Teachable Moments: John Michael Montgomery’s ‘Life’s a Dance’

The hit ballad offers advice on how to achieve a life well-lived.

A detail of “Summer Night,” 1890, by Winslow Homer. Oil on canvas. Musician John Michael Montgomery’s breakout hit “Life’s a Dance” embodies his philosophical outlook. Public Domain

Roman Emperor and Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius once said, “The art of living is more like wrestling than dancing.” However, if you ask country singer John Michael Montgomery what the art of living is like, he’d probably disagree.

For him, life is all about the art of the dance, and his breakout hit, “Life’s a Dance,” embodies this philosophical outlook. The classic country song provides moral support while guiding listeners on how to gracefully navigate life’s ups and downs.

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