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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.

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

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