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. It was released in January 1988 as the third single from the album ''

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chart, number 4 in R&R, number 1 in Cashbox and number 1 in Gavin. Bud McGuire is the brother of Mike McGuire, founding member and drummer of the country music group Shenandoah.

Content

The song is about the life, dreams, hopes and struggles of McGuire's father, Harvey.

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

1988 singles 1987 songs Kenny Rogers songs Song recordings produced by Larry Butler (producer) RCA Records singles {{1987-country-song-stub