This week’s song takes this feature back to its torch song roots. It’s a sad song about letting someone you love go because you’re not ready to settle down. The you in question is songwriter Jimmy Webb. How torchy is that?
Webb wrote The Worst That Could Happen in 1967. It’s my second post this week with worst in the title: Trump/Durst: Who’s Worst?
We begin with the original recording by the 5th Dimension. It was not the song that won the group and Webb the Grammys they’re clutching in the featured image.
Oddly enough, Brooklyn Bridge had a bigger hit with this week’s tune than the 5th Dimension.
Finally, the songwriter cut this sad song in 1996.
That’s it for this week. I propose a toast to Jimmy Webb. Thanks for all the great songs. It’s what Bogie, Betty, and Frank would want. Never argue with them.
There will be more Bogart and Bacall content come Sunday. Watch this space.