Better Class of Losers
# Better Class of Losers

"Better Class of Losers" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Randy Travis. It was released in December 1991 as the third single from his album High Lonesome. It peaked at number 2 in both the United States and Canada. Travis co-wrote this song with Alan Jackson. Travis' performance earned him the Grammy nomination for Best Male Country Vocal Performance, his fifth nomination in that category.

## Content

The song is narrated from the point of view of a husband, who married a woman from "high society." Over the course of their relationship, he has grown to dislike both her friends and the high-class lifestyle she leads, and has announced his intent to associate with people who live a much simpler lifestyle, referring that they "buy their coffee beans already ground" and not "pay their bills on home computers" (which, in 1991, was a rarity).

However, the song is ambiguous as to the meaning of "going back." Though the narration is directed towards the wife, it is unclear whether he intends to seek a divorce, or simply stop attending high society functions with her.

## Music video

The music video was directed by Jim Shea, and features Travis walking through various sets that convey the song's description, such as a high-rise penthouse set to a farm style set.

## Musicians

As listed in liner notes.

* Eddie Bayers - drums
* Russ Barenberg - acoustic guitar
* Dennis Burnside - piano
* Jerry Douglas - dobro
* Doyle Grisham - steel guitar
* David Hungate - bass guitar
* Mac McAnally - acoustic guitar
* Brent Mason - 6 string bass, electric guitar
* Mark O'Connor - fiddle
* John Wesley Ryles - background vocals
* Randy Travis - lead vocals
* Dennis Wilson - background vocals
* Curtis Young - background vocals

## Use in media

This song was performed by Travis in the 2007 movie National Treasure: Book of Secrets, where he guest starred performing for the President of the United States at Mount Vernon.

It was also performed, in part, by Travis on a 1993 episode (The Mark) of "Matlock". Travis plays character Billy Wheeler, a country singer hired by Matlock (Andy Griffith) to paint his house, and later accused of killing a con artist.

## Chart performance

| Chart (1991–1992) | Peak position |
| - | - |
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM) | 2 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) | 2 |

### Year-end charts

| Chart (1992) | Position |
| - | - |
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM) | 27 |
| US Country Songs (Billboard) | 13 |
