This is another taste of real cool country music! Merle Haggard performed live at his concert this song “The Way I Am,” showcasing his unmistakable voice and heartfelt style. The song was written by Sonny Throckmorton, a talented songwriter known for crafting memorable country hits. Released in March 1980, it served as the first single and title track from Merle Haggard’s album The Way I Am. The track captures the essence of traditional country music with its honest lyrics and smooth melody, reflecting the genuine emotions and stories that Haggard was famous for sharing with his audience.
The song achieved significant success, reaching number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and climbing to number 1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada. This accomplishment further solidified Merle Haggard’s reputation as one of country music’s most beloved artists. Whether you are a longtime fan or new to his music, this live performance offers a chance to enjoy the timeless quality of his sound and the authenticity that made his songs resonate with so many. Sit back and enjoy every minute of this classic tune!
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)
Top Songs of Merle Haggard
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The Way I Am Lyrics
Wish I were down on some blue bayou
With a bamboo cane stuck in the sand
But the road I’m on don’t seem to go there
So I just dream and keep on bein’ the way I am
Wish I’d enjoyed what makes my living
Did what I do with a willing hand
Some would run, oh, but that ain’t like me
So I’ll just dream and keep on bein’ the way I am
The way I am, don’t fit my shackles
The way I am, reality
I can almost see that bobber dancin’
So I’ll just dream and keep on bein’ the way I am
The way I am, don’t fit my shackles
The way I am, reality
I can almost see that bobber dancin’
So I’ll just dream and keep on bein’ the way I am
I’ll just dream and keep on bein’ the way I am
Songwriters: Sonny Throckmorton
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