Papa Loved Mama

"Papa Loved Mama" is a song released by American Country Music artist Garth Brooks in 1992. It debuted on his third album "Ropin' the Wind" and also appears on "The Hits", "The Limited Series", "Double Live", and "The Ultimate Hits". It reached #3 on the Billboard Country Charts. The song was written by Brooks and Kim Williams.

The Song

*Key: E Major.
*Length - 2:51

A trucker's son reflects on a tragic incident he experienced as a child. His father worked as truck driver and his time away drove his mother to commit adultery. Though his father would call constantly, the lyrics indicate "she needed more to hold than just a telephone". One night, the father came home unexpectedly with roses and wine. He went upstairs for the mother (who was not home), but the children soon heard a bottle break against the wall. That night, the father drove his truck directly into the local motel room where his wife was with another man. The incident was covered in the paper the next day. The mother was killed and the father went to prison. Ironically, the song is sung in a bright tone despite the subject matter.

This song was also performed by David Allan Coe on his 20 all time greatest hits album.

References and External Links

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