Ballad of Lucy Jordan

Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show, Dr. Hook

About Ballad of Lucy Jordan

"The Ballad of Lucy Jordan" is a song by American poet and songwriter Shel Silverstein. It was originally recorded by Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show, with the name spelled "Jordon". The song describes the disillusionment and mental deterioration of a suburban housewife, who climbs to a rooftop "when the laughter grew too loud".

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Dr. Hook

Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show (shortened to Dr. Hook in 1975) is an American rock band, formed in Union City, New Jersey. The band had commercial success in the 1970s with hit singles "Sylvia's Mother", "The Cover of 'Rolling Stone'" (both 1972), "Only Sixteen" (1975), "A Little Bit More" (1976), "Sharing the Night Together" (1978), "When You're in Love with a Beautiful Woman" (1979), "Better Love Next Time" (1979), and "Sexy Eyes" (1980). In addition to its own material, Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show performed songs written by the poet Shel Silverstein. The band had eight years of hits in the United States. Its music, spanning novelty songs, acoustic ballads, and soft rock, was played on Top 40, easy listening, and country music outlets throughout the Englis… more »

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Country Rock, Folk Rock

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.
Other Artists Multiple artists have performed the song including Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show, Marianne Faithfull, and Belinda Carlisle.
Marianne Faithfull's Version Marianne 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.
Genre The song falls under the genre of country music, with some influences of folk and pop music.
Lyric Themes "The Ballad of Lucy Jordan" tells the story of a bored housewife confronting the limitations of her life, contemplating suicide.
Film Appearance Marianne Faithfull's version of the song was notably included in the soundtrack for Ridley Scott's 1991 film "Thelma & Louise."
Music Video The music video for Marianne Faithfull's rendition of the song was directed by Derek Jarman, a renowned English film director.
Chorus Meaning The 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.
Release Date Dr. Hook's version of "The Ballad of Lucy Jordan" was first recorded and released in 1974 as part of their album "Belly Up!"
Cover Versions Over 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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