Carry Me Carrie
Dr. Hook
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Carry Me, Carrie" by Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show was released in 1972.
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AlbumThis song is from the album "Sloppy Seconds".
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Song WritersThe song was written by Shel Silverstein, who was a notable American author also known for his contributions to children's literature.
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Genre Classification"Carry Me Carrie" is typically classified in the genres of Soft Rock and Country Rock.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough not one of their most prominent tracks, it still performed well on the UK charts, reaching No. 3 in 1973.
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Cover SongsIt has been covered by various artists over time, indicating its popularity and impact in the music community.
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Narrative StyleThe song is told in a narrative, storytelling style, typical of many Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show's songs.
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Group EvolutionThe group Dr. Hook, initially known as Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show, changed its name to simply Dr. Hook in 1975, three years after the release of 'Carry Me, Carrie'.
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Shel Silverstein's ContributionShel Silverstein, the songwriter for 'Carry Me, Carrie', also penned many of Dr. Hook's major hits, including "Sylvia's Mother" and "The Cover of the Rolling Stone."
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Band’s Formative Phase"Carry Me, Carrie" is one of the songs that contributed to the band's formative phase and helped shape their musical style that combined elements of rock, country, and pop.
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