"That Just About Does It" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Vern Gosdin. It was released in September 1989 as the second single from the album Alone. The song reached #4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. Gosdin wrote the song with Max D. Barnes

" 'That Just About Does It'. was actually released right at the end of 1989 and became a regular on the radio in 1990. So Vern was really at a peak in his career, but it was also just about the end of his time on the mainstream country charts although he’s still all over the classic country radio stations.

Even in 1989 you have to think this song has a classic sound. I don’t know if you would ever hear a song like this on the radio today. And when I say a song like this I mean a song this good. The production is really focused on the lyrics and the story in the song. You get Vern’s great country vocal. You can feel the emotion in how he’s telling the story of heartbreak for these two people.

Vern’s songs are a gift to those that love country music. I still love listening to this song and his entire collection today. His catalog stands the test of time especially this 25-year old song."

Dayne Shuda
Founder of Country Music Life