@popfactsdaily: Dr. Hook’s “Sylvia’s Mother” was inspired by a real phone call from songwriter Shel Silverstein. Behind the 1972 hit was a woman leaving to marry someone else and a conversation that couldn’t change her plans. #DrHook #SylviasMother #70sMusic #musichistory

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Keith Sharer :

Theres an interview on YT of the real life Sylvia and her mother this song is based on

2026-11-09 19:04:43

Longhornchris :

If only Sharon would of answered that one phone call!! How our lives might of been way different!!!

2026-11-09 20:36:43

BALYKI....aka Teresa :

Only good thing (besides our sons ) that my ex did was had me listen to Dr. Hook 🥰

2026-11-09 20:59:14

teresabowles460 :

where has the time gone

2026-11-09 20:34:57

thecandleguy :

great song

2026-11-09 20:38:23

Wes Elmore852 :

Great Song, I loved Dr.Hook

2026-11-09 20:39:34

NotSoFast99999 :

The best generation

2026-11-09 18:55:57

Stumpy The Sailor :

This is a great song

2026-11-09 20:49:28

LeatherMan :

Great song

2026-11-09 20:47:01

BamaNana73 :

🥰🥰🥰

2026-11-09 20:51:45

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