A Working Man Can't Get Nowhere Today

by Merle Haggard

A Working Man Can't Get Nowhere Today cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: September 1977
  • Label: MCA
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 25:30
  • Community rating: 3.59/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Merle Haggard delivers a poignant collection of deeply traditional country music, focusing heavily on blue-collar struggles and economic hardship. The album retains the twang and raw edge of the Bakersfield sound while incorporating subtle country blues influences. It is a highly respected effort demonstrating Haggard's enduring authenticity and empathetic songwriting.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. A Working Man Can't Get Nowhere Today (2:56)
  2. Making Believe (3:03)
  3. Blues Stay Away From Me (2:18)
  4. Got A Letter From My Kid Today (2:30)
  5. When My Last Song Is Sung (2:04)
  6. Moanin' The Blues (2:06)
  7. Goodbye Lefty (2:41)
  8. Blues For Dixie (2:39)
  9. Running Kind (3:04)
  10. I'm A White Boy (2:04)

Credits

  • Merle Haggard - primary artist, guitar [uncredited], vocals [uncredited], written-by
  • The Strangers - primary artist
  • Dennis Hromek - bass [uncredited]
  • James Tittle - bass [uncredited]
  • Bob Moore - bass [uncredited]
  • Biff Adam - drums [uncredited]
  • Johnny Gimble - fiddle [uncredited]
  • Al Bruno - guitar [uncredited]

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