This appeared as one of three extra tracks on the recent reissue of her somewhat strange Fodder on my Wings album reviewed here which had largely languished in obscurity. It was far from her best album but caught her at a strange time in her troubled life, which she let out in her music.
For more one-offs, oddities or songs with an interesting backstory see From the Vaults. For more on NIna Simone at Elsewhere start here. Comments are restricted to registered users or subscribers only - make sure you enter an email address this site will recognise. On the back cover he looks alarmed.
Maybe he'd seen the inner sleeve where Writing at Elsewhere. This song kills his dad, and then kills his heartbroken mom, leaving Gilbert alone, again, naturally , Jesus Christ. Argument: This is the most depressing song in the whole world, and you should never listen to it. See more. Share this: Click to share on Twitter Opens in new window Click to share on Reddit Opens in new window Click to email this to a friend Opens in new window.
In Canada, the song peaked at no. Singles Official Charts Company. On a personal note, it is about the narrator pondering on suicide after he was left by his bride at the altar. These things may not necessarily be the same but it is quite similar to what most people are experiencing nowadays.
Contemplating on such issues, we still try to see positivity in every side. He further said that he did not personally know his father and that he had mistreated his mother.
Neil Diamond had his version of the song and he expressed his disbelief of a year-old writing such song with a heavy theme. Any thoughts? Tell us what you think. Share the country spirit, folks!
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