SAD BUT True
12 New Songs—11 Originals and one Beatles Cover from Bob McCarroll B

“Sad But True” — Bob McCarroll’s Poetic Soundtrack of Life, Love, and Loss

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Step into the rich emotional landscape of Sad But True, the latest music project from singer-songwriter Bob McCarroll. This collection of 11 original songs—plus a poignant rendition of The Beatles’ classic No Reply—is a masterclass in storytelling through song, where poetry meets melody in a fusion of folk and jazz.

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From the opening notes of I'm A Little Fish, a tender confession of feeling small in a vast world, to the shadowy, introspective tones of Behind The Glass, where a soul reflects on life from the edge of death, McCarroll explores the fragility and beauty of being human. Songs like Gobbles & Hobbles shine a quietly haunting light on our uniformity, while One Slip tells a heartbreaking personal story—open to interpretation as both tragic loss and romantic regret.

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Yet Sad But True is not without its light. Those Summer Days celebrates the sweetness of young love with nostalgic warmth, and McCarroll’s timeless cover of No Reply adds a familiar touch of longing to this deeply original set.

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With acoustic guitar at its heart and thoughtful arrangements that draw from folk, jazz, and chamber-pop traditions, Sad But True is a listening experience best enjoyed with a glass of wine and an open heart. Soulful, subtle, and strikingly human—this is music that stays with you.

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Immerse yourself in the beauty of Sad But True. ​Available for purchase here or on all major streaming platforms.

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Song List 

1. I’m A Little Fish - 01:32 - Bob McCarroll ©2023 BMI  

2. Gobbles & Hobbles - 02:40 - Bob McCarroll ©2023 BMI  

3. No Reply - 02:51 (Beatles Cover Song - Licensed through EasySong.com)

4. One Slip - 02:52 - Bob McCarroll ©2023 BMI  

5. Behind The Glass - 02:26 - Bob McCarroll ©2023 BMI  

6. I’m The Fool - 04:27 - Bob McCarroll ©2023 BMI  

7. Those Summer Days - 03:47 - Bob McCarroll ©2009 BMI  

8. My Illusions - 02:58 - Bob McCarroll ©2023 BMI  

9. A Closing Glance - 02:26 - Bob McCarroll ©2023 BMI  

10. The Blinded Eye - 03:36 - Bob McCarroll ©2023 BMI  

11. A Whisper and a Sigh - 02:33 - Bob McCarroll ©2023 BMI  

12.  I Say You Is - 02:42 - Bob McCarroll ©2023 BMI  

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