Heart to Heart
Merle Haggard · 1983
10 tracks · country
A rich tapestry of heartfelt country ballads that explore love's complexities and life's struggles.
Why this album works
'Heart to Heart' was notable for its commercial success, reaching No. 24 on the Billboard Country Albums chart. The album is often remembered for its authentic portrayal of love and relationships, solidifying Haggard's influence in the genre during the early '80s.
- Career context
- Released in 1983, 'Heart to Heart' is Merle Haggard's follow-up to the successful 'Big City' album from 1981. By this point in his career, Haggard was firmly established as a country music icon, blending traditional sounds with contemporary themes. This album highlights his continued evolution as a storyteller in country music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jerry Lee Lewis· Willie Nelson· Hank Williams Jr.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Heart to Heart Talk Standout
- 2 Let’s Pretend We’re Not Married Tonight Standout
- 3 You Can’t Break the Chains of Love
- 4 Waltz Across Texas
- 5 We’re Strangers Again
- 6 Waitin’ on the Good Life to Come
- 7 Don’t Ever Let Your Lover Sleep Alone
- 8 It’s Cold in California Standout
- 9 I’ll Never Be Free
- 10 Sally Let Your Bangs Hang Down
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