Misery Loves Company
Moe Bandy · Cheating Situation [1979]
Well, I've just left my home friends where I couldn't sleep
For missin' a man that I couldn't keep
She just walked out and left me for somebody else
Now her memory keeps haunting me but I'm by myself.
So break out the bottle bring on the crowd
Tell funny stories turn the jukebox up loud
Come on sit at my table where the drinks're on me
Yes, gather round me 'cause misery loves company.
--- Instrumental ---
This is not the first time I lost everything
To a false hearted woman with a false hearted dream
But this is the first time I've suffered myself
Help me get over this love I'll handle the next love all by myself.
So break out the bottle bring on the crowd
Tell funny stories turn the jukebox up loud
Come on sit at my table where the drinks're on me
Yes, gather round me 'cause misery loves company.
Yes, gather round me 'cause misery loves company...
Misery Loves Company
Moe Bandy delivers a quintessential honky-tonk performance on 'Misery Loves Company,' a track that epitomizes the raucous, heart-wrenching style of 1970s country music. Recorded for the album 'Cheating Situation,' the song showcases Bandy's signature blend of twangy vocals and driving rhythm, themes central to his body of work on labels like Columbia and GRC. The recording captures the era's emphasis on narrative storytelling, exploring the emotional turbulence of infidelity with a gritty authenticity that defined the genre. As part of his extensive discography, this work stands as a testament to Bandy's ability to craft memorable, character-driven songs that resonated deeply with audiences seeking the raw energy of traditional country entertainment.