500 Miles Away from Home
Bobby Bare · 1963
30 min · 12 tracks · country
A heartfelt exploration of longing and nostalgia, blending traditional country storytelling with poignant melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt storytelling of longing
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- nostalgic melodies for quiet times
- consistent narrative flow throughout
- short tracks for easy listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer standalone singles over albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in December 1963, '500 Miles Away from Home' was Bobby Bare's debut album, introducing his unique voice to the country music scene. At this point, Bare was transitioning from a songwriter to a performing artist, seeking to establish himself amidst a burgeoning country music landscape characterized by both traditional and emerging influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kris Kristofferson· Townes Van Zandt· Willie Nelson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 500 Miles Away From Home 2:35
- 2 Homestead on the Farm 2:27
- 3 Let Me Tell You About Mary 1:58
- 4 Abilene 2:10
- 5 Gotta Travel On 2:11
- 6 Lynchin’ Party 2:40
- 7 Worried Man Blues 3:22
- 8 I Wonder Where You Are Tonight 2:32
- 9 Noah’s Ark 2:55
- 10 Sailor Man 2:24
- 11 What Kind of Bird Is That 2:42
- 12 Jeannie’s Last Kiss 3:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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