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Rare Merle Haggard Performance: “Running Kind / The Fugitive Live at Anaheim Stadium Concert

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On August 8, 2024

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Enjoy this rare performance of Merle Haggard singing “Running Kind and “The Fugitive.” The concert venue was at the Anaheim Stadium Concert October 1980. Bonnie Owens and Ronnie Reno were his background vocals. In the band Roy Nichols guitar, Norman Hamlet steelguitar; Don Markham saxophone; Mark Yeary piano; Gordon Terry fiddle; Dennis Hromek bass; Biff Adams drums; Tiny Moore fiddle and mandolin. And Ronnie Reno guitar.

About Merle Haggard

Merle Haggard, in full Merle Ronald Haggard, (born April 6, 1937, Oildale, California, U.S.—died April 6, 2016, near Redding, California), American singer, guitarist, and songwriter, one of the most popular country music performers of the late 20th century, with nearly 40 number one country hits between the late 1960s and the mid-1980s.

Haggard won numerous awards from the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music, and in 1984 he captured a Grammy Award for best country vocal performance for “That’s the Way Love Goes.” He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame (1994) and the Songwriters Hall of Fame (2007). In 2010 Haggard was named a Kennedy Center honoree. (Source: Britannica.com)

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“Footlights” – Another Great Song by Merle Haggard (Live Performance)

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On August 8, 2024

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Watch this live performance of country music icon, Merle Haggard of his beautiful song “Footlights.” This song is part of Merle’s album, “Kickin’ Out the Footlights… Again” with Goerge Jones.. The album reached number 25 on the Billboard country albums chart and received positive reviews.

About Merle Haggard

Merle Haggard, in full Merle Ronald Haggard, (born April 6, 1937, Oildale, California, U.S.—died April 6, 2016, near Redding, California), American singer, guitarist, and songwriter, one of the most popular country music performers of the late 20th century, with nearly 40 number one country hits between the late 1960s and the mid-1980s.

Haggard won numerous awards from the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music, and in 1984 he captured a Grammy Award for best country vocal performance for “That’s the Way Love Goes.” He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame (1994) and the Songwriters Hall of Fame (2007). In 2010 Haggard was named a Kennedy Center honoree. (Source: Britannica.com)

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Footlights

Song by Merle Haggard

Lyrics

I live the kind of life that most men only dream of
I made my livin’ writin’ songs and singin’ them
But I’m forty-one years old and I ain’t got no place to go
When it’s over
So I hide my age and make the stage and
Try to kick the footlights out again

I throw my old guitar across the stage and
Then my bass man takes the ball
And the crowd goes nearly wild to see
My guitar nearly fall
After twenty years of pickin’ we’re still alive
And kickin’ and kickin’ down the wall
Tonight we’ll kick the footlights out
And walk away without a curtain call

Tonight we’ll kick the footlights out again
And try to hide the mood we’re really in
Might not put on our old Instamatic grin
Tonight we’ll kick the footlights out again

I live the kind of life most men only dream of
I made my livin’ writin’ these songs and singin’ them
Hank junior
But I’m forty one years old and I ain’t got no place to go
When it’s over
Tonight we will kick the footlights out and
Walk out without a curtain call

Source: Musixmatch

Songwriters: Merle Haggard

Footlights lyrics © Sony/atv Tree Publishing

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Merle Haggard’s “My Favorite Memory” – A Beautiful Song You Must Hear

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On August 8, 2024

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This song is simply one of Merle Haggard’s best. “My Favorite Memory” speaks about his journey and showcasing Merle’s poetic gift of songwriting. He is really good at it. This song is Merle’s twenty-fifth number one single. It was released in September 1981 as the first single from the album Big City. The single stayed at number one for one week and spent a total of ten weeks on the country chart.

About Merle Haggard

Merle Haggard, in full Merle Ronald Haggard, (born April 6, 1937, Oildale, California, U.S.—died April 6, 2016, near Redding, California), American singer, guitarist, and songwriter, one of the most popular country music performers of the late 20th century, with nearly 40 number one country hits between the late 1960s and the mid-1980s.

Haggard won numerous awards from the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music, and in 1984 he captured a Grammy Award for best country vocal performance for “That’s the Way Love Goes.” He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame (1994) and the Songwriters Hall of Fame (2007). In 2010 Haggard was named a Kennedy Center honoree. (Source: Britannica.com)

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My Favorite Memory Lyrics

from album: Big City (1981)

The first time we met is a favorite mem’ry of mine.
They say time changes all it pertains to
But your memory is stronger than time.
I guess everything does change except what you choose to recall.

There’s a million good daydreams to dream on
But, baby, you are My Favorite Mem’ry of all.

Like the night we made love in the hallway,
Slept all night long on the floor.
Like the winter we spent at Lake Shasta alone, and closer than ever before.

And I remember that London vacation.
It was you who made the whole thing a ball.
There’s a million good-times I could dwell on,.

