Artist Spotlight: Merle Haggard

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Merle Haggard

Merle Haggard was an American country music singer, songwriter, guitarist, and fiddler. He was born on April 6, 1937, in California. Haggard became known for his gritty lyrics and unique storytelling style. His music often reflected his troubled past, including run-ins with the law and time spent in prison. One of his popular songs, The Bottle Let Me Down, showcases his distinctive blend of honky-tonk and country music. Haggard’s career spanned several decades, and he released numerous hit songs, earning him a place as one of the most respected figures in country music history. He passed away on April 6, 2016, leaving behind a legacy of timeless music.
Birthday: 1937-04-06

Merle Haggard's Top Tracks

Merle Haggard Discography

American Country Legend

Release: 2024-05-03
Label: Sun Label Group, LLC
Popularity: 👏👏
1. Today I Started Loving You Again
2. Okie From Muskogee
3. Swinging Doors
4. Bottle Let Me Down
5. Lonesome Fugitive (I m A)
6. Branded Man
7. Mama Tried
8. I Take A Lot Of Pride In What I Am
9. Workin Man Blues
10. Fightin Side Of Me
11. Hungry Eyes
12. I Think I’ll Just Stay Here And Drink
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Lonesome Whistle Blow (Live 1981)

Release: 2022-05-11
Label: Sun Label Group, LLC
1. Misery And Gin – Live 1981
2. Honky Tonk Night Time Man – Live 1981
3. Old Man From The Mountain – Live 1981
4. Holding Things Together – Live 1981
5. Ramblin’ Fever – Live 1981
6. Every Fool Has A Rainbow – Live 1981
7. Daddy Frank – Live 1981
8. Things Aren’t Funny Anymore – Live 1981
9. Swingin’ Doors – Live 1981
10. All My Friends Are Going To Be Strangers – Live 1981
11. Heaven Was A Drink Of Wine – Live 1981
12. Silver Wings – Live 1981
13. Today I Started Loving You Again – Live 1981
14. Momma’s Hungry Eyes – Live 1981
15. Mama Tried – Live 1981
16. You’ll Always Be Special To Me – Live 1981
17. Footlights – Live 1981
18. Mother The Queen Of My Heart – Live 1981
19. Tulare Dust – Live 1981
20. The Way I Am – Live 1981
21. Okie From Muskogee – Live 1981
22. San Antonio Rose – Live 1981
23. Think I’ll Just Stay Here And Drink – Live 1981
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Rancho del Cielo, California (Live 1982)

Release: 2021-01-28
Label: Hatbox
1. Introduction By Nancy Reagan – Live
2. Think I’ll Just Stay Here And Drink – Live
3. Silver Wings – Live
4. Workingman’s Blues – Live
5. My Favorite Memory – Live
6. Footlights – Live
7. Okie From Muscogee – Live
8. Beverly Sills Asks Merle About His Musical Roots – Live
9. Pennies From Heaven – Live
10. Beverly Sills Talks To Merle About Life – Live
11. Sweet Georgia Brown – Live
12. Beverly Interviews Mark – Live
13. Fiddle Instrumental – Live
14. President Reagan Joke And Thanks – Live
15. Are The Good Times Really Over – Live
16. Rainbow Stew – Live
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Merle Haggard Lyrics and Songmeanings

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