(My Friends Are Gonna Be) Strangers
George Jones
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Once, I lived a life of wine and roses I drank a lot back then for one concern Success for me lay just around the corner I thought, my social friend would help me make the turn But now I'm paying for the days of wine and roses A victim of the drunken life I chose Now all my social friends look down their noses For I kept the wine and threw away the rose I stood by and watched, the bottle take control of me The turn I made was not the one I planned And I watched my social standings slip away from me As I slowly watched the bottle take command And now I'm paying for the days of wine and roses A victim of the drunken life I chose Now all my social friends look down their noses
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Written by: ELIZABETH ANDERSON
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"(My Friends Are Gonna Be) Strangers" was originally released by Merle Haggard in 1965 as a part of his album "Strangers".
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Chart PerformanceThe song was incredibly successful on the charts, reaching number 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles.
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Cover VersionCountry music legend George Jones later covered the song, although it didn't reach as high on the charts as Haggard's original version.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Liz Anderson, who was also a noted country artist and songwriter in her own right.
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Song Meaning"(My Friends Are Gonna Be) Strangers" is about a man dealing with the betrayal of someone he considered a friend, a theme that resonated with many listeners and helped to boost the song's popularity.
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Album PerformanceThe album "Strangers" that contained this song was Haggard's first collection for the label, Capitol Records, and it was a commercial success.
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Notable CoversBesides George Jones, several other artists have covered the song over the years, including Roy Rogers and Ernest Tubb.
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Song InfluenceThe song's title inspired the name of the country-rock band The Strangers, which became Merle Haggard's backing band.
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Critical AcclaimNamed as one of the '500 Greatest Country and Western Songs' by Country Music magazine, "(My Friends Are Gonna Be) Strangers" continues to be celebrated and enjoyed by fans of the genre.
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Song PrevalenceDespite being over half a century old, "(My Friends Are Gonna Be) Strangers" still receives regular airtime on country radio stations and is available on many digital music platforms.
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