"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. ''
who wrote the song the ballad of lucy jordan
Shel Silverstein