The best of Merle as we know him!

Today I Started Loving You Again

One of Merles earliest pieces, this classic country love song has become a true staple of country music. Although Merles originally wrote the song and performed this tune, a slew of country's top starts have made this classic a staple in their own albums.

While Merles original version did not crack the country music charts at the time, the fact that so many others have adopted this wonderful song makes it one his best.

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I Think I'll Just Stay Here And Drink

What would country music be without the classic stories of bar room antics and life on the seedier rowdy side. Merle, a true man of his times knew that more than anyone.

This song speaks to those whiskey fueled nights and and drunken country dreams. Such as great song and a true country gem, light and fun!

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If We Make It Through December

Reflections and stories about the hard times and struggles of many Americans has always been one Merles strongest attributes. “If We Make It Through December” is an awesome example of this.

Country music has always had a strong connection with the hardships of the working man and because of that we honor this memorable Merle classics.

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The Fightin' Side Of Me

Merle was no stranger to controversy and this song is living musical proof. Here Merle takes a stand for the many soldiers who were fighting for their lives in the Vietnam war and takes a solid aim on those protesting their efforts here at home.

While Merle obviously feels that one should be able to speak their mind, he also has a strong sense of what it means to be an American and the importance of those who fight for our freedoms! If you haven't heard this tune before, I'm sure you'll love it!

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Mama Tried

There are many country songs about life on the wild side. Living reckless and breaking the law seems to a common thread amongst some of country musics earliest hit makers.

Merles tales of living a life of abandon take a unique aim at the one person closest to the heart of every country boy, their Mama. True and unabashed, this classic Merle song is an ode an honor to a mother that loved Merle just as much as he loved here.

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I'm sure we can all agree Merle Haggard is one of country musics most beloved gems. In a world full of manufactured pop music and a general out of touch subject matter, some classic Merle is needed. There is noting more refreshing than taking a couple minutes to honor and cherish where the country music of today came from! I hope you enjoy these Merles songs as much as I do.

Be sure to let us know what your favorite Merle Haggard songs are below!

For more on some Merles beloved classics visit: Taste Of Country.

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