Merle Haggard dies at age 79

[travelrocks24]

Via TMZ: www.tmz.com/2016/04/06/merle-haggard-dead/

[trustypepper]

Today was his 79th birthday. RIP to a country music legend.

[docpate]

Rest In Peace Merle...you will be missed.

[bjer127]

My wife texted me to not look on the Internet ... I immediately knew. Same reaction when jones died

Merle is in my top 3. The greatest songwriter of his generation, across all genres. There isn't even a comparison. He will be missed.
Cue the songs that will be put out in rememberance

[M&TSwiftie]

Wow, can't believe it. Another legend gone , Rest in peace Merle you'll be missed dearly.

[zjames]

I've been listening to Merle all day. His discography is truly incredible. RIP

[sabre14]

One of the greatest singer/songwriters of any genre of music, ever. He will be missed. Merle's legacy will never go away though. Rest in peace to a true legend.

[Andy]

I'm bummed. You know it's inevitable, but it doesn't make it any less crappy.

[George Strait Junkie]

this is one of the worst days of my life Mighty Merle was one of my biggest heros im losing my mind right now

currently blasting out the Hag, and will do all day. its still killing me to know he's gone. i never met the man or saw him live. but, i've always felt like i knew him threw his brutally honest songs. i have always considered Merle to be a part of my family. i ain't gonna be good for a while. it hit me like a ton of bricks and still can't believe it.

[onebuffalo]

To say we lost a great one would be an understatement. Rest in peace, Hag. Your life has spoken volumes across all sorts of generations.

[Deleted]

RIP Merle! It is so clear how many people you inspired and what a great talent you were. So glad I got to see Merle live in Denver 2 years ago. He will live on through his music.

[phil1996]

A legend is gone. Thoughts with the Haggards.

[tim]

My personal favorite Merle tune :'(

[onebuffalo]

Official list of Merle Haggard's #1s and #2s:

3. MERLE HAGGARD
1. The Fugitive-1967
2. Branded Man-1967
3. Sing Me Back Home-1968
4. The Legend Of Bonnie And Clyde-1968
5. Mama Tried-1968
6. Hungry Eyes-1969
7. Workin' Man Blues-1969
8. Okie From Muskogee-1969-chart wise, his biggest hit
9. The Fightin' Side Of Me-1970
10. Daddy Frank The Guitar Man-1971
11. Carolyn-1972
12. Grandma Harp-1972
13. It's Not Love But It's Not Bad-1972
14. I Wonder If They Ever Think Of Me-1973
15. Everybody's Had The Blues-1973
16. If We Make It Through December-1973
17. Things Aren't Funny Anymore-1974
18. Old Man From The Mountain-1974
19. Kentucky Gambler-1975
20. Always Wanting You-1975
21. Movin' On-1975
22. It's All In The Movies-1975
23. The Roots Of My Raising-1976
24. Cherokee Maiden-1976
25. Bar Room Buddies-with Clint Eastwood-1980
26. I Think I'll Just Stay Here And Drink-1981
27. My Favorite Memory-1981
28. Big City-1982
29. Yesterday's Wine-with George Jones-1982
30. Going Where The Lonely Go-1983
31. You Take Me For Granted-1983
32. Pancho And Lefty-with Willie Nelson-1983
33. That's The Way Love Goes-1984
34. Someday When Things Are Good-1984
35. Let's Chase Each Other Around The Room-1984
36. A Place To Fall Apart-with Janie Frickie-1985
37. Natural High-with Janie Frickie-1985
38. Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Star-1988
Titles 1-24 are on Capitol Records. Title 25 is on Elektra Records. Title 26 is on MCA Records. Titles 27-38 are on Epic Records.

1. I Threw Away The Rose-1967
2. Someday We'll Look Back-1971
3. If We're Not Back In Love By Monday-1977
4. Ramblin' Fever-1977
5. I'm Always On A Mountain When I Fall-1978
6. It's Been A Great Afternoon-1978
7. The Way I Am-1980
8. Are The Good Times Really Over I Wish A Buck Was Still Silver-1982
Titles 1 and 2 are on Capitol Records. Titles 3-7 are on MCA Records. Title 8 is on Epic Records.

[onebuffalo]

Merle Haggard in other songs. I can think of two more. Can you?:

theboot.com/songs-that-reference-merle-haggard-the-hag/

[sabre14]

Apr 7, 2016 18:18:04 GMT -5 onebuffalo said:

Merle Haggard in other songs. I can think of two more. Can you?:

theboot.com/songs-that-reference-merle-haggard-the-hag/

Brad Paisley - "Better Than This"

[.indulgecountry]

Didn't get a chance to say anything yet, but RIP Merle. I was driving in the car listening to country radio on Wednesday when I heard the news. Shame that his health took a turn because he'd been touring and seemed to be doing alright until recently.

[onebuffalo]

Excellent tribute to Haggard in the Buffalo News:

buffalo.com/2016/04/10/news/music/merle-haggard-an-authentic-country-music-outlaw-remembered/

[onebuffalo]

Final Merle Haggard recording. Inspired by the 1985 hit:

tasteofcountry.com/merle-haggard-kern-river-blues/

BILLBOARD TOP TEN FOR WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 21, 1985:
1. I Fell In Love Again Last Night-Forester Sisters-Warner Bros.
2. Drinkin' And Dreamin'-Waylon Jennings-RCA
3. Lost In The Fifties Tonight In The Still Of The Night-Ronnie Milsap-RCA
4. Between Blue Eyes And Jeans-Conway Twitty-Warner Bros.
5. Meet Me In Montana-Marie Osmond and Dan Seals-Capitol
6. She's Comin' Back To Say Goodbye-Eddie Rabbitt-Warner Bros.
7. With Just One Look In Your Eyes-Charly McClain and Wayne Massey-Epic
8. You Make Me Want To Make You Mine-Juice Newton-RCA
9. Modern Day Romance-Nitty Gritty Dirt Band-Warner Bros.
10. KERN RIVER-MERLE HAGGARD-EPIC