Down_on_the_houseboat Now

: The song reflects a period in the 1980s when Haggard lived on a houseboat on Lake Shasta after a divorce. It captures his memories of that era, including mentions of his daughter, Jenessa , as an infant.

: It was co-written with his fifth wife, Theresa Ann Lane , who also provides harmony vocals on the track, adding an intimate, pensive quality to the performance. down_on_the_houseboat

Watch this video for more background on Merle Haggard's life and the inspiration for his later music: Sam Cooke - Almost In Your Arms - Theme From Houseboat JT Geminicus YouTube• Jan 15, 2011 Tim Howard | My Kind of Country : The song reflects a period in the