The Folk Singer TOMMY ROE

My favourite Tommy Roe song, and a UK #4 from 1963. It was written by Merle Kilgore, who also had a hand in writing "Ring of Fire" with June Carter (Johnny Cash's wife) and another of my favourite Country songs, "Wolverton Mountain". (Must post that sometime!)

[sandraoyns-wilson]

Such a lovely song, lovely tune.There is a story behind this song.

[khalillmazrek]

First time listening to the song ! Just amazing !

[liamodriscoll]

YES ITS AMAZING THAT WE NEVER APPRECIATE SOMEONE UNTIL THEY ARE GONE SOMETIMES THANKS FOR THE LESSON MISTER ROE ❤

[michaeljones]

What a song, what a singer, great words

[alansturgess]

Like so many others, I've always loved this recording. I still have the original 45rpm single. As a lad, I always had it in mind that the song was about Johnny Cash but that's was probably because I was (and still am) a big fan of JC's music, so the two things got mixed up in my mind. As an example of a narrative song, it's almost perfect.

[nickprica]

for you ricky you always loved this song rest in peace mate

[ALAN]

Does anyone know when Tommy re-recorded this version of his classic hit ? As i have heard the original version & it doesn't sound like this.

[Seanoakwolf]

Named my Daughter Sara Jane. Love this song.

[eddboucher]

yes mine t o….. similar but different to del shannon.. swiss maid… cor i’ve brain freeze cold here IN IT .