I Threw Away the Rose
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"I Threw Away the Rose" is a 1967 single written and recorded by Merle Haggard
. The single peaked at number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles.
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,...
. The single peaked at number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles.
Chart performance
| Chart (1967) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 2 |