Name: The Very Best Of Merle Haggard by Merle Haggard
Brand: Merle Haggard
SKU: 5099950077151
Price: 9.9 USD
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Rating: 3 (336 reviews)

1. I'm A Lonesome Fugitive

by Merle Haggard, The Strangers

Bass Guitar: Jerry Ward; Performer
Bass Guitar: Jerry Ward; Performer
Primary Artist: Merle Haggard & The Strangers; Main Performer
Drums: Eddie Burris; Performer
Guitar: Merle Haggard
Roy Nichols; Performer
Performer: Ralph Mooney
Merle Haggard
George French
Jerry Ward
Eddie Burris
Roy Nichols; Performer
Piano: George French; Performer
Steel Guitar: Ralph Mooney; Performer
Vocals: Merle Haggard; Performer
Composer: Liz Anderson
Clarence S. Anderson; Composer
Producer: Ken Nelson
Charles "fuzzy" Owen; Production

2. Branded Man

by Merle Haggard, The Strangers

Primary Artist: Merle Haggard & The Strangers; Main Performer
Composer: Merle Haggard; Composer
Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Composer
Producer: Ken Nelson
Charles "fuzzy" Owen; Production
Composer Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Other

3. Sing Me Back Home

by Merle Haggard, The Strangers

Primary Artist: Merle Haggard & The Strangers; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jerry Ward; Performer
Bass Guitar: Jerry Ward; Performer
Drums: Eddie Burris; Performer
Guitar: Merle Haggard
Roy Nichols; Performer
Performer: Roy Nichols
Merle Haggard
George French
Norman Hamlet
Jerry Ward
Eddie Burris; Performer
Piano: George French; Performer
Steel Guitar: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Vocals: Merle Haggard; Performer
Composer: Merle Haggard; Composer
Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Composer
Producer: Ken Nelson
Charles "fuzzy" Owen; Production
Composer Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Other

4. The Legend Of Bonnie And Clyde

by Merle Haggard, The Strangers

Primary Artist: Merle Haggard & The Strangers; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jerry Ward; Performer
Bass Guitar: Jerry Ward; Performer
Drums: Eddie Burris; Performer
Guitar: Roy Nichols
Merle Haggard; Performer
Performer: Norman Hamlet
Merle Haggard
George French
Roy Nichols
Eddie Burris
Jerry Ward; Performer
Piano: George French; Performer
Steel Guitar: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Vocals: Merle Haggard; Performer
Composer: Bonnie Owens
Merle Haggard; Composer
Lyricist: Merle Haggard
Bonnie Owens; Composer
Producer: Ken Nelson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Bonnie Owens
Merle Haggard; Other

5. Mama Tried

by Merle Haggard, The Strangers

Primary Artist: Merle Haggard & The Strangers; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jerry Ward; Performer
Bass Guitar: Jerry Ward; Performer
Drums: Eddie Burris; Performer
Guitar: Merle Haggard
Roy Nichols; Performer
Performer: Eddie Burris
Roy Nichols
Merle Haggard
George French
Norman Hamlet
Jerry Ward; Performer
Piano: George French; Performer
Steel Guitar: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Vocals: Merle Haggard; Performer
Composer: Merle Haggard; Composer
Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Composer
Producer: Ken Nelson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Other

6. Hungry Eyes

by Merle Haggard, The Strangers

Primary Artist: Merle Haggard & The Strangers; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jerry Ward; Performer
Bass Guitar: Jerry Ward; Performer
Drums: Eddie Burris; Performer
Guitar: Merle Haggard
Roy Nichols; Performer
Performer: Eddie Burris
Roy Nichols
Merle Haggard
George French
Norman Hamlet
Jerry Ward; Performer
Piano: George French; Performer
Steel Guitar: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Vocals: Merle Haggard; Performer
Composer: Merle Haggard; Composer
Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Composer
Producer: Ken Nelson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Other

7. Working Man Blues

by Merle Haggard

Bass Guitar: Jerry Ward; Performer
Bass Guitar: Jerry Ward; Performer
Primary Artist: Merle Haggard; Main Performer
Drums: Eddie Burris; Performer
Guitar: Merle Haggard
Roy Nichols; Performer
Performer: Eddie Burris
Roy Nichols
Merle Haggard
George French
Norman Hamlet
Jerry Ward; Performer
Piano: George French; Performer
Steel Guitar: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Vocals: Merle Haggard; Performer
Composer: Merle Haggard; Composer
Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Composer
Producer: Ken Nelson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Other

