Merle Haggard - Troubadour

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Rhinestone guitar cases, honky tonks and Army bases
Trying to keep my name up there in lights
Learning chords and guitar rhythm
Singing blues and living with 'em
Doing every song old Hag can write

Troubadour, I'm a troubadour
Doing everybody's favorite song
Troubadour, I'm a troubadour
I'm laying back and trying to come on strong

Got songs about the nitty gritty
Doing shows in every city
Warming up the crowd to some big star
I'll always be a minor leaguer
Probably never get no bigger
I just love to play my old guitar

Troubadour, I'm a troubadour
Doing everybody's favorite song
Troubadour, I'm a troubadour
I'm laying back and trying to come on strong

Troubadour, I'm a troubadour
Doing everybody's favorite song
Troubadour, I'm a troubadour
I'm laying back and trying to come on strong

Release Date: March 22, 1994

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Merle Ronald Haggard, born on April 6, 1937, in Oildale, California, was a legendary singer-songwriter in the world of country music. Growing up in a converted railroad boxcar in the midst of poverty, Haggard faced numerous challenges from a young age. After his father's death in 1945, he began a tumultuous journey that led him to encounters with the law.

His time in San Quentin prison in 1958 proved to be a turning point in his life. Inspired by Johnny Cash's performance there, Haggard taught himself to play the guitar and upon his release in 1960, he pursued a career in music. Encouraged by Cash to write about his own experiences, Haggard began crafting songs that reflected his past struggles and triumphs.

Through his music, Haggard became known for his honest and raw storytelling, earning him the title of the "poet of the common man." Alongside his band, he helped create the distinctive "Bakersfield Sound," characterized by its honky-tonk style and electric guitar.

Throughout his career, Haggard released over two dozen albums and had numerous chart-topping hits, including "Okie from Muskogee," "Mama Tried," and "It's All Going to Pot." He received numerous accolades for his contributions to country music, including four Grammy Awards, six Country Music Association Awards, and induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Haggard's influence on the country music scene is undeniable, with his legacy living on in the sounds of Outlaw Country music. He believed that the key to great country music was honesty, a principle that he embodied in both his life and his music.

Merle Haggard passed away on his 79th birthday, April 6, 2016, leaving behind a timeless legacy that continues to resonate with fans around the world.