Politics, Religion and Her
Sammy Kershaw
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Hey ole buddy, how you been Not much has changed here on my end No I don't think she's comin' back We better not get into that Let's talk about baseball Talk a little small talk There's gotta be a good joke That you've heard Let's talk about NASCARs Old Hollywood movie stars Let's talk about anything Anything in this world But politics, religion and her Politics can start a fight Religion's hard to know who's right And one more topic I won't touch That one's her -- it hurts too much Let's talk about baseball Talk a little small talk There's gotta be a good joke That you've heard Let's talk about NASCARs Old Hollywood movie stars Let's talk about anything Anything in this world But politics, religion and her Let's talk about NASCARs Old Hollywood movie stars Let's talk about anything Anything in this world But politics, religion and her But politics, religion and her
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Written by: BYRON HILL, TONY MARTIN
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Politics, Religion and Her" is a song by the artist Sammy Kershaw who is widely regarded as one of the eminent practitioners of the traditional country sounds of the honky-tonk.
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Album ReleasesThe song is from Kershaw's fourth studio album titled "Politics, Religion and Her," which was released in 1996. The album peaked at number 20 on the "Billboard Country Albums Charts."
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Chart PerformanceSurprisingly, the title track "Politics, Religion and Her," did not chart, yet the album still managed to achieve significant commercial success. It containing two number 2 hits, "Vidalia" and "Meant to Be."
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Song ThemeThe song "Politics, Religion and Her," is a classic country ballad that blends poignant insight and sardonic humor. It discusses the topics one should avoid in conversation to keep the peace, such as politics, religion, and "her" - presumably an ex-lover or a broken relationship.
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SongwriterThe lyrics of this song were penned by Byron Hill and Tony Martin.
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Lyricist's RemarksAccording to Hill, a contributing lyricist, the song was inspired by the old adage, “There are two things you don’t talk about in a bar—politics and religion.” They decided to add the 'Her' component, to provide a more personal and emotional touch.
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Music VideoThe music video of this song was directed by Michael Merriman.
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Sister SongWithin the same album, there's a song named "Memphis, Tennessee", which explains the "her" in "Politics, Religion and Her".
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Deep MessageThe song encourages listeners to avoid divisive and potentially controversial subjects, underscoring the need for respectful discourse and emotional sensitivity.
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Fan ReactionDespite not being a chart-topper, "Politics, Religion and Her" remains a fan favorite from Sammy Kershaw's discography, appreciated for its meaningful lyrics and Kershaw's authentic vocal delivery.
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