Merle Haggard – “Misery and Gin” 1980
Merle Haggard, a cornerstone of Bakersfield country music, released the downbeat ballad “Misery and Gin” in 1980. This song marked a turning point for Haggard, showcasing a return to his…
Merle Haggard, a cornerstone of Bakersfield country music, released the downbeat ballad “Misery and Gin” in 1980. This song marked a turning point for Haggard, showcasing a return to his…
Merle Haggard, a titan of country music, released the introspective ballad “That’s the Way Love Goes” in 1983. This song marked a significant year for Haggard, not only for the…
In the landscape of American country music, few voices resonate with the depth and raw honesty of Merle Haggard. Emerging in the 1960s, Haggard carved a niche for himself with…
In 1981, amidst a country music landscape increasingly dominated by polished production and pop influences, Merle Haggard, a champion of Bakersfield sound and working-class narratives, released a song that resonated…
Released in 1967 on the album The Legend of Bonnie and Clyde, Merle Haggard’s “Sing Me Back Home” transcends its thematic connection to the infamous outlaws to become a poignant…
Emerging from the smoky world of honky-tonk bars in 1968, “Today I Started Loving You Again” by country music giants Merle Haggard and Marty Robbins became a timeless ballad that…
Released in 1980 on the album Back to the Barrooms, Merle Haggard’s “I Think I’ll Just Stay Here and Drink” stands as a testament to the enduring power of country…
About the song Released in 1982 on his album Big City, Merle Haggard’s “Are the Good Times Really Over (I Wish a Buck Was Still Silver)” struck a chord with…
In 1967, a haunting ballad emerged from the Bakersfield sound, a subgenre of country music known for its raw emotion and working-class authenticity. This song, “Branded Man” by the legendary…
In 1969, during a period of immense social and political upheaval in the United States, a song emerged from the heart of Bakersfield, California, that ignited a firestorm of debate.…