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Released 60 years ago

Just Between the Two of Us

Merle Haggard · 1966

29 min · 12 tracks · country

A heartfelt collection of traditional country ballads filled with longing and introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • heartfelt ballads about longing
  • short tracks for quick listens
  • ideal for quiet evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced excitement
  • prefer longer, elaborate compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1966, 'Just Between the Two of Us' was Merle Haggard's follow-up to his breakthrough album 'Swinging Doors' from the previous year. At this point in his career, Haggard was solidifying his reputation as a leading voice in country music, blending personal storytelling with classic honky-tonk sounds.
Stylistic neighbors
Waylon Jennings· Johnny Cash· George Jones

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Just Between the Two of Us 2:46
  • 2 House Without Love Is Not a Home 2:19
  • 3 Slowly but Surely 2:21
  • 4 Our Hearts Are Holding Hands 2:24
  • 5 I Wanta Live Again 2:05
  • 6 Forever and Ever 2:07
  • 7 That Makes Two of Us 2:46
  • 8 I’ll Take a Chance 2:02
  • 9 Stranger in My Arms 2:48
  • 10 Too Used to Being With You 2:59
  • 11 So Much for Me, So Much for You 2:36
  • 12 Wait a Little Longer, Please Jesus 2:10

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