The greatest song ever written...fact!!!
jollywigs 2 years ago
So know where she is coming from though haven't quite made it to the roof just yet! x
michelescoones 2 years ago
4 months on and getting closer to the roof every day!
michelescoones 2 years ago
just driven across the new forrest in the sun and roof down
palmerino55 2 years ago
i have the sports car but no one to take to paris
palmerino55 2 years ago 3
Take me
fruitmuffin 2 years ago 2
dude im so sry :P
MrAero09 2 years ago
Well, she climbs on her rooftop and seen a man with a sportscar and tries to reach it....
I hope you'll never ride THAT sportscar.
schusterlehrling 2 years ago
i could solve your problem!
rosieposie51 2 years ago 2
really nice i'd love to see a live vid of this, check out Belinda carlisle's version it's very good.
quasi7373 2 years ago
What really sets this version of "Lucy Jordan" in a caliber of its own are the steel drum percussion effects in the background! Gives the tune an almost Caribbean flavor.... Great Job!
Titan752 2 years ago
So she does get to ride through Paris with the warm sun in her hair right ?
I better start saving! or in 5 yrs I'll be ringing sylvias mum! :-(
HUEYHOG 2 years ago
ive enjoyed your vids they bring back alot of memories of a easer time :-)
natrlspirit 2 years ago
when i was born this song was blastin in the emergency room so its in my head 11014315055015423125831236556
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paufdaddy11 2 years ago
Out of interest, what were all the numbers for? I've been wondering since I saw your comment three weeks ago. :D
martynleon 2 years ago
im 37 so dis song relates to me ya no so yas this song is awsome ya no tlk to ya later bye bye now bye bye
paufdaddy11 2 years ago
I hope you will get 38.
Lucy Jordan only got 37 years, you know?
schusterlehrling 2 years ago 2
luv this song oooooooooo dr. hook i luv you :):):) cant wait to get married to ya doctor
paufdaddy11 2 years ago
*lach* schööön
FrauDrHOOK 2 years ago
Love Dr Hook....one of those bands you never remember all the songs of or when someone asks you what music you like their name slips your mind but what great music....and what a distinctive voice, this and the Marianne Faithful version both great in their different ways...
jen8998 2 years ago
Great band, great song, but so sad!
scotswanderer 2 years ago 11
liked this song for years by marrianne faithful but love this version!
michelescoones 2 years ago
Classic
karljc11091960 2 years ago 2
Best Dr hook song they did , simple.. class stuff..
nam111111111 2 years ago
Where in the hell is Cameron Mackintosh? The ballad of Lucy Jordan ....based on the songs of Dr Hook, would be a worldwide smash...songs come no better than this...and the narrative flows!
jollywigs 3 years ago 3
This is a great classic song. I love Dr. Hook +++++
balltuss2 3 years ago
The best song Dr Hook has ever done
fontheking5 3 years ago
Thankyou so much for posting this,have searched for this song for a very long time. Kimbo
walkingpictures 3 years ago
I adore this song. This is a great version, but for me Marianne Faithful's voice and style bring it to life like no other person could.
rajscreedon69 3 years ago
The latest one I know of is Marianne Faithfull's, which is every bit as good as this
mbap23 3 years ago
This is what Mick Jagger would sound like if he were able to sing.
cgrade0815 3 years ago 4
nice version...who wrote this one
wgoco 3 years ago
shel wrote thistoo.
kidbuck33 3 years ago
dr hook was a strong music influnce on a friend of mine so i was wondering if all the band is still alive
oldhippiewanttobe 3 years ago
know at leats that one them's dead but ray and dennis live still;)
Wesqe 3 years ago
Thank you for all Dr Hook. My head's f*cked up tonight and thank God I came across this.
fiveus56 3 years ago
Wow. Powerful. Reminiscent of Hoyt Axtons "Betty LaRues gone to heaven".
glomofnit 3 years ago
i´m born in 1950. Dr. Hook for ever
edvardlangsted 3 years ago
This band is just great and this song is one of the best ever apart from the wonderful soup stone
tonysmall123 3 years ago
dr hook at their best thanks
tartynut 3 years ago
This is a masterpiece. The Hook's finest song and Shel's finest hour....just brilliant!!!!
jollywigs 3 years ago
by the way that was sung by Dennis not shel. dennis is Fantastic live!!
alli995 3 years ago
another great song bt shel.
kidbuck33 3 years ago
It may have been written by someone else but Dr. Hook is THE BEST!!!!
twee123456 3 years ago
shel silverstien wrote thid to dr hoook so i see it as a hook song to 100%
XsigmaZ 3 years ago 2
I get that the song was written by a well known songwriter. not by some tortured person... Look it up. Just type:
background ballad of Lucy Jordan
in your address bar...
tinkkeren 3 years ago
this song is just beautiful
i went to see dennis live!! in the music hall, shrewqsbury. it was brill and amazing
alli995 3 years ago
This song makes my heart hurt, it's so beautiful. Guess I'man old softie.
twee123456 3 years ago 10
Most of hooks songs will make your heart hurt that is the magic of listening to a real heartfelt song by them. We like softies here well kinda you know what I mean.
inneedoftherapie 3 years ago 9
@inneedoftherapie Agree, but... If you like that Dennis Locorriere voice and style of music you don't know to laugh or cry then you never forget the man who created all this - great Shel Silvestein. RIP by now.
