I've had an Americana/Red Dirt Country/Roots Rock interest for some time. Turnpike Troubadours has a song that gets to me, On The Red River, remembering my Dad and his hard work and sacrifice for our family.
Back on the Red River, not hard to remember
When your daddy wouldn't ever get old
When I saw the world from up on your shoulders
I remember the view, when you live like we do
Death doesn't leave with the best part of you
"Death doesn't get the best part of you"
Robert Earl Keen is a favorite of mine, and in his advancing years, he's limited his performing. Turnpike covered one of his best, Feeling Good Again, with Sierra Hull. As a complement to the original theme of returning to a favorite neighborhood bar after being away for a long time - which is enough for me to love - the Turnpike version focuses on working to return to form.