A Portrait of Merle Haggard
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A Portrait of Merle Haggard is an album by country singer Merle Haggard
, released in 1969.
Two number one singles were contained on the album — "Workin' Man's Blues
" and "Hungry Eyes
" — both would become signature songs for Haggard.
Merle Haggard
Merle Ronald Haggard is an American country music singer, guitarist, fiddler, instrumentalist, and songwriter. Along with Buck Owens, Haggard and his band The Strangers helped create the Bakersfield sound, which is characterized by the unique twang of Fender Telecaster guitars, vocal harmonies,...
, released in 1969.
Two number one singles were contained on the album — "Workin' Man's Blues
Workin' Man's Blues
"Workin' Man Blues" is an American country music song performed by its writer, Merle Haggard. Released in 1969, the song was released during his early peak and became one of several signature songs during his career.-Background:...
" and "Hungry Eyes
Hungry Eyes
"Hungry Eyes" is a song performed by Eric Carmen, and was featured in the film Dirty Dancing. The song was recorded at Beachwood Studios in Beachwood, OH in 1987. "Hungry Eyes" peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 Charts in 1988...
" — both would become signature songs for Haggard.
Track listing
- "Workin' Man Blues" (Haggard)
- "What's Wrong With Stayin' Home" (Bob Morris)
- "Silver Wings" (Haggard)
- "Who Do I Know in Dallas" (Hank CochranHank CochranGarland Perry "Hank" Cochran was an American country music singer and songwriter. Starting during the 1960s, Cochran was a prolific songwriter in the genre, including major hits by Patsy Cline, Ray Price, Eddy Arnold and others...
, Willie NelsonWillie NelsonWillie Hugh Nelson is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie , combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger and Stardust , made Nelson one of the most recognized...
) - "She Thinks I Still Care" (Dickey Lee, Steve Duffy)
- "Hungry EyesHungry Eyes (Merle Haggard song)"Hungry Eyes" is an American country music song written and recorded by Merle Haggard. Recorded in December 1968, the song became one of the most famous of his career.-Background:...
" (Haggard) - "I Die Ten Thousand Times a Day" (Leon PayneLeon PayneLeon Payne , "the Blind Balladeer", was a country music singer and songwriter.-Life:Leon Roger Payne was born in Alba, Texas on June 15, 1917. He was blind in one eye at birth, and lost the sight of the other eye in early childhood. He attended the Texas School for the Blind from 1924 to 1935,...
) - "Every Fool Has a Rainbow" (Haggard)
- "I Came So Close to Losing My Home" (Jimmie Davis, Ken Hunt)
- "Montego Bay" (Hank Cochran, Glen Martin)
Personnel
- Merle Haggard – vocals, guitar
- James BurtonJames BurtonJames Burton is an American guitarist. A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 2001 , Burton has also been recognized by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame...
– guitar, dobro - Roy NicholsRoy NicholsRoy Nichols was an American country music guitarist best known as the lead guitarist for Merle Haggard for more than two decades. He was known for his guitar technique, a mix of fingerpicking and pedal steel-like bends, usually played on a Telecaster.-Biography:Roy Ernest Nichols was born in...
– guitar, harmonica - Tommy Collins – guitar
- Lewis Talley – guitar
- Norman HamletNorm HamletNorm Hamlet is an American steel guitarist best known as a member of Merle Haggard's Stranger's group. In 2005 Hamlet had quadruple heart bypass surgery and recovered well at his home in Bakersfield, California. In April 2006 while on tour with Merle Haggard Hamlet's Dobro was stolen and a reward...
– pedal steel guitar, dobro - George French – piano
- Glen D. HardinGlen HardinGlen D. Hardin is an American piano player, songwriter and arranger. He has performed and recorded with such notable artists as Elvis Presley, Emmylou Harris, John Denver, Ricky Nelson and many others.-Career:...
– piano - Bob Morris – bass
- Leon Copeland – bass
- Howard Lowe – bass
- Roy Husky – bass
- Chuck Berghofer – bass
- James Gordon – drums
- Eddie Burris – drums
- Bonnie OwensBonnie OwensBonnie Owens , born Bonnie Campbell, was an American country music singer who was married to Buck Owens and later Merle Haggard.-Biography:...
– harmony vocals
Chart positions
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Billboard Country albums | 3 |
| 1970 | Billboard Pop albums | 99 |