8. Okie From Muskogee

by Merle Haggard

Bass Guitar: Gene Price; Performer
Primary Artist: Merle Haggard; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Gene Price; Performer
Dobro: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Drums: Eddie Burris; Performer
Guitar: Merle Haggard
Roy Nichols; Performer
Performer: Norman Hamlet
Merle Haggard
Gene Price
Roy Nichols
Eddie Burris; Performer
Steel Guitar: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Vocals: Gene Price
Merle Haggard; Performer
Composer: Roy E. Burris
Merle Haggard; Composer
Lyricist: Merle Haggard
Roy E. Burris; Composer
Producer: Fuzzy Owen
Ken Nelson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Merle Haggard
Roy E. Burris; Other

9. The Fightin' Side Of Me

by Merle Haggard, The Strangers

Primary Artist: Merle Haggard & The Strangers; Main Performer
Composer: Merle Haggard; Composer
Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Composer
Producer: Ken Nelson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Other

10. Daddy Frank (The Guitar Man)

by Merle Haggard, The Strangers

Background Vocals: Dennis Hromek; Performer
Primary Artist: Merle Haggard & The Strangers; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Hromek; Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Hromek; Performer
Dobro: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Drums: Biff Adam; Performer
Guitar: Merle Haggard
Bobby Wayne
Roy Nichols; Performer
Performer: Dennis Hromek
Bobby Wayne
Merle Haggard
Roy Nichols
Norman Hamlet
Biff Adam; Performer
Steel Guitar: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Vocals: Merle Haggard
Bobby Wayne; Performer
Composer: Merle Haggard; Composer
Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Composer
Producer: Ken Nelson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Other

11. Carolyn

by Merle Haggard, The Strangers

Primary Artist: Merle Haggard & The Strangers; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Dennis Hromek; Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Hromek; Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Hromek; Performer
Dobro: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Drums: Biff Adam; Performer
Guitar: Merle Haggard
Bobby Wayne
Roy Nichols; Performer
Performer: Dennis Hromek
Bobby Wayne
Merle Haggard
Roy Nichols
Norman Hamlet
Biff Adam; Performer
Steel Guitar: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Vocals: Merle Haggard
Bobby Wayne; Performer
Composer: Tommy Collins; Composer
Lyricist: Tommy Collins; Composer
Producer: Ken Nelson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Tommy Collins; Other

12. Grandma Harp

by Merle Haggard, The Strangers

Background Vocals: Dennis Hromek; Performer
Primary Artist: Merle Haggard & The Strangers; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Hromek; Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Hromek; Performer
Dobro: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Drums: Biff Adam; Performer
Guitar: Merle Haggard
Bobby Wayne
Roy Nichols; Performer
Performer: Dennis Hromek
Bobby Wayne
Merle Haggard
Roy Nichols
Norman Hamlet
Biff Adam; Performer
Steel Guitar: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Vocals: Merle Haggard
Bobby Wayne; Performer
Composer: Merle Haggard; Composer
Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Composer
Producer: Ken Nelson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Other

13. It's Not Love (But It's Not Bad)

by Merle Haggard

Background Vocals: Dennis Hromek; Performer
Primary Artist: Merle Haggard; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Hromek; Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Hromek; Performer
Dobro: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Drums: Biff Adam; Performer
Guitar: Roy Nichols
Merle Haggard
Bobby Wayne; Performer
Performer: Norman Hamlet
Merle Haggard
Bobby Wayne
Roy Nichols
Dennis Hromek
Biff Adam; Performer
Steel Guitar: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Vocals: Merle Haggard
Bobby Wayne; Performer
Composer: Glenn Martin
Hank Cochran; Composer
Lyricist: Hank Cochran
Glenn Martin; Composer
Producer: Fuzzy Owen
Ken Nelson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Glenn Martin
Hank Cochran; Other

