It's Been a Great Afternoon
Merle Haggard
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Last night we had a hell raisin' time Nippin' on tequila and suckin' on limes Sunrise chased the good time away And good morning would have been the wrong thing to say 'Cause the poundin' in the top of my head Hey didn't leave me any too soon I can't say we've had a good morning But babe it's been a great afternoon Well you nursed me through the morning while I was really down Then one rowdy afternooner got me up and around Yes last night we had one hell raisin' time But today won't be forgotten too soon I can't say we've had a good morning Oh but babe it's been a great afternoon, yes sir Well you nursed me through the morning while I was really down Then one rowdy afternooner got me up and around Yes last night we had one hell raisin' time, he he But today won't be forgotten too soon I can't say we've had a good morning But dang it's been a great afternoon
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Written by: MERLE HAGGARD
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"It's Been a Great Afternoon" is a song written and recorded by Merle Haggard, a popular American country music artist. The song was released in July 1978 as the first single from his album "Serving 190 Proof."
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Chart SuccessThe song reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and was a huge commercial success for Haggard. It was his 21st number one single on the country chart.
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Original SongUnlike many covers that often populate country music, "It's Been a Great Afternoon" is an original composition by Haggard.
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Theme and StorytellingThe song is about a man who spends the previous night drinking heavily and wakes up late in the afternoon to find that he feels wonderful due to his wild night.
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Serving 190 Proof Album"It's Been a Great Afternoon" was the leading track on Haggard's album, "Serving 190 Proof." The album was his 29th studio album and went on to become a highly acclaimed collection within his extensive catalog.
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Influence on CountryAs with many of his songs, "It's Been a Great Afternoon" helped to shape the sound of modern country music and secure Haggard's position as a country music legend.
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Song Length"It's Been a Great Afternoon" is relatively short, checking in at just a bit over 2 minutes.
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Personal HistoryLike much of Haggard's music, "It's Been a Great Afternoon" reflected the singer's own life experience and struggles he faced in his personal life. Haggard was noted for writing songs that spoke to the working class and this song was no exception.
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Producer ConnectionThe song “It's Been a Great Afternoon” was produced by Fuzzy Owen, long-time business partner and manager of Merle Haggard. It is a significant example of the productive partnership between the two.
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Style of MusicLike most of Haggard's music, "It's Been a Great Afternoon" is firmly based in the Bakersfield sound, a style of country music that arose from the southern California city of the same name. This style was a counterpoint to the polished country-pop sound that was prominent in Nashville at the time, and was characterized by a raw, gritty aesthetic.
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