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October 1, 2009

Merle Haggard: The Essential Playlist

The legendary country musician's key tracks, curated by Rolling Stone Executive Editor Jason Fine
October 13, 2000

Merle Haggard's Still Swinging

Life, death, punk rock and fishing ... with Merle Haggard

Recordings and Reviews

Roots Vol. 1

Last year, after a decade-long label skirmish in which he was on the receiving end of some of the lowest industry brawling tactics, Merle Haggard released If I Could Only Fly, one of the finest albums of his career. Despite an apparent reserve of inspiration, Haggard's decision to strike an album of...

2008 RS: Not Rated

If I Could Only Fly

2008

The Original Outlaw

2007

A Taste Of Yesterday's Wine

1982

Going Where the Lonely Go

1982

Serving 190 Proof

1979

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Biography

One of country music's most gifted and prolific songwriters, Merle Haggard symbolizes the American workingman — dignified, downtrodden, and not unlikely to visit the neighborhood bar — of whom he often sings. He is also a staunch upholder of musical traditions, particularly Western swing, and leads one of country music's most improvisatory bands. Though an outspoken critic of the Nashv...

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