The Emptiest Arms in the World
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"The Emptiest Arms in the World" is a 1973 song written and performed by Merle Haggard
. "The Emptiest Arms in the World" peaked at number three on the U.S. Billboad Hot Country Singles chart. It reached number twelve on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks.
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 Emptiest Arms in the World" peaked at number three on the U.S. Billboad Hot Country Singles chart. It reached number twelve on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks.
Chart performance
| Chart (1973) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 3 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 12 |