A Working Man Can't Get Nowhere Today
Merle Haggard · 1977
25 min · 10 tracks · country
A blend of heartfelt storytelling and traditional instrumentation that captures the struggles of the working class.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt storytelling of struggles
- quick bursts of emotional release
- morning commute reflective moments
- easy sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of long epics
- prefer complex, layered sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1977, 'A Working Man Can't Get Nowhere Today' is Merle Haggard's twelfth studio album and reflects his established status as a leading voice in country music. Following a string of successful albums in the early 1970s, this release further solidified his reputation for addressing social issues through personal narratives and relatable themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Waylon Jennings· Johnny Cash· George Jones
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Working Man Can’t Get Nowhere Today 2:55
- 2 Making Believe 3:02
- 3 Blues Stay Away From Me 2:16
- 4 Got a Letter From My Kid Today 2:29
- 5 When My Last Song Is Sung 1:59
- 6 Moanin’ the Blues 2:03
- 7 Goodbye Lefty 2:39
- 8 Blues for Dixie 2:40
- 9 Running Kind 3:00
- 10 I’m a White Boy 2:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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