Ballad of Lucy Jordan
Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show, Dr. Hook
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10 facts about this song
Origin of the Song"The Ballad of Lucy Jordan" is not originally by Dr. Hook but was written by Shel Silverstein, a popular American songwriter, cartoonist, and author.
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Other ArtistsMultiple artists have performed the song including Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show, Marianne Faithfull, and Belinda Carlisle.
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Marianne Faithfull's VersionMarianne Faithfull's rendition of "The Ballad of Lucy Jordan" reached the top 10 charts in several countries and was arguably more popular than the original version performed by Dr. Hook.
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GenreThe song falls under the genre of country music, with some influences of folk and pop music.
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Lyric Themes"The Ballad of Lucy Jordan" tells the story of a bored housewife confronting the limitations of her life, contemplating suicide.
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Film AppearanceMarianne Faithfull's version of the song was notably included in the soundtrack for Ridley Scott's 1991 film "Thelma & Louise."
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Music VideoThe music video for Marianne Faithfull's rendition of the song was directed by Derek Jarman, a renowned English film director.
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Chorus MeaningThe haunting chorus "At the age of 37, she realised she'd never ride through Paris in a sports car with the warm wind in her hair," symbolizes the character Lucy Jordan's realization that her dreams of a more thrilling life may never come true.
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Release DateDr. Hook's version of "The Ballad of Lucy Jordan" was first recorded and released in 1974 as part of their album "Belly Up!"
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Cover VersionsOver the years, many versions of "The Ballad of Lucy Jordan" have been performed by various artists from different genres, signifying its universal appeal and enduring popularity.
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