The Lady Came from Baltimore

"The Lady Came from Baltimore" (sometimes shown as "Lady Came from Baltimore") is a song written by American singer-songwriter Tim Hardin who recorded and released it as a track on his album Tim Hardin 2 in 1967. The song was inspired by Hardin's relationship with his wife, Susan Yardley Morss, who acted under the name Susan Yardley and who came from a prosperous family in Baltimore who disapproved of the relationship; Hardin's lyrics refer to "Susan Moore".[1][2]

Other versions

Bobby Darin recorded the song before Hardin's own version was released. Darin's recording reached number 62 on the Billboard Hot 100 in April 1967.[3] Other artists who recorded the song included Joan Baez, from her album "Joan" (1967), and Scott Walker, on his debut solo album Scott.[4][5] The song was also performed by Bob Dylan on tour in 1992 and 1994.[6]

Johnny Cash version

"The Lady Came from Baltimore"
Single by Johnny Cash
from the album John R. Cash
B-side"Lonesome to the Bone"
Released1974 (1974)[7]
GenreCountry
LabelColumbia 3-10066
Songwriter(s)Tim Hardin
Producer(s)Gary Klein[8]
Johnny Cash singles chronology
"Father and Daughter (Father and Son)"
(1974) 		"The Lady Came from Baltimore"
(1974) 		"My Old Kentucky Home (Turpentine and Dandelion Wine)"
(1975)
Audio
"The Lady Came from Baltimore" on YouTube

Johnny Cash's cover of the song was released as a single in 1974 and was subsequently included on his 1975 album John R. Cash.[9] The song on the B side was "Lonesome to the Bone" penned by Cash himself.[8] The single peaked at number 14 on US Billboard's country chart for the week of February 8, 1975.[10]

Track listing

7" single (Columbia 3-10066, 1974)[8]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."The Lady Came from Baltimore"T. Hardin2:44
2."Lonesome to the Bone"J. Cash2:27

Charts: Johnny Cash version

Chart (1974) Peak
position
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[11] 14

References

  1. ^ Dick Weissman, Which Side Are You On?: An Inside History of the Folk Music Revival in America, Continuum, New York, 2005, ISBN 0-8264-1698-5, p.173
  2. ^ James K. Williamson, "Tim Hardin: Tim Hardin 2", American Songwriter, July 23, 2014. Retrieved October 22, 2021
  3. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2003). Top Pop Singles 1955–2002 (1st ed.). Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Record Research Inc. p. 175. ISBN 0-89820-155-1.
  4. ^ Unterberger, Richie. Review: Scott. AllMusic. Retrieved on October 22, 2021.
  5. ^ "Lady Came from Baltimore", Secondhand Songs. Retrieved October 22, 2021
  6. ^ Tony Attwood, "Why does Dylan like Tim Hardin, Baltimore and Confidential?", Untold Dylan, October 5, 2020
  7. ^ "The Lady Came From Baltimore – Johnny Cash Official Site". Johnny Cash official site. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  8. ^ a b c "Johnny Cash – The Lady Came From Baltimore". Discogs. 1974. Retrieved October 5, 2021. JOHNNY CASH THE LADY CAME FROM BALTIMORE -T. Hardin- Arranged & Conducted by Nick DeCaro Produced by Gary Klein // JOHNNY CASH LONESOME TO THE BONE -J. Cash- Arranged & Conducted by Nick DeCaro Produced by Gary Klein
  9. ^ "www.allmusic.com". allmusic.com. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  10. ^ "Johnny Cash". Billboard.
  11. ^ "Johnny Cash Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 2021-10-03.