14. I Wonder If They Ever Think Of Me

by Merle Haggard, The Strangers

Background Vocals: Dennis Hromek; Performer
Primary Artist: Merle Haggard & The Strangers; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Hromek; Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Hromek; Performer
Dobro: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Drums: Biff Adam; Performer
Guitar: Merle Haggard
Bobby Wayne
Roy Nichols; Performer
Performer: Dennis Hromek
Bobby Wayne
Merle Haggard
Roy Nichols
Norman Hamlet
Biff Adam; Performer
Steel Guitar: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Vocals: Merle Haggard
Bobby Wayne; Performer
Composer: Merle Haggard; Composer
Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Composer
Producer: Ken Nelson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Other

15. Everybody's Had The Blues

by Merle Haggard, The Strangers

Background Vocals: Dennis Hromek; Performer
Primary Artist: Merle Haggard & The Strangers; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Hromek; Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Hromek; Performer
Dobro: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Drums: Biff Adam; Performer
Guitar: Merle Haggard
Bobby Wayne
Roy Nichols; Performer
Performer: Norman Hamlet
Merle Haggard
Bobby Wayne
Roy Nichols
Dennis Hromek
Biff Adam; Performer
Steel Guitar: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Vocals: Merle Haggard
Bobby Wayne; Performer
Composer: Merle Haggard; Composer
Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Composer
Producer: Fuzzy Owen
Ken Nelson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Other

16. If We Make It Through December

by Merle Haggard

Primary Artist: Merle Haggard; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Dennis Hromek; Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Hromek; Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Hromek; Performer
Dobro: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Drums: Biff Adam; Performer
Guitar: Merle Haggard
Bobby Wayne
Roy Nichols; Performer
Performer: Dennis Hromek
Bobby Wayne
Merle Haggard
Roy Nichols
Norman Hamlet
Biff Adam; Performer
Steel Guitar: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Vocals: Merle Haggard
Bobby Wayne; Performer
Composer: Merle Haggard; Composer
Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Composer
Producer: Ken Nelson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Other

17. Things Aren't Funny Anymore

by Merle Haggard

Bass Guitar: Johnny Meeks; Performer
Primary Artist: Merle Haggard; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Johnny Meeks; Performer
Dobro: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Drums: Biff Adam; Performer
Guitar: Merle Haggard
Roy Nichols
Ronnie Reno; Performer
Mandolin: Tiny Moore; Performer
Performer: Norman Hamlet
Merle Haggard
Johnny Meeks
Ronnie Reno
Tiny Moore
Roy Nichols
Biff Adam
Mark Yeary; Performer
Piano: Mark Yeary; Performer
Steel Guitar: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Vocals: Merle Haggard; Performer
Composer: Merle Haggard; Composer
Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Composer
Producer: Fuzzy Owen
Ken Nelson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Other

18. Old Man From The Mountain

by Merle Haggard, The Strangers

Primary Artist: Merle Haggard & The Strangers; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Johnny Meeks; Performer
Bass Guitar: Johnny Meeks; Performer
Dobro: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Drums: Biff Adam; Performer
Guitar: Merle Haggard
Roy Nichols
Ronnie Reno; Performer
Mandolin: Tiny Moore; Performer
Performer: Norman Hamlet
Merle Haggard
Johnny Meeks
Ronnie Reno
Tiny Moore
Roy Nichols
Biff Adam
Mark Yeary; Performer
Piano: Mark Yeary; Performer
Steel Guitar: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Vocals: Merle Haggard; Performer
Composer: Merle Haggard; Composer
Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Composer
Producer: Fuzzy Owen
Ken Nelson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Other

19. Kentucky Gambler

by Merle Haggard, The Strangers

Bass Guitar: Johnny Meeks; Performer
Bass Guitar: Johnny Meeks; Performer
Composer: Dolly Parton; Composer
Dobro: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Drums: Biff Adam; Performer
Guitar: Merle Haggard
Roy Nichols
Ronnie Reno; Performer
Lyricist: Dolly Parton; Composer
Primary Artist: Merle Haggard & The Strangers; Main Performer
Mandolin: Tiny Moore; Performer
Performer: Norman Hamlet
Merle Haggard
Johnny Meeks
Ronnie Reno
Tiny Moore
Roy Nichols
Biff Adam
Don Markham
Mark Yeary; Performer
Piano: Mark Yeary; Performer
Saxophone: Don Markham; Performer
Steel Guitar: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Dolly Parton; Other
Producer: Fuzzy Owen
Charles "fuzzy" Owen
Ken Nelson; Production
Vocals: Merle Haggard; Performer

20. Always Wanting You

by Merle Haggard, The Strangers

Bass Guitar: Johnny Meeks; Performer
Bass Guitar: Johnny Meeks; Performer
Composer: Merle Haggard; Composer
Dobro: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Drums: Biff Adam; Performer
Guitar: Merle Haggard
Roy Nichols
Ronnie Reno; Performer
Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Composer
Primary Artist: Merle Haggard & The Strangers; Main Performer
Mandolin: Tiny Moore; Performer
Performer: Norman Hamlet
Merle Haggard
Johnny Meeks
Ronnie Reno
Tiny Moore
Roy Nichols
Biff Adam
Don Markham
Mark Yeary; Performer
Piano: Mark Yeary; Performer
Saxophone: Don Markham; Performer
Steel Guitar: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Other
Producer: Fuzzy Owen
Charles "fuzzy" Owen
Ken Nelson; Production
Vocals: Merle Haggard; Performer

21. Movin' On

by Merle Haggard

Primary Artist: Merle Haggard; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Johnny Meeks; Performer
Bass Guitar: Johnny Meeks; Performer
Composer: Merle Haggard; Composer
Dobro: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Drums: Biff Adam; Performer
Guitar: Merle Haggard
Roy Nichols
Ronnie Reno; Performer
Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Composer
Mandolin: Tiny Moore; Performer
Performer: Norman Hamlet
Merle Haggard
Johnny Meeks
Ronnie Reno
Tiny Moore
Roy Nichols
Biff Adam
Don Markham
Mark Yeary; Performer
Piano: Mark Yeary; Performer
Saxophone: Don Markham; Performer
Steel Guitar: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Other
Producer: Fuzzy Owen
Charles "fuzzy" Owen
Ken Nelson; Production
Vocals: Merle Haggard; Performer

22. It's All In The Movies

by Merle Haggard

Bass Guitar: James Tittle; Performer
Primary Artist: Merle Haggard; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: James Tittle; Performer
Dobro: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Drums: Biff Adam; Performer
Guitar: Merle Haggard
Eldon Shamblin
Roy Nichols
Ronnie Reno; Performer
Mandolin: Tiny Moore; Performer
Performer: James Tittle
Merle Haggard
Ronnie Reno
Tiny Moore
Roy Nichols
Biff Adam
Don Markham
Eldon Shamblin
Mark Yeary
Norman Hamlet; Performer
Piano: Mark Yeary; Performer
Saxophone: Don Markham; Performer
Steel Guitar: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Vocals: Merle Haggard; Performer
Composer: Kelli Haggard
Merle Haggard; Composer
Producer: Ken Nelson
Charles "fuzzy" Owen; Production

23. The Roots Of My Raising

by Merle Haggard

Lyricist: Tommy Collins
Merle Haggard; Composer
Bass Guitar: James Tittle; Performer
Bass Guitar: James Tittle; Performer
Dobro: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Drums: Biff Adam; Performer
Guitar: Merle Haggard
Eldon Shamblin
Roy Nichols
Ronnie Reno; Performer
Mandolin: Tiny Moore; Performer
Producer: Ken Nelson
Charles "fuzzy" Owen; Production
Composer: Tommy Collins
Merle Haggard; Composer
Primary Artist: Merle Haggard; Main Performer
Performer: James Tittle
Merle Haggard
Ronnie Reno
Tiny Moore
Roy Nichols
Biff Adam
Don Markham
Eldon Shamblin
Mark Yeary
Norman Hamlet; Performer
Piano: Mark Yeary; Performer
Saxophone: Don Markham; Performer
Steel Guitar: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Vocals: Merle Haggard; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Merle Haggard
Tommy Collins; Other

24. Cherokee Maiden

by Merle Haggard, The Strangers

Lyricist: Cindy Walker; Composer
Bass Guitar: James Tittle; Performer
Bass Guitar: James Tittle; Performer
Dobro: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Drums: Biff Adam; Performer
Guitar: Merle Haggard
Eldon Shamblin
Roy Nichols
Ronnie Reno; Performer
Mandolin: Tiny Moore; Performer
Producer: Fuzzy Owen
Charles "fuzzy" Owen
Ken Nelson; Production
Composer: Cindy Walker; Composer
Primary Artist: Merle Haggard & The Strangers; Main Performer
Performer: James Tittle
Merle Haggard
Ronnie Reno
Tiny Moore
Roy Nichols
Biff Adam
Don Markham
Eldon Shamblin
Mark Yeary
Norman Hamlet; Performer
Piano: Mark Yeary; Performer
Saxophone: Don Markham; Performer
Steel Guitar: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Vocals: Merle Haggard; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Cindy Walker; Other

1. (My Friends Are Gonna Be) Strangers

by Merle Haggard, The Strangers

Primary Artist: Merle Haggard & The Strangers; Main Performer
Guitar: Merle Haggard; Performer
Performer: Merle Haggard; Performer
Vocals: Merle Haggard; Performer
Composer: Liz Anderson; Composer
Lyricist: Liz Anderson; Composer
Producer: Charles "fuzzy" Owen; Production
Composer Lyricist: Liz Anderson; Other

2. Swinging Doors

by Merle Haggard, The Strangers

Bass Guitar: Jerry Ward; Performer
Bass Guitar: Jerry Ward; Performer
Primary Artist: Merle Haggard & The Strangers; Main Performer
Drums: Eddie Burris; Performer
Guitar: Merle Haggard
Roy Nichols; Performer
Performer: Roy Nichols
Ralph Mooney
Merle Haggard
George French
Jerry Ward
Eddie Burris; Performer
Piano: George French; Performer
Steel Guitar: Ralph Mooney; Performer
Vocals: Merle Haggard; Performer
Composer: Merle Haggard; Composer
Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Composer
Producer: Charles "fuzzy" Owen; Production
Composer Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Other

3. The Bottle Let Me Down

by Merle Haggard

Bass Guitar: Jerry Ward; Performer
Bass Guitar: Jerry Ward; Performer
Primary Artist: Merle Haggard; Main Performer
Drums: Eddie Burris; Performer
Guitar: Merle Haggard
Roy Nichols; Performer
Performer: Roy Nichols
Ralph Mooney
Merle Haggard
George French
Jerry Ward
Eddie Burris; Performer
Piano: George French; Performer
Steel Guitar: Ralph Mooney; Performer
Vocals: Merle Haggard; Performer
Composer: Merle Haggard; Composer
Producer: Ken Nelson
Charles "fuzzy" Owen; Production

4. I Threw Away The Rose

by Merle Haggard, The Strangers

Bass Guitar: Jerry Ward; Performer
Bass Guitar: Jerry Ward; Performer
Primary Artist: Merle Haggard & The Strangers; Main Performer
Drums: Eddie Burris; Performer
Guitar: Merle Haggard
Roy Nichols; Performer
Performer: Ralph Mooney
Merle Haggard
George French
Jerry Ward
Eddie Burris
Roy Nichols; Performer
Piano: George French; Performer
Steel Guitar: Ralph Mooney; Performer
Vocals: Merle Haggard; Performer
Composer: Merle Haggard; Composer
Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Composer
Producer: Ken Nelson
Charles "fuzzy" Owen; Production
Composer Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Other

5. I Take A Lot Of Pride In What I Am

by Merle Haggard, The Strangers

Composer: Merle Haggard; Composer
Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Composer
Bass Guitar: Jerry Ward; Performer
Bass Guitar: Jerry Ward; Performer
Drums: Eddie Burris; Performer
Guitar: Roy Nichols
Merle Haggard; Performer
Harmonica: Roy Nichols; Performer
Performer: Merle Haggard
Jerry Ward
Eddie Burris
Roy Nichols
Ralph Mooney
George French; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Sweet
Ron Furmanek; Production
Piano: George French; Performer
Primary Artist: Merle Haggard & The Strangers; Main Performer
Producer: Ken Nelson; Production
Steel Guitar: Ralph Mooney; Performer
Vocals: Merle Haggard; Performer
Remixing: Sweet; Production
Studio Personnel: Ron Furmanek
Sweet; Production
Composer Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Other

6. Street Singer

by Merle Haggard, The Strangers

Primary Artist: Merle Haggard & The Strangers; Main Performer
Composer: Roy Nichols; Composer
Lyricist: Roy Nichols; Composer
Producer: Ken Nelson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Roy Nichols; Other

7. Jesus, Take A Hold

by Merle Haggard, The Strangers

Background Vocals: Dennis Hromek; Performer
Primary Artist: Merle Haggard & The Strangers; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Hromek; Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Hromek; Performer
Dobro: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Guitar: Roy Nichols
Merle Haggard
Bobby Wayne; Performer
Percussion: Biff Adam; Performer
Performer: Dennis Hromek
Bobby Wayne
Merle Haggard
Roy Nichols
Norman Hamlet
Biff Adam; Performer
Steel Guitar: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Vocals: Merle Haggard
Bobby Wayne; Performer
Composer: Merle Haggard; Composer
Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Composer
Producer: Ken Nelson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Other

8. I Can't Be Myself

by Merle Haggard, The Strangers

Composer: Merle Haggard; Composer
Primary Artist: Merle Haggard & The Strangers; Main Performer
Producer: Ken Nelson; Production

9. The Sidewalks Of Chicago

by Merle Haggard, The Strangers

Primary Artist: Merle Haggard & The Strangers; Main Performer
Composer: Dave Kirby; Composer
Lyricist: Dave Kirby; Composer
Producer: George Richey; Production
Composer Lyricist: Dave Kirby; Other

10. Soldier's Last Letter

by Merle Haggard, The Strangers

Composer: Ernest Tubb
Redd Stewart; Composer
Primary Artist: Merle Haggard & The Strangers; Main Performer
Producer: Ken Nelson; Production

11. Someday We'll Look Back

by Merle Haggard, The Strangers

Background Vocals: Dennis Hromek
Bobby Wayne; Performer
Primary Artist: Merle Haggard & The Strangers; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Hromek; Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Hromek; Performer
Dobro: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Drums: Biff Adam; Performer
Guitar: Merle Haggard
Bobby Wayne
Roy Nichols; Performer
Performer: Roy Nichols
Merle Haggard
Bobby Wayne
Norman Hamlet
Dennis Hromek
Biff Adam; Performer
Steel Guitar: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Vocals: Merle Haggard; Performer
Composer: Merle Haggard; Composer
Producer: Ken Nelson; Production

12. The Emptiest Arms In The World

by Merle Haggard, The Strangers

Background Vocals: Dennis Hromek
Bobby Wayne; Performer
Primary Artist: Merle Haggard & The Strangers; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Hromek; Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Hromek; Performer
Dobro: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Drums: Biff Adam; Performer
Guitar: Bobby Wayne
Merle Haggard
Roy Nichols; Performer
Performer: Biff Adam
Norman Hamlet
Dennis Hromek
Bobby Wayne
Merle Haggard
Roy Nichols; Performer
Steel Guitar: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Vocals: Merle Haggard; Performer
Composer: Merle Haggard; Composer
Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Composer
Producer: Fuzzy Owen
Ken Nelson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Other

13. Here Comes The Freedom Train

by Merle Haggard, The Strangers

Bass Guitar: James Tittle; Performer
Bass Guitar: James Tittle; Performer
Primary Artist: Merle Haggard & The Strangers; Main Performer
Dobro: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Drums: Biff Adam; Performer
Guitar: Roy Nichols
Ronnie Reno
Eldon Shamblin
Merle Haggard; Performer
Performer: James Tittle
Merle Haggard
Ronnie Reno
Roy Nichols
Biff Adam
Don Markham
Eldon Shamblin
Norman Hamlet; Performer
Piano: Eldon Shamblin; Performer
Saxophone: Don Markham; Performer
Steel Guitar: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Vocals: Merle Haggard; Performer
Composer: Stephen H. Lemberg; Composer
Lyricist: Stephen H. Lemberg; Composer
Producer: Ken Nelson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Stephen H. Lemberg; Other

14. Sing A Sad Song

by Merle Haggard, The Strangers

Primary Artist: Merle Haggard & The Strangers; Main Performer
Composer: Wynn Stewart; Composer
Lyricist: Wynn Stewart; Composer
Producer: Merle Haggard
Charles "fuzzy" Owen; Production
Composer Lyricist: Wynn Stewart; Other

15. Just Between The Two Of Us

by Bonnie Owens, Merle Haggard & The Strangers

Bass Guitar: Jerry Ward; Performer
Bass Guitar: Jerry Ward; Performer
Primary Artist: Bonnie Owens
Merle Haggard & The Strangers; Main Performer
Drums: Eddie Burris; Performer
Guitar: Roy Nichols
Merle Haggard; Performer
Performer: Ralph Mooney
Jerry Ward
Eddie Burris
Roy Nichols
Merle Haggard
George French
Bonnie Owens; Performer
Piano: George French; Performer
Steel Guitar: Ralph Mooney; Performer
Vocals: Bonnie Owens
Merle Haggard; Performer
Composer: Liz Anderson; Composer
Lyricist: Liz Anderson; Composer
Producer: Charles "fuzzy" Owen; Production
Composer Lyricist: Liz Anderson; Other

16. I'm Gonna Break Every Heart I Can

by Merle Haggard, The Strangers

Primary Artist: Merle Haggard & The Strangers; Main Performer
Guitar: Merle Haggard; Performer
Performer: Merle Haggard; Performer
Vocals: Merle Haggard; Performer
Composer: Merle Haggard; Composer
Producer: Ken Nelson
Charles "fuzzy" Owen; Production

17. What Have You Got Planned Tonight Diana

by Merle Haggard, The Strangers

Background Vocals: Dennis Hromek; Performer
Primary Artist: Merle Haggard & The Strangers; Main Performer
Mastering Engineer: Mark Chalecki; Production
Bass Guitar: James Tittle; Performer
Composer: Merle Haggard
Dave Kirby; Composer
Producer: Ken Nelson; Production
Bass Guitar: James Tittle; Performer
Dobro: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Drums: Biff Adam; Performer
Guitar: Merle Haggard
Ronnie Reno
Roy Nichols
Eldon Shamblin; Performer
Mandolin: Tiny Moore; Performer
Performer: Mark Yeary
Eldon Shamblin
Don Markham
Biff Adam
Dennis Hromek
Roy Nichols
Tiny Moore
Ronnie Reno
Merle Haggard
James Tittle
Norman Hamlet; Performer
Piano: Mark Yeary; Performer
Saxophone: Don Markham; Performer
Steel Guitar: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Vocals: Merle Haggard; Performer
Studio Personnel: Mark Chalecki; Production

18. A Working Man Can't Get Nowhere Today

by Merle Haggard

Background Vocals: Dennis Hromek; Performer
Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Composer
Bass Guitar: James Tittle; Performer
Bass Guitar: James Tittle; Performer
Dobro: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Drums: Biff Adam; Performer
Guitar: Merle Haggard
Ronnie Reno
Roy Nichols
Eldon Shamblin; Performer
Mandolin: Tiny Moore; Performer
Producer: Charles "fuzzy" Owen
Ken Nelson; Production
Composer: Merle Haggard; Composer
Primary Artist: Merle Haggard; Main Performer
Performer: Eldon Shamblin
Don Markham
Biff Adam
Dennis Hromek
Roy Nichols
Tiny Moore
Ronnie Reno
Merle Haggard
James Tittle
Norman Hamlet
Mark Yeary; Performer
Piano: Mark Yeary; Performer
Saxophone: Don Markham; Performer
Steel Guitar: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Vocals: Merle Haggard; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Other

19. Running Kind

by Merle Haggard, The Strangers

Primary Artist: Merle Haggard & The Strangers; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Dennis Hromek; Performer
Bass Guitar: James Tittle; Performer
Bass Guitar: James Tittle; Performer
Dobro: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Drums: Biff Adam; Performer
Guitar: Eldon Shamblin
Roy Nichols
Ronnie Reno
Merle Haggard; Performer
Mandolin: Tiny Moore; Performer
Performer: Don Markham
James Tittle
Norman Hamlet
Mark Yeary
Merle Haggard
Ronnie Reno
Tiny Moore
Roy Nichols
Dennis Hromek
Biff Adam
Eldon Shamblin; Performer
Piano: Mark Yeary; Performer
Saxophone: Don Markham; Performer
Steel Guitar: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Vocals: Merle Haggard; Performer
Composer: Merle Haggard; Composer
Producer: Ken Nelson
Charles "fuzzy" Owen; Production

