I first heard this song when i was making the hour drive back and forth to my dad's. He was dying of pancreatic cancer at 65. He had a late stage diagnosis and lived about a year, and decided he didn't want to die in a hospital. He spent his last week and a half at home in his own bed, unconscious for most of it. My drive was to go sit by his bedside. This was particularly appropriate and always reminds me of him in a bittersweet way.
This song should be preceded with a warning. I was driving the first time I heard it. Tears, boogers, everything.. I had to pull over for a bit. It still gets to me, almost the same experience with my dad (diagnosed stage 4 colon cancer w/ 3 months to live).
My Diddy is dying of Pancreatic Cancer. This has been so hard for me. I heard this song recently and it couldn't have portrayed our relationship any better. Except he his keeps Marlboro lights in his shirt pocket. I can't thank you enough for this song. The end is nearing for us. Thank you Amanda!
I have heard this song before, but it hit me hard tonight. I lost my Father in 2010 to Pancreatic Cancer. I got a phone call at work 2 weeks before his death. Dawn.....Dad isn't well. It doesn't look good. Caught the first flight out. I was prepared to stay there as long as it took to care for him. He never made it home out of hospice, even thought he would have preferred to go at home. I have so many regrets. And I think that is part of why this song speaks so much to me. Listen to the love and communication between the father and daughter. That connection. I did have a connection with my dad, but I was a very guarded person. Things I wish we had experienced didn't happen. And those things are my fault. He tried. I was scared. It is hard and unfortunate when you realize too late that you wasted that time. I like that in this song, they take that time!
I’m a sucker for a Daddy song bc mine was so awesome. He went “up in smoke” too and we had a similar conversation. Treasured Father and final moments captured well by The Highwomen. No regrets
i agree that it would sound amazing, but this is a deeply personal song Amanda wrote about her dad being terminally ill, so it wouldn't be right for Brandi to "take it from her"... just like the other highwomen maybe shouldn't sing If she ever leaves me, you know?
@@jenniferbeavers8680 oh i know, and I've seen ppl be not too happy about that because they thought it wasn't Amanda's and Jason's story to tell, but in my opinion it's about who actually sings it and therewith embodies the narrative. and that's why if she ever leaves me 'should' only be sung by brandi (but also who am i to dictate that). i'm sure you got all that, just wanted to clarify lmao
Waste of Brandi's talents and nothing special here. A couple of lively ones, but some of these gals - like here, aren't up to it. Title song and Brandi's 'Wheels of Laredo' best.
bob burroughs I’m as big a Brandi fan as you will find (I will See her for the 9th and 10th time in Nashville in January) and, dude, I don’t know what you are talking about. Maybe you don’t like the country sound, after all, Brandi is a rocker. But this is a f$@@ing great album. All these ladies are wonderful on it.
Made the mistake of listening to the album at the library and now I’m crying in public
this is the most beautiful song on the album
I never realized Amanda could sing like that. Even my goosebumps have goosebumps.
The vocals on this one are fantastic.
Shires words shine through a tarnished world with unvarnished emotion...raw and real. Bravo👏
Best song on an already unbelievably stellar album.
I first heard this song when i was making the hour drive back and forth to my dad's. He was dying of pancreatic cancer at 65. He had a late stage diagnosis and lived about a year, and decided he didn't want to die in a hospital. He spent his last week and a half at home in his own bed, unconscious for most of it. My drive was to go sit by his bedside. This was particularly appropriate and always reminds me of him in a bittersweet way.
Hugs. That's beautiful. Bittersweet.
Listening to this song gives me hope. Maybe today's music can still have feelings and soul. This song and this album proves it.
One of my new favorite songs!!! Incredible ladies! ✨
I lost my dad on May 3rd and when I first (and still do) just cried. I miss him every day.
A heartbreaker.... damn...beautiful song, sung w poignancy and tenderness....
Best on the album🖤🥺
Cocktail And A Song Is A Very Beautiful Song By A Wonderful Group The HIGHWOMEN.
This song just blew me away
This song should be preceded with a warning. I was driving the first time I heard it. Tears, boogers, everything.. I had to pull over for a bit. It still gets to me, almost the same experience with my dad (diagnosed stage 4 colon cancer w/ 3 months to live).
One of my faves! Wow! Shires is the goat!!
Loving these "guys" .. this song is so so great !
Another winner!! Hits my heart!!
My Diddy is dying of Pancreatic Cancer. This has been so hard for me. I heard this song recently and it couldn't have portrayed our relationship any better. Except he his keeps Marlboro lights in his shirt pocket. I can't thank you enough for this song. The end is nearing for us. Thank you Amanda!
Beautiful song.
I have heard this song before, but it hit me hard tonight. I lost my Father in 2010 to Pancreatic Cancer. I got a phone call at work 2 weeks before his death. Dawn.....Dad isn't well. It doesn't look good. Caught the first flight out. I was prepared to stay there as long as it took to care for him. He never made it home out of hospice, even thought he would have preferred to go at home. I have so many regrets. And I think that is part of why this song speaks so much to me. Listen to the love and communication between the father and daughter. That connection. I did have a connection with my dad, but I was a very guarded person. Things I wish we had experienced didn't happen. And those things are my fault. He tried. I was scared. It is hard and unfortunate when you realize too late that you wasted that time. I like that in this song, they take that time!
I’m a sucker for a Daddy song bc mine was so awesome. He went “up in smoke” too and we had a similar conversation. Treasured Father and final moments captured well by The Highwomen. No regrets
Miss you, Dad
Y’all got me 😢
Well, dang. 😭
Higher women sing out!
God damn... This song.. :'(
Y'all might want to collab w WINE WOMEN AND SONG'S Matraca Berg, Gretchen Peters n Suzy Bogus as you continue honiring the womyn of country 🍷🕺🎶
Dang. I bet Mercy is gonna be one talented broad
Certainly she'll be a talented woman. Or a talented person. Or just talented.
great song......funny and sad
Dammit, Amanda...sigh.
Brandi needs to sing this solo ❤
i agree that it would sound amazing, but this is a deeply personal song Amanda wrote about her dad being terminally ill, so it wouldn't be right for Brandi to "take it from her"... just like the other highwomen maybe shouldn't sing If she ever leaves me, you know?
Brandi is my favorite but Amanda crushed this.
yee haw yeah I agree except they are such a non conformist band that Isbell and Shires actually wrote If She Ever Leaves Me for Brandi lol
@@jenniferbeavers8680 oh i know, and I've seen ppl be not too happy about that because they thought it wasn't Amanda's and Jason's story to tell, but in my opinion it's about who actually sings it and therewith embodies the narrative. and that's why if she ever leaves me 'should' only be sung by brandi (but also who am i to dictate that). i'm sure you got all that, just wanted to clarify lmao
Waste of Brandi's talents and nothing special here. A couple of lively ones, but some of these gals - like here, aren't up to it. Title song and Brandi's 'Wheels of Laredo' best.
bob burroughs get your ears checked, mister
bob burroughs I’m as big a Brandi fan as you will find (I will See her for the 9th and 10th time in Nashville in January) and, dude, I don’t know what you are talking about. Maybe you don’t like the country sound, after all, Brandi is a rocker. But this is a f$@@ing great album. All these ladies are wonderful on it.
whatever, sexist men's opinions don't matter anymore, skippy.
What?! This is definitely one of the standouts on an album full of great songs.