Bobby Bare 1964 - 500 Miles | 60s Around Sounds Music

“Numbers,” released in 1980, is one of Bobby Bare’s cleverest and most charming story-songs, built around a simple idea that turns into a playful commentary on love, attraction, and the funny little calculations we all make. The song uses phone numbers as a metaphor for chance, connection, and the unpredictability of romance, delivered with Bare’s signature laid-back humor and smooth, conversational singing style. Written by Shel Silverstein, Bare’s longtime collaborator, “Numbers” was crafted i

Live performance of "The Winner" | Bobby Bare

Before beginning his own music career, Bobby Bare Jr. earned a Grammy nomination with his father for “Daddy, What If,” from the 1973 album “Bobby Bare Sings Lullabys, Legends and Lies,” recorded at RCA Studio B. Watch the full program: https://youtu.be/NxcFYjRX_zo | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum