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  1. Listen to 40 songs from Merle Haggard, the legendary country singer-songwriter and Bakersfield sound pioneer. Enjoy his classics like Mama Tried, Okie From Muskogee, The Bottle Let Me Down and more.

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    • Patrick Doyle,Jon Freeman,Joseph Hudak,Erin Manning,David Menconi,Marissa R. Moss,Nick Murray,James Reed,Sarah Rodman
    • “The Bottle Let Me Down” (1966) This 1966 weeper is one of Haggard’s stone-cold classics, and perhaps among the best musical encapsulations of how it feels when self-medication fails.
    • “Swinging Doors” (1966) It's the song that makes you revere Merle Haggard as a honky-tonk hero and pity the poor women who had to put up with his hard living.
    • “Sing Me Back Home” (1967) In "Hungry Eyes" and "Roots of My Raising," Haggard's narrators use music to revive memories they've been holding since childhood.
    • “I’m a Lonesome Fugitive” (1967) It would be easy to assume that Haggard wrote this song about a fugitive running from the law, but credits actually go to Liz and Casey Anderson, who crafted a rich story loaded with metaphor and references to everything from Rudyard Kipling to Bob Dylan.
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  3. Country legend Merle Haggard was undoubtedly one of the most talented artists to ever live. Here are some of his best songs.

  4. Find out the biography, discography, and awards of Merle Haggard, a country music legend and the poet of the common man. Explore his songs that address his past, his Bakersfield sound, and his influence on Outlaw Country.

  5. Enjoy 16 tracks of country legend Merle Haggard's best songs, including Lovesick Blues, Mama Tried, Okie From Muskogee and more. This playlist features live and studio performances by Merle Haggard and his collaborations with Willie Nelson.

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  7. Apr 6, 2016 · Explore the legacy of Merle Haggard, a country music legend and songwriter, on AllMusic. Find his top songs, albums, reviews, bio, and more.

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