Misery

Merle Haggard

About Misery

"Misery and Gin" is a song written by Snuff Garrett and John Durrill, and recorded by American country music artist Merle Haggard. It was written specifically for inclusion in the 1980 movie, Bronco Billy, and released as a single in June 1980. It was co-released both on the Bronco Billy soundtrack album and Haggard's studio album, Back to the Barrooms. "Misery and Gin" reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and peaked at number 4 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks.  


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2007
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Memories and drinks don't mix too well.
Jukebox records don't play those wedding bells.
Lookin' at the world through the bottom of a glass,
All I see is a man who's fading fast.
Tonight I need that woman again.
What I'd give for my baby to just walk in.
Sit down beside me and say: It's alright.
Take me home and make sweet love to me tonight.

But here I am again, mixin' misery and gin.
Sittin' with all my friends and talkin' to myself.
I look like I'm havin' a good time but any fool can tell,
That this Honky Tonk Heaven really makes ya' feel like hell.

I light a lonely woman's cigarette,
We both start talkin' 'bout what we want to forget.
Her life story and mine are the same.
We both lost someone and only have ourselves to blame.

But here I am again, mixin' misery and gin.
Sittin' with all my friends and talkin' to myself.
I look like I'm havin' a good time but any fool can tell,
That this Honky Tonk Heaven really makes ya' feel like hell.

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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: BILLIE M. MOORE, BOB WILLS, TOMMY DUNCAN

Lyrics © JOHNNY BOND PUBLICATIONS

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10 facts about this song

Release Category
"Misery" was released in the year 1964, marking the start of Merle Haggard's global fame in the music industry.
Album Category
The song "Misery" was featured on the album "Emptiness," further showcasing Haggard's unique country music style.
Musical Style Category
Like most of Haggard's music, "Misery" falls into the country and western genre, characterized by its raw lyrics and traditional instrumentation.
Themes Category
The song portrays themes of heartache, loss, and sadness, common threads in Haggard's music, and typical of country music of the era.
Chart Performance Category
While the exact chart performance of "Misery" is unclear, it was part of a successful period in Haggard's career, with several of his songs around this time reaching the top 10 on country music charts.
Songwriting Category
The song is known for its powerful lyrics, that capture a deep sense of despair and loneliness, reflective of Haggard’s knack for emotional storytelling in his songwriting.
Background Category
Merle Haggard, a native of California, was one of the leaders of the Bakersfield sound, a rawer, more rock-influenced strain of country music, which can be clearly heard in "Misery."
Influence Category
Haggard’s work, including the song “Misery”, has influenced many country artists who came after him, with many citing his honest, earnest songwriting and storytelling as an inspiration.
Awards and Honors Category
Though the song "Misery", per se, did not receive any awards, Merle Haggard himself is a country music icon who has been awarded numerous times, including being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1994.
Legacy Category
While "Misery" might not be Merle Haggard’s most well-known song, it showcases his characteristic style and storytelling ability, making it an important piece of his overall legacy.

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