Carry Me Carrie
Single by American country rock band Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show
| "Carry Me Carrie" | ||||
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| Single by Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show | ||||
| from the album Sloppy Seconds | ||||
| B-side | "I Call That True Love" | |||
| Released | 22 September 1972 | |||
| Genre | Country rock | |||
| Length | 4:18 | |||
| Label | Columbia Records, CBS Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Shel Silverstein | |||
| Producer(s) | Ron Haffkine | |||
| Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show singles chronology | ||||
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"Carry Me, Carrie" is the third single by American country rock band Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show, released in 1972.[1] It appeared on the group's second album, Sloppy Seconds.[2]
Record World said that "Shel Silverstein provides the material, a driving rhythm item that presents the other side of the 'Lean On Me' idea."[3]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Carry Me Carrie" | Shel Silverstein | 4:18 |
| 2. | "I Call That True Love" | Shel Silverstein | 2:59 |
Personnel
- Ray Sawyer – lead vocals
- Dennis Locorriere – lead guitar, lead vocals
- George Cummings – steel, electric and Hawaiian guitars, backing vocals
- Rik Elswit – rhythm guitar
- Billy Francis – keyboards, backing vocals
- Jance Garfat – bass
- Jay David – drums, backing vocals
Charts
| Chart (1972) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 71 |
| US Cash Box Top 100 | 74 |
| Canada RPM Top Singles | 82 |
| Netherlands | 21 |
| Germany | 29 |
References
External links
- "Dr. Hook And The Medicine Show* - Carry Me, Carrie / I Call That True Love". Discogs. 1972.
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