There is a lot of his work also performed by Bobby Bare. The man in country i love more than any other at this field. But again - he goes as real shiny star with Shel .
raul572001 1 year ago
The official song was composed by a young virgin that was tortured to an extreme in the late spring of 1967 and her only escape was to run down Jean Talon Street totally naked. And, she had dreams that would never be fullfilled. And, it changes from 27, 37, 47... But, I like this version better than Maryanne Faithful who was recuperating from a knife wound slashed across her neck.
iriswigle 3 years ago
hi iris !
Do you know more about this accident(?) (sry, no native engl.speaker)
phenylhydrazin 3 years ago
oh my god .......i love this song ......thankyou so much for posting this
englishcountrygirl 4 years ago 3
fantastic song.think i like Marianne Faithfuls version best
UGLYJOEFISH 4 years ago
I will have to compare both versions thanks for watching
inneedoftherapie 4 years ago
id forgotten about this song- brilliant!
mfclfc 4 years ago
it is on the albums
THE BEST FROM SHEL SILVERSTEIN and
Ballad of Lucy Jordan
inneedoftherapie 4 years ago
inneedoftherapie is the song on eny cd or on film enywere
historicbloke 4 years ago
thank you for letting me know that still a great song
historicbloke 4 years ago 2
yw and you are right this song is great. No matter who sings it I am just partial to dr hook =)
inneedoftherapie 4 years ago
marianne faithfull cover is older than dr hooks 7o s cover
historicbloke 4 years ago
The Ballad Of Lucy Jordan, although written in '73 by prolific songwriter, artist, poet and storyteller Shel Silverstein, was not officially released until 1975. Surprisingly to many, the original version was released by soft-rock band Dr Hook,
1979 saw the release of Marianne Faithfull's
version
inneedoftherapie 4 years ago
Perfect, reminds me of good ol days when I was only a teen back then. Just great!!!
danielaola 4 years ago
i got this on cd by belinda carlisle
dollybird1 4 years ago
excellent version
bawtryboy 4 years ago
I like this. I'd rather see a video like this, than see a version with a muddy sound. See also Marianne Faithfull's version. Quite different, but also good. Shel Silverstein had a way with words.
WBA1965 4 years ago
gives me goose bumps ...great song :-)
came4on 4 years ago
thanks alot for this brilliant song, i've been trying to find this song for months as i had a couple of lines in my head and couldn't get a title for. brilliant
taamur 4 years ago
wat was de muziek van vroeger toch goed
genieten
kunnen ze vandaag aan de dag nog wat van leren
2503jarig 4 years ago
i can't find any of thier record here in Singapore. really like these lovely creatures.
legendaryigorot 4 years ago
no offence to the woman who orionally sang this but dr hook sing it so much better theres no screeching like in her verison
katekruger 4 years ago
I love this version as well they are the only ones I can ever see singing this after them.
inneedoftherapie 4 years ago
Actually Dr. Hook originally sang it. This is the original version
timquinn66 4 years ago
Wow, that was lovely,I have never heard that one- Briliant.
Nikki xx
warty01 4 years ago
glad you enjoyed it =)
inneedoftherapie 4 years ago
Shel Silverstein was a prolific writer, poet and humorist. There's so much fabric to this man's life, you really SHOULD read his entry in wikipedia to get a full view of this true artist. I'm not sure exactly how he got "hooked" up (sorry) with Dr. Hook, but it turned out to be one of those serendipitous events that worked well for him, them and music fans the world over. I don't think any other band could have done justice to this man's songs the way they did.
BigChiefLtd 4 years ago
I will have to check it out havent wickied him yet.
inneedoftherapie 4 years ago
They met because of the Movie back in 1970 because of the movie "Who is Harry Kellerman and why is he saying these terrible things about me?" also on Wikipedia under Dr. Hook. I grew up listening to these guys. Loved them then, still do.
cherylds 4 years ago
thanks for the reminder cherylds I still need to wickie them hope you are having a nice evening
inneedoftherapie 4 years ago
that is how dennis and shel met for those of you who do not know. great movie to watch also for all you hoook fans since they did the entire soundtrack.
inneedoftherapie 4 years ago
what movie ?
doctorhookdoctorhook 4 years ago
"Who is Harry Kellerman and why is he saying these terrible things about me?"
inneedoftherapie 4 years ago
great song by a great group
wjonasson 4 years ago
I have always been a great fan of Dr. Hook and also love the version of this song by Marrianne Faithfull, but i never knew that Dr. Hook recorded and wrote it. I love very much and even more. Dr. Hook really put the motion into this brillant sad song. i can't get enough of it.
gnomesrob2007 4 years ago
the didn't write it, it was written by a poet called Shel Silverstein, but Dr. Hook was the first to record it. i like you love this version by Marianne Faithful as well as this version. its great