What Am I Gonna Do
Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings
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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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Written by: CAROLE KING, TONI STERN
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11 facts about this song
Release InformationThe song "What Am I Gonna Do" was released by American country music artist Merle Haggard in 1986.
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Album DetailsThe song is part of Haggard's studio album titled "Out Among the Stars".
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Co-artist DetailThe album "Out Among the Stars" features Janie Fricke as female vocalist, who also accompanied Haggard in "What Am I Gonna Do".
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Producer InformationThe album "Out Among the Stars”, including the song "What Am I Gonna Do," was produced by Haggard along with Jimmy Bowen.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached #18 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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Different VersionsThroughout his career, Merle Haggard has recorded multiple versions of "What Am I Gonna Do".
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Personal AspectsHaggard 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.
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Song ThemeThe song "What Am I Gonna Do" focuses on the theme of a man contemplating the challenges and struggles of losing a loved one.
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Signature StyleHaggard's rich baritone and twangy guitars played a significant role in shaping the melody of the song "What Am I Gonna Do".
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CriticismAlthough it did not reach the top of the charts, the song was favored among fans for its classic Haggard style and poignant storytelling.
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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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