I'm a Lonesome Fugitive
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I'm a Lonesome Fugitive is an album by American
country singer Merle Haggard
, released in 1967. "Life in Prison"
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country singer Merle 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 1967. "Life in Prison"
Reissues
- In 1996, I'm a Lonesome Fugitive was reissued by BGO along with Mama TriedMama Tried (album)Mama Tried is an album by American country singer Merle Haggard, released in 1968.The song "Mama Tried" won the Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 1999.-Reissues:* In 1996, Mama Tried was reissued by BGO along with I'm a Lonesome Fugitive....
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Track listing
All songs by Merle Haggard unless otherwise noted.- "I'm a Lonesome FugitiveThe Fugitive (song)"The Fugitive is a 1966 single by Merle Haggard which was written by Liz Anderson and Casey Anderson, parents of country star Lynn Anderson. "The Fugitive" was Haggard's sixth release to reach the U.S. country singles chart and his first number one on the chart. The single spent one week at...
" (Liz AndersonLiz AndersonLiz Anderson was anAmerican country music singer/songwriter who was one of a wave of a new generation of female vocalists in the genre during the 1960's to write and record her own songs on a regular basis. Writing in The New York Times Bill Friskics-Warren noted, "Like her contemporary Loretta...
, Casey Anderson) – 2:56 - "All of Me Belongs to You" – 2:40
- "House of Memories" – 2:47
- "Life in Prison" – 3:02
- "Whatever Happened to Me" – 2:57
- "Drink Up and Be Somebody" – 2:30
- "Someone Told My Story" – 2:32
- "If You Want to Be My Woman" – 2:16
- "Mary's Mine" (Jerry Ward) – 2:56
- "Skid Row" – 1:57
- "My Rough and Rowdy Ways" (Jimmie RodgersJimmie Rodgers (country singer)James Charles Rodgers , known as Jimmie Rodgers, was an American country singer in the early 20th century known most widely for his rhythmic yodeling...
) – 2:23 - "Mixed Up Mess of a Heart" (Tommy CollinsTommy CollinsTommy Collins, sometimes referred to as Tom Collins M.A., Dublin City University, is an Irish filmmaker.- Biography :Born in County Donegal, he moved as a child to nearby Derry, Northern Ireland...
, Haggard) – 2:06
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 - Glen CampbellGlen CampbellGlen Travis Campbell is an American country music singer, guitarist, television host and occasional actor. He is best known for a series of hits in the 1960s and 1970s, as well as for hosting a variety show called The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour on CBS television.During his 50 years in show...
– guitar - Billy MizeBilly MizeBilly Mize is a steel guitarist, band leader, vocalist, songwriter, and TV show host.-Biography:...
– guitar - Lewis Talley – guitar
- Ralph Mooney – steel guitar
- 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 - Jerry Ward – bass
- James Gordon – 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 |
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1967 | Billboard Country albums | 3 |
1967 | Billboard Pop albums | 165 |
Other coverings of the songs on this album
- "I'm a Lonesome Fugitive" by Gene VincentGene VincentVincent Eugene Craddock , known as Gene Vincent, was an American musician who pioneered the styles of rock and roll and rockabilly. His 1956 top ten hit with his Blue Caps, "Be-Bop-A-Lula", is considered a significant early example of rockabilly...
- on his album Gene Vincent - Challenge RecordsChallenge RecordsChallenge Records has been the name of at least three different record labels in the 20th century:* Challenge Records - a US based company* Challenge Records - a US based company* Challenge Records - a Netherlands based company...
, 1967 - "Life in Prison" by the ByrdsThe ByrdsThe Byrds were an American rock band, formed in Los Angeles, California in 1964. The band underwent multiple line-up changes throughout its existence, with frontman Roger McGuinn remaining the sole consistent member until the group disbanded in 1973...
- on their album Sweetheart of the RodeoSweetheart of the RodeoSweetheart of the Rodeo is the sixth album by American rock band The Byrds and was released on August 30, 1968 on Columbia Records...
- Columbia RecordsColumbia RecordsColumbia Records is an American record label, owned by Japan's Sony Music Entertainment, operating under the Columbia Music Group with Aware Records. It was founded in 1888, evolving from an earlier enterprise, the American Graphophone Company — successor to the Volta Graphophone Company...
, 1968