I heard this one time on the radio. Some DJ must've branched out and played an album cut. I have no earthly idea why this was not released as a single.
I agree, it's one of my favorites too. You never heard it on the radio because it was not released as a single. It was an album cut on "The Roots of My Raisin'". The singles released off that LP were the title song and "Cherokee Maiden" (both went to #1).
This might be my very favorite Merle Haggard song. I heard it because I bought an album that it was on. I have NEVER heard it on the radio. I don't understand why this never got play time.
I think this is one of Merle's best story songs ever . I love this song ! - Tim ' The Lonesome Fugitive " Davis , Dec. 9 , 2011 .
musicman5709 2 months ago
a better voice?...no one
harrydeanbentzel 3 months ago
Leona Williams sings beautiful harmony !!!! She's the best !
kaylahoot 4 months ago
one of the sweetest,and saddest song i think ever recorded..God bless the "Mighty Merle Haggard"
kmill61 4 months ago
The host is Ed Bruce.
countryjazzjohnny 4 months ago
Who the host of the show ?
nattycarter1 4 months ago
@nattycarter1 That was Ed Bruce
kaylahoot 4 months ago
I heard it on the radio here in Akron. Used to be a country station called WSLR and they played it all the time.
jmacleve 5 months ago
I heard this one time on the radio. Some DJ must've branched out and played an album cut. I have no earthly idea why this was not released as a single.
JakeMabe1 6 months ago
My absolute favorite Merle tune, what a song!!
afghi420 7 months ago
my wife was named after this awsome song.
jackrabbit9389 8 months ago
I agree, it's one of my favorites too. You never heard it on the radio because it was not released as a single. It was an album cut on "The Roots of My Raisin'". The singles released off that LP were the title song and "Cherokee Maiden" (both went to #1).
countryjazzjohnny 1 year ago
This might be my very favorite Merle Haggard song. I heard it because I bought an album that it was on. I have NEVER heard it on the radio. I don't understand why this never got play time.
mander1295 1 year ago
if its live the music dont lie ! GREAT
1uptospeed 1 year ago