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Craig Morgan - Little Bit of Life

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Craig Morgan - Little Bit of Life

Craig Morgan - Little Bit of Life

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Bottom Line:

Craig Morgan just keeps getting better and better. With his fourth album, he continues the hard hitting lyrics that are mixed liberally with his humorous side for a well balanced musical meal. I would highly recommend this album for any country music fan.

Craig Does It Again

Little Bit of Life is Craig's fourth studio album. Craig continues to write and record material that is strong lyrically as well as having a delivery that ropes the audience in and holds them spellbound. The songs he writes are about everyday life and his music has a positive theme. He sings about the strengths of a family and the everyday joys of life. His tongue in cheek humor is very evident in songs like "International Harvester" and the light-hearted "I Guess You Had to Be There." These songs are mixed up with powerful ballads like "Tough" and "The Ballad of Mr. Jenkins." He thought he was tough until he watched his wife go through cancer treatments never losing her positive attitude. And Mr. Jenkins seems like a broken old man on the outside, easily discounted until you learn what his life has dealt him and suddenly he becomes a person to be respected and looked up to. "Little Bit of Life" is the title track and the first single. It is a fast paced fun song that does just what the title implies - touches on the little moments of life that make it worth living. "Little bit of windows open, little dixie cup of homemade wine, little bit of yee haw in the hay" and all the other little bits combine to make a great life.
Something that seems to be happening more and more is different retailers offering albums that offer additional material available only at their locations. This album is no exception. The regular CD offers the 11 tracks listed below. If you make your purchase at Walmart while supplies last, they will offer a CD with a bonus DVD or a 2-pack that has the CD, DVD and a bonus CD of Craig's last album, My Kind of Livin. If you purchase your album at Target they will offer two hidden tracks that are not available anywhere else - while supplies last. At Transworld stores, which include FYE, Strawberries, Sam Goody, Wherehouse etc., they will offer two bonus acoustic tracks that aren't available anywhere else. While this is a great marketing tool for the various retailers, it can leave serious fans in a quandry. Where to buy? No matter what place you choose you'll be missing something unless you buy them all and then that opens a whole new can of worms. But no matter which version you end up with, you won't be disappointed. Craig is a vetern performer, doing over 200 shows a year on the road. He has also made over 150 appearances so far on the Grand Ole Opry. His roots are planted deep in country music.

Song List:

  1. Little Bit of Life
  2. International Harvester
  3. Tough
  4. I Am
  5. The Ballad of Mr. Jenkins
  6. Nothin' Goin' Wrong Around Here
  7. Sweet Old Fashion Goodness
  8. I Guess You Had To Be There
  9. The Song
  10. My Kind of Woman
  11. Look At 'Em Fly
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