Noel Haggard & Ben Haggard – The Runnin’ Kind/ I’m A Lonesome Fugitive
A heartfelt tribute to Merle Haggard‘s restless soul, through the voices of his sons. When Noel Haggard and Ben Haggard take the stage together to sing “The Runnin’ Kind /…
A heartfelt tribute to Merle Haggard‘s restless soul, through the voices of his sons. When Noel Haggard and Ben Haggard take the stage together to sing “The Runnin’ Kind /…
A bittersweet farewell, a grieving gaze at a dried-up river of memory. In the twilight of his life, Merle Haggard recorded what would become his final song: “Kern River Blues.”…
A Gentle Reassurance Carved in Heartache In the soft ache of longing and gentle farewell, Marty Robbins’ “Don’t Worry (‘Bout Me)” becomes more than a country ballad—it is a promise…
A tender remembrance of lasting love: “My Favorite Memory” by Merle Haggard When Merle Haggard sang “My Favorite Memory,” he breathed life into the gentle ache of a love that…
That Last Look Back: When Heartbreak Takes Flight There are certain songs, particularly in the realm of classic country music, that don’t just tell a story, they etch themselves into…
That Sweet, Sober Rush: When Love Is the Only Addiction You Need To speak of Merle Haggard is to speak of the very bedrock of country music. He was the…
Two Titans, One Timeless Tune: The Bitter-Sweet Reunion of the Road-Worn Soul There are certain moments in country music history that feel less like a record release and more like…
Merle Haggard’s “Today I Started Loving You Again”: A Timeless Ode to Perpetual Heartbreak and Hope Ah, “Today I Started Loving You Again.” Just the title alone, when you hear…
Marty Robbins & Merle Haggard – She Thinks I Still Care: The bittersweet echo of a love that lingers, despite all claims to the contrary. Ah, friends, pull up a…
The Weight of a Brand: A Ballad of Redemption and Regret In the annals of country music, few names resonate with the raw authenticity and profound storytelling of Merle Haggard.…
“Mama Tried”: A Son’s Regret and an Unbreakable Bond There are some songs that, with just the first few notes, transport you back in time. They don’t just tell a…
Merle Haggard – Today I Started Loving You Again: A Timeless Ode to Rekindled Emotions In the annals of country music, few names resonate with as much heartfelt authenticity and…
If We Make It Through December by Merle Haggard: A Country Ballad of Love and Resilience In the realm of country music, Merle Haggard stands as a towering figure, an…
Merle Haggard’s “Always Wanting You”: A Timeless Country Ballad of Unrequited Love In the annals of country music, few artists have captured the complexities of love and longing with the…
Merle Haggard and the Ballad of the Working Man: A Lyrical Exploration of the American Dream’s Trials and Triumphs In the annals of country music, few names resonate with the…
I’m a White Boy: A Song of Self-Identity and Working-Class Pride In the annals of country music, Merle Haggard stands as a towering figure, a true icon of the genre.…
Are The Good Times Really Over? A Country Music Classic by Merle Haggard In the realm of country music, few names resonate with the same depth and recognition as Merle…
Merle Haggard and “The Fightin’ Side of Me”: A Song of Patriotism, Self-Reliance, and Unwavering Spirit In the annals of country music, few names resonate with the same level of…
Merle Haggard’s ‘Ramblin’ Fever’: A Timeless Journey through the Heart of Country Music When it comes to Merle Haggard, few songs capture the spirit of his artistry quite like “Ramblin’…
Merle Haggard – A Working Man’s Anthem in “Big City” Merle Haggard’s “Big City” is a song that resonates deeply with the American working class, capturing the weariness, pride, and…
Merle Haggard’s “Okie from Muskogee”: A Patriotic Anthem of the Heartland Released in September 1969, “Okie from Muskogee” by Merle Haggard and The Strangers quickly cemented its place in the…
I Think I’ll Just Stay Here and Drink: A Country Ballad of Heartbreak and Redemption In the annals of country music, there are a select few artists whose voices have…
A haunting tale of friendship, betrayal, and outlaw fate in “Pancho and Lefty” by Merle Haggard & Willie Nelson “Pancho and Lefty” stands as a deeply emotional ode to loyalty,…
Timeless Love: A Look at Merle Haggard’s “That’s the Way Love Goes” In the tapestry of American country music, few songs have managed to capture the essence of love’s unpredictable…
A Country Anthem for Generations: Merle Haggard & Toby Keith’s “The Fightin’ Side of Me” In the realm of country music, few artists have embodied the spirit of rebellion and…
A Haunting Confession: Mama Tried by Merle Haggard There are few songs in the world of country music as raw, honest, and heartbreakingly sincere as Merle Haggard’s Mama Tried. Released…