If We Make It Through December
Merle Haggard · 1974
30 min · 11 tracks · country
A poignant exploration of hardship and resilience wrapped in Haggard's signature country sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- poignant reflections on hardship
- steady pacing for easy listening
- mid-tempo flow for relaxation
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- narrative themes of resilience
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer lengthy immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1974, 'If We Make It Through December' was Merle Haggard's thirteenth studio album during a prolific period. Following his commercial breakthrough with 'Okie from Muskogee,' this album solidified his reputation as a voice for the working class, reflecting the struggles of everyday life.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Waylon Jennings· Johnny Cash· George Jones
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 If We Make It Through December 2:45
- 2 Love and Honor 2:52
- 3 To Each His Own 2:32
- 4 You’re the Only Girl in the Game 2:58
- 5 I’m an Old, Old Man 2:35
- 6 Come on in to My Arms 2:47
- 7 Better Off When I Was Hungry 2:36
- 8 I’ll Break Out Again Tonight 2:56
- 9 This Cold War (72) 2:59
- 10 Uncle Lem 3:00
- 11 There’s Just One Way 2:52
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