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"Carry Me, Carrie" is the third single by American country rock band Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show, released in 1972. It appeared on the group's second album, Sloppy Seconds.


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Dr. Hook

Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show (shortened to Dr. Hook in 1975) is an American rock band, formed in Union City, New Jersey. The band had commercial success in the 1970s with hit singles "Sylvia's Mother", "The Cover of 'Rolling Stone'" (both 1972), "Only Sixteen" (1975), "A Little Bit More" (1976), "Sharing the Night Together" (1978), "When You're in Love with a Beautiful Woman" (1979), "Better Love Next Time" (1979), and "Sexy Eyes" (1980). In addition to its own material, Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show performed songs written by the poet Shel Silverstein. The band had eight years of hits in the United States. Its music, spanning novelty songs, acoustic ballads, and soft rock, was played on Top 40, easy listening, and country music outlets throughout the Englis… more »

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Release Date
"Carry Me, Carrie" by Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show was released in 1972.
Album
This song is from the album "Sloppy Seconds".
Song Writers
The song was written by Shel Silverstein, who was a notable American author also known for his contributions to children's literature.
Genre Classification
"Carry Me Carrie" is typically classified in the genres of Soft Rock and Country Rock.
Chart Performance
Although not one of their most prominent tracks, it still performed well on the UK charts, reaching No. 3 in 1973.
Cover Songs
It has been covered by various artists over time, indicating its popularity and impact in the music community.
Narrative Style
The song is told in a narrative, storytelling style, typical of many Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show's songs.
Group Evolution
The group Dr. Hook, initially known as Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show, changed its name to simply Dr. Hook in 1975, three years after the release of 'Carry Me, Carrie'.
Shel Silverstein's Contribution
Shel Silverstein, the songwriter for 'Carry Me, Carrie', also penned many of Dr. Hook's major hits, including "Sylvia's Mother" and "The Cover of the Rolling Stone."
Band’s Formative Phase
"Carry Me, Carrie" is one of the songs that contributed to the band's formative phase and helped shape their musical style that combined elements of rock, country, and pop.

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