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Bobby Goldsboro
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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See the tree how big it's grown but friend it hasn't been too long it wasn't bigAnd I laughed at him and he got madThe first day that he planted it it was just a twigThen the first snow came and he ran out to brush the snow away so it wouldn't dieCame runnin' in all excited slipped and almost hurt himself and I laughed till I criedHe was always young at heart kinda dumb and kinda smart and I loved him soAnd I surprised him with a puppy kept me up all Christmas Eve two years agoAnd it would sure embarrass meWhen he'd come in from working late cause he'd always knowIf I'd been sittin' there and cryin' over some sad and silly late late showAnd honey I miss you and I'm being good and I'd love to be with you if only I couldHe wrecked the car and he was sad and so afraid that I'd be mad but what the heckThough I pretended hard to beGuess you could say he saw through me and hugged my neckHe came home unexpectedly and caught me crying needlessly in the middle of the dayAnd it was in the early spring when flowers bloom and robins sing he went awayAnd honey I miss you and I'm being good and I'd love to be with you if only I couldOne day while I was not at home and he was there and all alone the angels cameNow all I have are memories of honey and I wake up nights and call his nameNow my life's an empty stage where honey lived and honey played and love grew upAnd a small cloud passes overhead and cries down on the flower bed that honey lovedAnd see the tree how big it's grown but friend it hasn't been too long it wasn't bigAnd I laughed at him and he got madThe first day that he planted it it was just a twig
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Bobby Goldsboro
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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Written by: BOBBY RUSSELL
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Broma 16
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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 SuccessThe 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 ResponseDespite 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 RecognitionBobby 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 MatterThe 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 CriticismDespite 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 VersionsMany 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 SongDespite having a successful career with multiple hits, "Honey" remains Bobby Goldsboro's most successful and most recognized song. |
Societal ImpactThe 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. |
ParodiesThe 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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