What Am I Gonna Do

Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings

About What Am I Gonna Do

"What Am I Gonna Do (With the Rest of My Life)" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Merle Haggard backed by The Strangers. It was released in July 1983 as the first single from the album That's the Way Love Gooos. The song reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. In 2019, Montgomery Gentry released the song off the album Outskirts.


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2016
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I can make it for a day or two without you
And maybe I can make it through the night
I can smoke I can drink and probably be alright until morning
But what am I gonna do with the rest of my life
I've got things that I can do I've got places I can go to this evening
I've got whiskey I can drink that'll help me not to think about you leaving
Yes I can smoke and I can drink probably be alright till morning
But what am I gonna do with the rest of my life

I've got things that I can do
But what am I gonna do with the rest of my life

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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: CAROLE KING, TONI STERN

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11 facts about this song

Release Information
The song "What Am I Gonna Do" was released by American country music artist Merle Haggard in 1986.
Album Details
The song is part of Haggard's studio album titled "Out Among the Stars".
Co-artist Detail
The album "Out Among the Stars" features Janie Fricke as female vocalist, who also accompanied Haggard in "What Am I Gonna Do".
Producer Information
The album "Out Among the Stars”, including the song "What Am I Gonna Do," was produced by Haggard along with Jimmy Bowen.
Chart Performance
The song reached #18 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Different Versions
Throughout his career, Merle Haggard has recorded multiple versions of "What Am I Gonna Do".
Personal Aspects
Haggard often added personal elements to his tracks, and "What Am I Gonna Do" is said to reflect his own feelings about love and relationships at the time.
Song Theme
The song "What Am I Gonna Do" focuses on the theme of a man contemplating the challenges and struggles of losing a loved one.
Signature Style
Haggard's rich baritone and twangy guitars played a significant role in shaping the melody of the song "What Am I Gonna Do".
Criticism
Although it did not reach the top of the charts, the song was favored among fans for its classic Haggard style and poignant storytelling.
Legacy
"What Am I Gonna Do" is one among the long list of hits by Merle Haggard, which helped to solidify him as one of the legendary figures in the realm of country music.

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