I'm a Lonesome Fugitive
Merle Haggard · 1967
31 min · 12 tracks · country
A poignant blend of traditional country storytelling and heartfelt emotion wrapped in Haggard's rich baritone.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo storytelling flow
- heartfelt reflections on loneliness
- short tracks for quick sessions
- emotional resonance in every song
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer lengthy immersive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1967, 'I'm a Lonesome Fugitive' was Merle Haggard's third studio album, following his breakthrough with 'Swinging Doors.' At this point in his career, Haggard was solidifying his status as a leading voice in the country genre, gaining recognition for his authentic narratives drawn from personal experiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Waylon Jennings· Johnny Cash· George Jones
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I’m a Lonesome Fugitive 2:56
- 2 All of Me Belongs to You 2:40
- 3 House of Memories 2:47
- 4 Life in Prison 3:02
- 5 Whatever Happened to Me 2:57
- 6 Drink Up and Be Somebody 2:30
- 7 Someone Told My Story 2:32
- 8 If You Want to Be My Woman 2:17
- 9 Mary’s Mine 2:57
- 10 Skid Row 1:57
- 11 My Rough and Rowdy Ways 2:23
- 12 Mixed Up Mess of a Heart 2:07
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