<P> `` The Ballad of Lucy Jordan '' is a song by American poet and songwriter Shel Silverstein . It was originally recorded by Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show , with the name spelled `` Jordon '' . The song describes the disillusionment and mental deterioration of a suburban housewife , who climbs to a rooftop `` when the laughter grew too loud . '' </P>
<P> `` The Ballad of Lucy Jordan '' is a song by American poet and songwriter Shel Silverstein . It was originally recorded by Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show , with the name spelled `` Jordon '' . The song describes the disillusionment and mental deterioration of a suburban housewife , who climbs to a rooftop `` when the laughter grew too loud . '' </P>
who wrote the song the ballad of lucy jordan
who wrote the song the ballad of lucy jordan
Shel Silverstein
Shel Silverstein