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About Honey

"Honey", also known as "Honey (I Miss You)", is a song written by Bobby Russell. He first produced it with former Kingston Trio member Bob Shane. Then he gave it to American singer Bobby Goldsboro, who recorded it for his 1968 album of the same name, originally titled Pledge of Love. The song's narrator mourns his deceased wife, beginning with him looking at a tree in their garden, remembering how "it was just a twig" on the day she planted it. This single about the loss of a spouse was No. 1 the week of April 7, 1968.more »

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Oh, now you can have meWhen you want meYou simply ask me to be thereAnd you're the only oneWho makes me come running'Cause what you gotIs far beyond compareAnd it's just like honeyWhen your love comes over meOh, baby, I've got a dependencyAlways strung outFor another taste of your honeyIt's like honey when it washes over meYou know sugar never ever was so sweetAnd I'm dying for yaCrying for yaI adore yaOne hit of your love affected meAnd I'm strung out on you, darlingDon't you seeEvery night and day I can hardly waitFor another taste of honeyHoney, I can't describeHow good it feels insideHoney, I can't describeHow good it feels insideOh, I can't be elusive with you honey'Cause it's blatant that I'm feeling youAnd it's too hard for me to leave abruptlyYou're the only thing I want to doAnd it's just like honeyWhen your love comes over meOh, baby, I've got a dependencyAlways strung outFor another taste of your honeyIt's like honey when it washes over meYou know sugar never ever was so sweetAnd I'm dying for yaCrying for yaI adore yaOne hit of your love addicted meAnd I'm strung out on you, darlingDon't you seeEvery night and day I can hardly waitFor another taste of honeyHarlem world we won't stop for Mariah, you're on fireHarlem world we won't stop, so Mariah, take us higherHarlem world we won't stop, for Mariah, you're on fireHarlem world we won't stop, so Mariah, take us higherBreak it downEvery little thing you doNow, what we gonna do right hereIs we gonna smooth it out(Honey got me hooked on you)MC, and she won't stopIt's like honey when it washes over meYou know sugar never ever was so sweetAnd I'm dying for yaCrying for yaI adore yaOne hit of your love addicted meAnd I'm strung out on you, darlingDon't you seeEvery night and day I can hardly waitFor another taste of honeyIt's like honey when it washes over meYou know sugar never ever was so sweetAnd I'm dying for yaCrying for yaI adore yaOne hit of your love addicted meAnd I'm strung out on you, darlingDon't you seeEvery night and day I can hardly waitFor another taste of honeyIt's like honey when it washes over meYou know sugar never ever was so sweetAnd I'm dying for yaCrying for yaI adore yaOne hit of your love addicted meAnd I'm strung out on you, darlingDon't you seeEvery night and day I can hardly waitFor another taste of honey

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Bobby Goldsboro (born January 18, 1941) is an American country and pop singer-songwriter. He had a string of pop and country hits in the 1960s and 1970s, including his signature No. 1 hit "Honey," which sold over one million copies in the United States. more »

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Pop Rock, Vocal

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10 facts about this song

Singer-Songwriter

"Honey," also known as "Honey (I Miss You)," was released by American singer Bobby Goldsboro in 1968. Although Goldsboro is best known for this hit song, he did not write it. It was penned by Bobby Russell.

Chart Success

The song was a worldwide hit and topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States for five weeks. It also reached the number one spot in the charts in Australia, Canada, and Ireland.

Critic's Response

Despite its commercial success, the song received mixed reviews from critics. It was often criticized for its sentimental lyrics, with some critics labeling it as a "tear jerker."

Award Recognition

Bobby Russell was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Country Song in 1968 for "Honey," showcasing its impact in the music industry regardless of the mix reviews.

Subject Matter

The song’s lyrics tell a tragic story of a man's young wife who plant trees and shrubs around their home and she dies unexpectedly. The song closes with the trees in full bloom, symbolizing her continued presence.

Controversial Criticism

Despite its commercial success, the song is often included in lists of the worst songs ever. It was ranked #1 in the 1977 book "The Worst Rock n' Roll Records of All Time" and it was ranked #2 in AOL Radio's list of the 100 Worst Songs Ever in 2010.

Cover Versions

Many artists have covered "Honey" over the years, including Dean Martin, Andy Williams, and Tom Jones. These covers further emphasized the global popularity and emotional resonance of the song.

Goldsboro’s Most Successful Song

Despite having a successful career with multiple hits, "Honey" remains Bobby Goldsboro's most successful and most recognized song.

Societal Impact

The song was initially released during the Vietnam War era, and it was said to have resonated with many soldiers and their families because it talks about absence and loss.

Parodies

The song’s sentimental and sad nature made it a target for parodies. The most famous of which is probably ‘Gunny’s Ballad’ performed by Dean Martin on his television show, where the lyrics were humorously changed to detail the life and inevitable death of a bumblebee.

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