The Story In The Song Mac Davis Oh Lord Its Hard To Be Humble
@arthurchappell (44941)
Preston, England
September 25, 2019 4:23pm CST
This very funny 1980 country and western hit by Mac Davis addresses
not only the problems of celebrity stardom but also the appalling vanity and Narcissistic egotism of celebrities convinced they are the best, most handsome and God's gift to women.
I have met many people this song could be about. There are great cover version by Willie Nelson and Kenny Rogers among others.
The song on Youtube
Mac Davis - It's Hard To Be Humble (1980) Casablanca 2244 bw/The Greatest Gift Of All Original vinyl album: Hard To Be Humble (Casablanca 7207) (It's Hard To...
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
27 Sep 19
@rebelann good version of the same song
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@rebelann (117286)
• El Paso, Texas
27 Sep 19
I like it because Kenny Rogers is also in it @arthurchappell
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
27 Sep 19
@rebelann he is always good
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@LindaOHio (223056)
• United States
25 Sep 19
I'm familiar with this song, although I'm not a country and western fan. Sorry!
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@celticeagle (190127)
• Boise, Idaho
26 Sep 19
ALways enjoyed his songs. I can see where this could be a real problem.
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@Deepizzaguy (122405)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
26 Sep 19
Mac Davis has recorded some very good songs based on his life.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
26 Sep 19
I know this is a good song. I need to listen to it. Thanks.
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
26 Sep 19
I hadn't heard Mac singing in a long time. Cute song! Then I saw this interesting story about Mac going to see a movie with Elvis.
Hit songwriter and recording artist Mac Davis tells a great story about going to the movies with Elvis on The Music Row Show. The Music Row Show broadcasts o...
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
27 Sep 19
@1hopefulman that is a lovely story
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
1 Oct 19
It says blocked in my country..how ridiculous but I found it anyway.
Oh yes agreed many this could apply to.
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
1 Oct 19
@TiarasOceanView glad you found it - it is a great song
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
1 Oct 19
@TiarasOceanView yes, he really had the talent and the looks
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
1 Oct 19
@arthurchappell It is that and he has no need to be humble
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
27 Sep 19
@FourWalls glad you like it
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@RasmaSandra (98187)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Sep 19
I remember this song, There are quite a few Mac Davis songs I have enjoyed,
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