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Backslider's Wine
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Backslider's Wine was released on January 1, 1981 by Geffen as a part of the album Great Gonzos
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Release DateJanuary 1, 1981
LabelGeffen
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM97

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Jerry Jeff Walker
Jerry Jeff Walker
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Michael Martin Murphey
Michael Martin Murphey
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
MICHAEL BROVSKY
MICHAEL BROVSKY
Producer
Martin Lennard
Martin Lennard
Recording Engineer

Lyrics

Michael Martin Murphy
As the rain ruins my alibi
I'm down to tellin' you my red-eyed mind
It's not the sun bright path
That called me from my home
It's just that fine Backslider's wine
CHORUS:
My momma sings out in my memory
Son, don't take that black eyed shine
Fight for your rights
But, son don't fight for right
And do not drink Backslider's wine
But I took myself for a kind and loving soul
'Til I found my face, face down on the bar room floor
I was crying Jesus what have they done to me
I cannot drink Backslider's wine no more
CHORUS
As the rain ruins my alibi
I'm down to tellin' you my red-eyed mind
It's not the sun bright path
That called me from my home
It's just that fine Backslider's wine
Written by: Michael Martin Murphey
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