Merle Haggard – The Fightin Side Of Me 1970
In 1970, a defiant anthem roared out of Bakersfield, California, a heartland known for its Bakersfield sound – a subgenre of country music characterized by its rough edges, working-class themes,…
In 1970, a defiant anthem roared out of Bakersfield, California, a heartland known for its Bakersfield sound – a subgenre of country music characterized by its rough edges, working-class themes,…
In 1968, a poignant ballad emerged from the Bakersfield sound, a subgenre of country music known for its raw emotion and working-class authenticity. This song, “Mama Tried” by the legendary…
Emerging from the smoky world of honky-tonk bars and dusty deserts in 1983, “Pancho and Lefty” by country music giants Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson stands as a timeless ballad…
Released in 1982, Merle Haggard’s “Are the Good Times Really Over (I Wish a Buck Was Still Silver)” is a poignant ballad that captures a specific strain of American sentiment.…
Waylon Jennings, a cornerstone of outlaw country music, surprised fans with the tender ballad “The Door Is Always Open” in 1975. Nestled on the critically acclaimed album “Dreaming My Dreams”,…
Emerging in 1990, “Wakin’ Up With You” by the legendary Waylon Jennings offered a softer side to the outlaw country pioneer. The song, featured on Jennings’ album “The Eagle”, marked…
In 1972, a pivotal year for country music, Waylon Jennings released the album “Ladies Love Outlaws”. This record, along with its predecessor “Good Hearted Woman”, marked a turning point in…
Waylon Jennings, a cornerstone of outlaw country music, released the introspective ballad “A Long Time Ago” in 1978. The song found its home on the critically acclaimed album “I’ve Always…
In 1983, the legendary outlaw country artist Waylon Jennings joined forces with his backing band, The Waymore Blues Band, to deliver a poignant ballad titled “Storms Never Last”. The song…
Waylon Jennings, the undisputed outlaw country legend, released a captivating medley titled “Medley: Amanda/A Couple More Years” in 1990. This unique track appeared on his album The Eagle, a collection…