Sylvia's Mother

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"Sylvia's Mother" was the first hit song for the band Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show. It was written by Shel Silverstein and was highly successful in the US, reaching #5 there, as well as in Ireland in 1972. "Sylvia's Mother" also spent 3 weeks at #1 on the Australian music charts in 1972 ranking it as the 15th top single in Australia for that year. It appeared on their first album "Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show." The song tells the story of a man trying to say one last goodbye to his ex-girlfriend but is not able to get past her mother, … read more
"Sylvia's Mother" was the first hit song for the band Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show. It was written by Shel Silverstein and was hig… read more
"Sylvia's Mother" was the first hit song for the band Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show. It was written by Shel Silverstein and was highly successful in the US, reaching #5… read more

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Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show was an American rock band formed in Union City, New Jersey, USA in 1968. They enjoyed considerable commercial success in the 1970s with hit singles including "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 their own material, Dr.… read more
Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show was an American rock band formed in Union City, New Jersey, USA in 1968. They enjoyed considerable commercial success in the 1970s with hit singles includin… read more
Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show was an American rock band formed in Union City, New Jersey, USA in 1968. They enjoyed considerable commercial success in the 1970s with hit singles including "Sylvia's Mother", "The … read more

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