Pride in What I Am
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Pride in What I Am is an album by American
country singer Merle Haggard
, released in 1969.
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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 1969.
Reissues
- In 2002, Pride in What I Am was reissued by BGO along with The Legend of Bonnie and ClydeThe Legend of Bonnie and ClydeThe Legend of Bonnie & Clyde is an album by American country singer Merle Haggard, released in 1968.-Reissues:* In 2002, The Legend of Bonnie & Clyde was reissued by BGO along with Pride in What I Am.-Track listing:...
. - In 2006, Pride in What I Am was reissued by Capitol NashvilleCapitol RecordsCapitol Records is a major United States based record label, formerly located in Los Angeles, but operating in New York City as part of Capitol Music Group. Its former headquarters building, the Capitol Tower, is a major landmark near the corner of Hollywood and Vine...
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....
with five bonus tracks and 24-bit digital remastering.
Track listing
All songs by Merle Haggard unless otherwise noted.- "I Take a Lot of Pride in What I AmI Take a Lot of Pride in What I Am"I Take a Lot of Pride in What I Am" is a 1968 song written and performed by Merle Haggard. It was released in October 1968 as the only single from his album, Pride in What I Am. "I Take a Lot of Pride in What I Am" peaked at number three on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. It reached...
" - "Who'll Buy the Wine" (Billy MizeBilly MizeBilly Mize is a steel guitarist, band leader, vocalist, songwriter, and TV show host.-Biography:...
) - "The Day the Rains Came"
- "It Meant Goodbye to Me (When You Said Hello to Him)" (Lefty FrizzellLefty FrizzellLefty Frizzell , born William Orville Frizzell, was an American country music singer and songwriter of the 1950s, and a proponent of honky tonk music. His relaxed style of singing was an influence on later stars Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison, George Jones and John Fogerty...
, Abe Mulkey) - "I Can't Hold Myself in Line"
- "I'm Bringin' Home Good News"
- "Keep Me from Cryin' Today"
- "I Just Want to Look at You One More Time"
- "Somewhere on Skid Row" (Red SimpsonRed SimpsonRed Simpson is an American country singer-songwriter best known for his trucker-themed songs.-Biography:Red Simpson was raised in Bakersfield, California, the youngest of a dozen children...
) - "I'm Free" (Leon Copeland)
- "California Blues [Blue Yodel No. 4]" (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...
) - "I Think We're Livin' in the Good Old Days" (Dean Holloway, Red Simpson)
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 - 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 - 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, banjo - George French – piano
- Bob Morris – bass
- Leon Copeland – bass
- Eddie Burris – drums
- Roy Huskey – 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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1969 | Billboard Country albums | 11 |
1969 | Billboard Pop albums | 189 |