20. Making Believe

by Merle Haggard

Primary Artist: Merle Haggard; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Dennis Hromek; Performer
Bass Guitar: James Tittle; Performer
Bass Guitar: James Tittle; Performer
Dobro: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Drums: Biff Adam; Performer
Guitar: Eldon Shamblin
Roy Nichols
Ronnie Reno
Merle Haggard; Performer
Mandolin: Tiny Moore; Performer
Performer: Don Markham
James Tittle
Norman Hamlet
Mark Yeary
Merle Haggard
Ronnie Reno
Tiny Moore
Roy Nichols
Dennis Hromek
Biff Adam
Eldon Shamblin; Performer
Piano: Mark Yeary; Performer
Saxophone: Don Markham; Performer
Steel Guitar: Norman Hamlet; Performer
Vocals: Merle Haggard; Performer
Composer: Jimmy Work; Composer
Producer: Ken Nelson
Charles "fuzzy" Owen; Production

21. The Way It Was In '51

by Merle Haggard, The Strangers

Primary Artist: Merle Haggard & The Strangers; Main Performer
Composer: Merle Haggard; Composer
Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Composer
Producer: Ken Nelson
Charles "fuzzy" Owen; Production
Composer Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Other

22. High On A Hilltop

by Merle Haggard, The Strangers

Primary Artist: Merle Haggard & The Strangers; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jerry Ward; Performer
Bass Guitar: Jerry Ward; Performer
Drums: Eddie Burris; Performer
Guitar: Merle Haggard
Roy Nichols; Performer
Performer: Ralph Mooney
Merle Haggard
George French
Jerry Ward
Eddie Burris
Roy Nichols; Performer
Piano: George French; Performer
Steel Guitar: Ralph Mooney; Performer
Vocals: Merle Haggard; Performer
Composer: Tommy Collins; Composer
Lyricist: Tommy Collins; Composer
Producer: Ken Nelson
Charles "fuzzy" Owen; Production
Composer Lyricist: Tommy Collins; Other

23. I'll Leave The Bottle On The Bar

by Merle Haggard, The Strangers

Primary Artist: Merle Haggard & The Strangers; Main Performer
Composer: Merle Haggard; Composer
Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Mark Chalecki; Production
Producer: Ken Nelson; Production
Studio Personnel: Mark Chalecki; Production
Composer Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Other

24. Silver Wings

by Merle Haggard, The Strangers

Primary Artist: Merle Haggard & The Strangers; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jerry Ward; Performer
Bass Guitar: Jerry Ward; Performer
Drums: Eddie Burris; Performer
Guitar: Merle Haggard
Roy Nichols; Performer
Performer: Roy Nichols
Ralph Mooney
Merle Haggard
George French
Jerry Ward
Eddie Burris; Performer
Piano: George French; Performer
Steel Guitar: Ralph Mooney; Performer
Vocals: Merle Haggard; Performer
Composer: Merle Haggard; Composer
Producer: Ken Nelson
Charles "fuzzy" Owen; Production
Composer Lyricist: Merle Haggard; Other

The Very Best Of Merle Haggard

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Volume 1

Volume 2

Volume 1

1. I'm A Lonesome Fugitive

2. Branded Man

3. Sing Me Back Home

4. The Legend Of Bonnie And Clyde

5. Mama Tried

6. Hungry Eyes

7. Working Man Blues

8. Okie From Muskogee

9. The Fightin' Side Of Me

10. Daddy Frank (The Guitar Man)

11. Carolyn

12. Grandma Harp

13. It's Not Love (But It's Not Bad)

14. I Wonder If They Ever Think Of Me

15. Everybody's Had The Blues

16. If We Make It Through December

17. Things Aren't Funny Anymore

18. Old Man From The Mountain

19. Kentucky Gambler

20. Always Wanting You

21. Movin' On

22. It's All In The Movies

23. The Roots Of My Raising

24. Cherokee Maiden

Volume 2

1. (My Friends Are Gonna Be) Strangers

2. Swinging Doors

3. The Bottle Let Me Down

4. I Threw Away The Rose

5. I Take A Lot Of Pride In What I Am

6. Street Singer

7. Jesus, Take A Hold

8. I Can't Be Myself

9. The Sidewalks Of Chicago

10. Soldier's Last Letter

11. Someday We'll Look Back

12. The Emptiest Arms In The World

13. Here Comes The Freedom Train

14. Sing A Sad Song

15. Just Between The Two Of Us

16. I'm Gonna Break Every Heart I Can

17. What Have You Got Planned Tonight Diana

18. A Working Man Can't Get Nowhere Today

19. Running Kind

20. Making Believe

21. The Way It Was In '51

22. High On A Hilltop

23. I'll Leave The Bottle On The Bar

24. Silver Wings

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