Merl Haggard – You Take Me For Granted
admin Introduction: Merle Haggard, a cornerstone of American country music, released “You Take Me for Granted” in 1983. The song, a poignant ballad about underappreciated love, became a chart-topping hit and…
Merle Haggard – Working Man Blues
Introduction: In 1969, country music legend Merle Haggard released a song that would become an anthem for the working class – Working Man Blues. Haggard, a Bakersfield sound pioneer known…
Merle Haggard – The Fightin Side Of Me
Introduction: In the tumultuous year of 1970, a song emerged from the heart of American country music that would come to define an era. Merle Haggard’s “The Fightin’ Side of…
Merle Haggard & Willie Nelson – “Okie from Muskogee”
Introduction: In 1969, a time of social and political upheaval in the United States, a song titled “Okie from Muskogee” by country music legend Merle Haggard rocketed to the top…
Willie Nelson – Always On My Mind
Introduction Willie Nelson’s “Always On My Mind” isn’t your typical country love song. While it expresses deep regret and a yearning to win back a lost love, the song’s origins…