The Art of Leisure: Craig Morgan’s ‘That’s What I Love About Sunday’

The country performer’s breakout hit reminds us that it’s okay to enjoy life’s simple pleasures.
The Art of Leisure: Craig Morgan’s ‘That’s What I Love About Sunday’
"The Nooning," circa 1872, by Winslow Homer. Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Hartford, Connecticut. Public Domain
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Sunday might be the South’s most important day of the week. Sayings commonly associated with the region reflect its importance, like “Slower than a Sunday,” which implies an absence of urgency. Longstanding traditions like Sunday drives have gone on to become expressions representing the art of the slow pace.

In 2005, Craig Morgan released a song that perfectly encapsulated the southern culture’s respect for leisure as the weekend comes to a close. His hit single, “That’s What I Love About Sunday,” resonated with country music listeners everywhere. A song celebrating simple joys became a universal reminder that it’s okay to slow down and savor the moment.

Rebecca Day
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