Honey

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. 


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1990
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See the tree, how big it's grown 
But friend it hasn't been too long 
It wasn't big
I laughed at her and she got mad, 
The first day that she planted it
Was just a twig
Then the first snow came and she ran out 
To brush the snow away
So it wouldn't die
Came runnin' in all excited, 
Slipped and almost hurt herself
And I laughed till I cried

She was always young at heart, 
Kinda dumb and kinda smart 
And I loved her so
And I surprised her with a puppy
Kept me up all Christmas Eve two years ago
And it would sure embarrass her
When I came in from workin' late 
'Cause I would know
That she'd been sittin' there and cryin'
Over some sad and silly late, late show

And honey, I miss you and I'm bein' good
And I'd love to be with you if only I could

She wrecked the car and she was sad
And so afraid that I'd be mad 
But what the heck
Though I pretended hard to be
Guess you could say she saw through me 
And hugged my neck
I came home unexpectedly 
And caught her cryin' needlessly
In the middle of a day
And it was in the early spring 
When flowers bloom and robins sing
She went away

And honey, I miss you and I'm bein' good
And I'd love to be with you if only I could

One day while I was not at home 
While she was there and all alone
The angels came
Now all I have is memories of honey 
And I wake up nights and call her name
Now my life's an empty stage 
Where honey lived and honey played
And love grew up
And a small cloud passes overhead 
And cries down on the flower bed
That honey loved

And see the tree how big it's grown 
But friend it hasn't been too long 
It wasn't big
And I laughed at her and she got mad
The first day that she planted 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 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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