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When I was a kid back in the mid-60's my favorite singer, next to Hank Williams, was Bobby Bare. Every new release of his would find me at the neighborhood record shop either ordering or purchasing his latest record Then I discovered Bob Dylan, the Beatles, and the Stones and Bobby became history. What I did hear of his I didn't care for, like Sylvia's Mother and the rest of the Shel Silverstein garbage. It seemed that he was trying to be cute and clever and funny and not succeeding, at least with me. I had sampled some of the songs here and I wasn't impressed. I thought his selection of songs somewhat odd and his voice seemed very weak. When I saw a copy of this cd available at a low price I decided to give it another try. Now I think that this is one of his finest albums. There's a strength and sincerity in his voice that makes each of these songs compelling. I needed to hear each song in full and the album as a whole in order to appreciate it. There's a vision and irony here that can't be caught by only one song.Read full review
Bobby Bare grew up in my hometown in Southeastern Ohio, so I have followed his career for many years. I sang the wonderful Detroit City to my children and grandchildren as long as they would tolerate it, and was surprised to find in this new release that Bobby Bare's talent is bigger than this old favorite of mine. While he doesn't have the greatest voice among the country singers, his choice of music and phrasing makes this worth listening to. I like it. Marcia Fox
BOBBY BARE IS A GREAT ENTERTAINER AND IT IS SPECIAL THAT AT THIS POINT IN HIS CARER HE IS A LIVING "LEGEND"
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This particular CD is one of my favorite Bobby Bare recordings.. He has a style all his own and it really comes through on "Are You Sincere". and "I Am An Island". rabbitisrich
MY UNCLE HAS A 331/3 OF A BOBBY BARE RECORD THAT IS OUT OF STOCK AND WORTH SOME MONEY. SO I ORDERED IT FOR HIM HOPING HE COULD FIND PEACE IN LISTENING TO MUSIC HE ENJOYS
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