Merle Haggard
- Type: Singer/Songwriter
- Country: United States
- Born: April 6, 1937 in Oildale, California, United States
- Died: April 6, 2016 in Palo Cedro, California, United States
Biography
Merle Haggard was a principal architect of the Bakersfield Sound, a gritty and twangy counterpoint to the polished Nashville sound. A prolific singer-songwriter known as the "poet of the common man," his music gave voice to the working class with unflinching honesty. His personal story, including time in San Quentin prison, informed seminal works like 'Mama Tried' and 'Sing Me Back Home'. He signed with #Capitol Records# in 1965, forming his legendary backing band, The Strangers, and releasing a string of hits. His career, spanning decades and influencing countless artists, cemented his status as one of country music's most significant and versatile figures.
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Merle Haggard Discography
- Strangers (1965) - Album - rated 3.38/5
- Same Train, a Different Time: Merle Haggard Sings the Great Songs of Jimmie Rodgers (1969) - Album - rated 3.81/5
- A Tribute to the Best Damn Fiddle Player in the World (Or, My Salute to Bob Wills) (1970) - Album - rated 3.99/5
- If We Make It Through December (1974) - Album - rated 3.5/5
- A Working Man Can't Get Nowhere Today (1977) - Album - rated 3.59/5
- Serving 190 Proof (1979) - Album - rated 3.58/5
- Back to the Barrooms (1980) - Album - rated 3.61/5
- Big City (1981) - Album - rated 3.48/5
- Going Where the Lonely Go (1982) - Album - rated 3.83/5
- Chill Factor (1987) - Album - rated 3.13/5
- 16 Biggest Hits (1998) - Compilation
- If I Could Only Fly (2000) - Album - rated 3.55/5
- 20 Greatest Hits (2002) - Compilation - rated 3.7/5