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Misery and Gin

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Wikipedia article




"'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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The narrator discusses how he always ends up at the bar trying to drink away memories. The narrator goes on to say how the alcohol makes memories come back to haunt him.

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Other versions



Billy Dean covered "Misery and Gin" on his 1994 LP 'Men'll Be Boys'.

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Category:1980 singles

Category:Merle Haggard songs

Category:Billy Dean songs

Category:Songs written by Snuff Garrett

Category:MCA Records singles

Category:1980 songs


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