A Showman's Life

Album: Here For A Good Time (2011)
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Songfacts®:

  • This Jesse Winchester penned sad ballad takes an inside look at a musician's life on the road. The song was originally recorded by Gary Allan on his 2003 album, See If I Care.
  • The song features Faith Hill, who sings the part that was originally sung by Willie Nelson on Gary Allan's recording.

Comments: 2

  • Bruce Hobbs from Alhambra CaBuddy Miller included this song on his 2002 album “Midnight and Lonesome”
  • AnonymousWinchester was a master balladeer, and a deeply soulful songwriter. Having chased a career as a singer-songwriter for too many years to count, this song, to me, speaks as closely and honestly to that lifestyle as any I have ever encountered. Pure, hard truth.
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