After All This Time
Rodney Crowell
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Busted flat in Baton Rouge Waitin' for the train Feelin' nearly faded as my jeans Bobby thumbed a diesel down Just before it rained Rode us all the way to New Orleans I pulled my harpoon out of my dirty red bandanna And was playing soft While Bobby sang the blues With them windshield wipers slappin' time I was holdin' Bobby's hand in mine We sang every song that driver knew Freedom's just another word for nothin' left to lose Nothin' ain't worth nothin' but it's free Feelin' good was easy, Lord, When he sang the blues And feelin' good was good enough for me Good enough for me and Bobby McGee From Kentucky coal mines To the California sun Bobby shared the secrets of my soul Through all kinds of weather, Lord Through everything I done Bobby baby kept me from the cold Then somewhere near Salinas, Lord I let him slip away Lookin' for the home I hope he'll find it And I'd trade all of my tomorrows For one single yesterday Holdin' Bobby's body next to mine Freedom's just another word for nothin' left to lose Nothin' left is all that Bobby left me Feelin good was easy, Lord When he sang the blues And buddy, that was good enough for me Good enough for me and Bobby McGee
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Written by: Fred L. Foster, Kris Kristofferson
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"After All This Time" is a song from Rodney Crowell's fifth studio album, "Diamonds & Dirt," which was released in 1988.
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Chart AchievementThis song is Rodney Crowell's most successful single: it reached number one on both the U.S. and Canadian Country Music Charts.
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SongwritingRodney Crowell wrote "After All This Time," demonstrating his talent not only as a singer but also as a songwriter.
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Grammy AwardIn 1990, "After All This Time" won the Grammy Award for "Best Country Song," recognizing Crowell's knack for creating impactful country music.
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Record SalesThe album "Diamonds & Dirt" that contained the hit song "After All This Time," was certified gold by the RIAA for selling over 500,000 copies.
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Song Theme"After All This Time" is a poignant ballad that depicts a story of love, loss, reconciliation, and personal growth.
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Notable RankingThe song is listed at number 264 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "500 Greatest Country Songs of All Time".
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Music Career"After All This Time" represents a peak in Rodney Crowell's solo career, as he became the first country artist to score five number one singles from the same album.
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Record Label"After All This Time" was released under Columbia Records, one of the major record labels in the music industry.
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Live PerformancesCrowell often concludes his live performances with "After All This Time," illustrating the song's enduring popularity and emotional resonance.
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