Awesome story. He had the smoothest voice and his simple illustrations really embraced growing up in the South. Wish I could have seen him perform. He’s a legend and one of my favorites. So much different than the Hick-pop garbage Nashville promotes today.
There’s no “story” in most of what are called “country” songs any more. My dad and I were talking about this a few weeks ago - his favorite is Willie Nelson. (Going to hear him in a few weeks here - not the same as 30 years ago, unlike DW who never lost his voice.)
Today’s music — something about pickup truck, short skirt, wash rinse repeat = “hit song”.