Hard Time Hungrys/The Winner...And Other Losers

Built around a concept and songs supplied by maverick songwriter Shel Silverstein, Bobby Bare's "Hard Time Hungrys" is an astounding and affecting chronicle of economic depression and the people most buffeted by it. Recorded in 1975 the album is more timely than ever with it's moving and good humored tales of the disenfranchised and their plight. From light-hearted odes to the life of poverty (Warm And Free) to earthy tales of the hard scrabble (The Farmer Feeds US All, Two for a Dollar) the album is profound and friendly. The following year Bare cut "The Winner. And Other Losers" an engaging set that features many highlights including one of the most bizarre spirituals ever committed to wax, "Dropkick Me, Jesus". Remastered from the original RCA Victor mastertapes in 2012. 24 track CD. All original recordings. 20 page full color booklet with exclusive liner notes and rare photos. Tracks: Hard Time Hungrys -1. Hard Time Hungrys 2. The Farmer Feeds US All 3. Alimony 4. Two for a Dollar 5. Back Home in Huntsville Again 6. Daddy's Been Around the House Too Long 7. Warm And Free 8. Able Bodied Man 9. $100,000 in Pennies 10. Bottles And Boxes 11. Truck Driver, Truck Driver 12. The Unemployment Line Tracks: The Winner... And Other Losers -13. Climbin' the Ladder And Climbin' the Walls 14. Baby Wants to Boogie 15. Keeping Rosie Proud of Me 16. Bald Headed Woman 17. Vince 18. Lost in Austin 19. Put a Little Lovin' on Me 20. Yes, Mr Rogers 21. Brian Hennessey 22. My Better Half 23. Dropkick Me, Jesus 24. The Winner.