Merle Haggard Music Videos

Merle Haggard Bio

Merle Ronald Haggard (April 6, 1937 – April 6, 2016) was an American country singer, songwriter, guitarist, and fiddler.Haggard was born in Oildale, California, during the Great Depression. His childhood was troubled after the death of his father, and he was incarcerated several times in his youth. After being released from San Quentin State Prison in 1960, he managed to turn his life around and launch a successful country music career. He gained



Merle Haggard Songs

These are the top songs by Merle Haggard. Click the name of the song to watch videos for that song on YouTube.

Merle Haggard – Okie From Muskogee

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We don’t smoke marijuana in muskogee We don’t take no trips on lsd We don’t burn no draft cards down on main street We like livin’ right, and bein’ free. I’m proud to be an okie from muskogee A place where even squares can have a ball We still wave old glory down at the..

 

Merle Haggard – Mama Tried

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The first thing i remember knowing, was a lonesome whistle blowing And a young un’s dream of growing up to ride On a freight train leaving town not knowing where i’m bound No-one could change my mind but mama tried. One and only rebel child from a family, meek and mild My mama seemed to..

 

Merle Haggard – Silver Wings

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Silver wings shinning in the sunlight Roaring engines headed somewhere in flight Their taking you away, leaving me lonley Silver wings slowly fading out of sight. Don’t leave me i cry Don’t take that airplane ride But you locked me out of your mind Left me standing here behind. Silver wings shining in the sunlight..