But, baby, you are My Favorite Mem’ry of all.
My Favorite Memory

Songwriters: MERLE HAGGARD My Favorite Memory lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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Merle Haggard Sings “Brain Cloudy Blues” Live from Austin, Texas

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On August 8, 2024

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Merle Haggard is definitely a versatile and well-gifted singer and musician! This song “Brain Cloudy Blues” that he performed live in Austin Texas concert says it all. A performance you would not want to miss. Watch this video below:

About Merle Haggard

Merle Haggard, in full Merle Ronald Haggard, (born April 6, 1937, Oildale, California, U.S.—died April 6, 2016, near Redding, California), American singer, guitarist, and songwriter, one of the most popular country music performers of the late 20th century, with nearly 40 number one country hits between the late 1960s and the mid-1980s.

Haggard won numerous awards from the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music, and in 1984 he captured a Grammy Award for best country vocal performance for “That’s the Way Love Goes.” He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame (1994) and the Songwriters Hall of Fame (2007). In 2010 Haggard was named a Kennedy Center honoree. (Source: Britannica.com)

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Brain Cloudy Blues lyrics

Song by Merle Haggard

My brain is cloudy my soul is upside down
Lord my brain is cloudy my soul is upside down
When I get the slow down feelin’ I know the blues must be someplace around
Well you gotta treat me right honey day by day
Get out your little prayer book get upon your knees and pray
You’re gonna need you’re gonna need my love someday
And you’re goin’ to be sorry oh you treated me this way
Well good evenin’ don’t that sun look good goin’ down
I said well good evenin’ don’t that sun look good goin’ down
And don’t your home look lonesome when your lover ain’t no place around
Well I tried everything baby to get along with you
Now I’m gonna tell you what I’m gonna do
I’m gonna stop my cryin’ and leave you alone
You don’t believe I need it you can’t count the tears I’m gone
Cause you’re gonna need you’re gonna need my love someday
And Lord you’re goin’ to be sorry oh you treated me this way

Source: Musixmatch

Songwriters: Tommy Duncan / James Robert Wills

Brain Cloudy Blues lyrics © Red River Songs, Inc.

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Merle Haggard Special Song: “Listening To The Wind” (Live Performance)

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On August 3, 2024

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Merle Haggard’s brilliance in writing songs is showcased in this song “Listening to the Wind.” He is such a poet who is able to tell a wonderful story coupled with a touch of beautiful melody. No wonder, he is really one of the most admired country singer in his era. His music lives on! What a wonderful gift is Merle Haggard in the world of music.

Merle Haggard, in full Merle Ronald Haggard, (born April 6, 1937, Oildale, California, U.S.—died April 6, 2016, near Redding, California), American singer, guitarist, and songwriter, one of the most popular country music performers of the late 20th century, with nearly 40 number one country hits between the late 1960s and the mid-1980s.

Haggard won numerous awards from the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music, and in 1984 he captured a Grammy Award for best country vocal performance for “That’s the Way Love Goes.” He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame (1994) and the Songwriters Hall of Fame (2007). In 2010 Haggard was named a Kennedy Center honoree. (Source: Britannica.com)

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Listening To the Wind Lyrics

Merle Haggard

Listening to the wind
Trying to hear the voice of a distant friend
Wishing you and I were close again
Listening to the wind

Listening to the breeze as it whispers through the poplar trees
Do you think of me way back then?
Do you listen to the wind?Listening to the night
Wishing we could hold and squeeze each other tight
I can almost hear the stars so bright
Listening to the night

Listening to the sound of a highway through some distant town
I can almost hear the pale moonlight
Do you listen to the night?

Listening to my mind
Searching through my thoughts for the perfect line
Using tricks and telepathy at times
Do you listen to your mind?

Listening to the breeze as it whispers through the poplar trees
Wishing you and I were close again
Just listening to the wind

Source: Musixmatch

Songwriters: Merle Haggard

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“Faded Love” – A Lovely Merle Haggard & Bonnie Owens Duet

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On August 3, 2024

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Enjoy this classic song of Merle Haggard & Bonnie Owens “Faded Love.” This lovely couple really connects well with each other and produced this beautiful song. The instruments and country tune were as brilliant as well. What a gift of music! Enjoy!!!

Merle Haggard, in full Merle Ronald Haggard, (born April 6, 1937, Oildale, California, U.S.—died April 6, 2016, near Redding, California), American singer, guitarist, and songwriter, one of the most popular country music performers of the late 20th century, with nearly 40 number one country hits between the late 1960s and the mid-1980s.

Haggard won numerous awards from the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music, and in 1984 he captured a Grammy Award for best country vocal performance for “That’s the Way Love Goes.” He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame (1994) and the Songwriters Hall of Fame (2007). In 2010 Haggard was named a Kennedy Center honoree. (Source: Britannica.com)

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Faded Love Lyrics

Merle Haggard

As I look at the letters that you wrote to me
It’s you that I am thinking of
As I read the lines, that to me were so dear
I remember our faded love

I miss you, darling, more and more everyday
As Heaven would miss the stars above
With every heartbeat, I still think of you
And remember our faded love

As I think of the past and all the pleasures we had
As I watched the mating of the dove
It was in the spring time that you said goodbye
I remember our faded love

I miss you, darling, more and more everyday
As Heaven would miss the stars above
With every heartbeat, I still think of you
And remember our faded love
And remember our faded love

Source: Musixmatch

Songwriters: Bob Wills / John Wills

Faded Love lyrics © Wb Music Corp.

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