In-Law Country

Introduction vii

1. Ain’t No Money, 1982 2
2. Hickory Wind, 1968 16
3. Love Hurts, 1971 40
4. L.A. Freeway, 197260
5. Farther Along, 1973 82
6. Rosanna’s Going Wild, 1974 98
7. Don’t Cheat in Our Hometown, 1970 120
8. Till I Gain Control Again, 1975 136
9. Boulder to Birmingham 158
10. Waiting Around to Die, 1977 182
11. Ain’t Living Long Like This, 1978 196
12. No Memories Hangin’ ’Round, 1979 216
13. Blue Kentucky Girl, 1979 230
14. Don’t Get Above Your Raising, 1980 252
15. Stars on the Water, 1981 272
16. Seven Year Ache, 1981 284
17. Better Days, 1983 302
18. Country Boy, 1984 320
19. Ballad of Sally Rose, 1985 342

Epilogue 358

Sources 362

Bibliography 372

Acknowledgments 374

Index 375