Same here. It’s been called “the first existential country song”. There were more than a few fabulous country crossover tunes during the mid to late 60s. Like 'Wichita Lineman", ‘Ode to Billy Joe’ is another crossover that stops me in my tracks. Both happen to benefit from great mixed-in string arrangements (easy-listening composition ‘skills’ still hanging on back then).
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