The song Fuller Brush Man by James McMurtry tells the story of how times have changed since the narrator was a child

The song "Off and Running" by James McMurtry is about the struggles of trying to find one's place in the world and coming to terms with one's own identity

The song "I Only Want To Talk To You" by James McMurtry is about a serious situation that the narrator is going through

"What's the Matter" by James McMurtry tells the story of a man who is on the road as a musician while his partner is left at home to take care of their children

"Long Island Sound" is a song by James McMurtry that tells a story about his life and observations of the world around him

"Deaver's Crossing" is a song by James McMurtry that tells the story of a man named Deaver who walked the same road every day with his back all bent, leaning on his walking cane

The song "Red Dress" by James McMurtry tells the story of a man reminiscing about the good old days when he and his friends could smoke, drink and live carefree without anyone to tell them no

The song "Where'd You Hide The Body" by James McMurtry tells the story of a couple whose relationship is falling apart due to one partner's lying and deceit

The song Holiday by James McMurtry tells the story of a family road trip during the holidays

"Shining Eyes" by James McMurtry is a song about regret and longing for a lost love