Very sentimental but Mary sings it like nobody can. The song paints a picture of days gone by when sailors were away for months if not years at a time leaving behind a family to fend for themselves until their return. A powerful and sensitive delivery from Mary.
Plain and simple not quite country more a folkie-type song it struck a chord with its apparent honesty. It's a sea-change song, wanting to rid of excess baggage for a selfish life, absorbed in pleasurable activity. Big in country there are many cover versions of this song. I like the original studio version best (but I cant find a link)
