Misery and Gin

Merle Haggard

About Misery and Gin

"Misery and Gin" is a song written by Snuff Garrett and John Durrill, and recorded by American country music artist Merle Haggard. It was written specifically for inclusion in the 1980 movie, Bronco Billy, and released as a single in June 1980. It was co-released both on the Bronco Billy soundtrack album and Haggard's studio album, Back to the Barrooms. "Misery and Gin" reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and peaked at number 4 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks.  


Year:
1985
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Memories and drinks don't mix too well
Jukebox records don't play those wedding bells.
Looking at the world through the bottom of a glass
All I see is a man who's fading fast.
Tonight I need that woman again
What I'd give for my baby to just walk in.
Sit down beside me and say its alright
Take me home and make sweet love to me tonight.

[Chorus]
But here I am again mixing misery and gin
Sitting with all my friends and talking to myself.
I look like I'm having a good time but any fool can tell
That this honky tonk heaven really makes you feel, like hell.

I light a lonely woman's cigarette
We start talking about what we wanna forget.
Her life story and mine are the same
We both lost someone and only have ourselves to blame.

[Chorus]

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Merle Haggard

Merle Ronald Haggard (born April 6, 1937) is an American country music song writer, singer, guitarist, fiddler and instrumentalist. Along with Buck Owens, Haggard and his band The Strangers helped create the Bakersfield sound, which is characterized by the unique twang of Fender Telecaster and the unique mix with the traditional country steel guitar sound, new vocal harmony styles in which the words are minimal, and a rough edge not heard on the more polished Nashville Sound recordings of the same era. more »

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Written by: JOHN ROBERT DURRILL, SNUFF GARRETT

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Misery and Gin" by Merle Haggard was initially released in May 1980.
Album Details
The song is a part of the album "Back to the Barrooms," which was also released in 1980.
Songwriters
The talented songwriters whose minds brought about "Misery and Gin" are John Durrill and Snuff Garrett.
Theme
This country song explores themes of heartbreak and loneliness, with drinking (in bars) being a coping mechanism.
Chart Performance
Upon release, "Misery and Gin" managed to chart at the third spot on the Billboard magazine Hot Country Singles chart in the same year.
Movie Inclusion
An interesting fact about the song is that it was featured in the soundtrack of the 1980 movie "Bronco Billy," starring Clint Eastwood.
Musical Style
The song showcases Merle Haggard's traditional country style, with emotional lyrics combined with melodic guitar and mournful pedal steel guitar.
Critical Reception
The song was generally well-received by critics and is considered one of Haggard's best performances, praised for its raw emotion and relatability.
Legacy
Even after his death in 2016, Merle Haggard's "Misery and Gin" remains popular and is often covered by other artists, cementing its status as a classic country song.
Live Performances
Merle performed this song live on many occasions during his career, creating memorable moments for his fans.
Song’s Duration
The original recording of the song "Misery and Gin" runs for approximately 2 minutes and 48 seconds.
Production
The producers of the song are Fuzzy Owen and Lewis Talley.

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