Let Me Tell You About a Song
Merle Haggard · 1972
33 min · 11 tracks · country
A storytelling tapestry woven with heartfelt melodies and vivid, relatable narratives that define Haggard's artistry.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady storytelling with emotional depth
- vivid narratives for reflective moments
- short tracks for commutes
- heartfelt melodies for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 1972, Merle Haggard was solidifying his status as a leading figure in country music with 'Let Me Tell You About a Song,' his eighth studio album. Released shortly after his commercial peak with the hit album 'Blues Stay Away From Me,' this record showcases Haggard's signature blend of traditional country sounds and poignant storytelling.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Waylon Jennings· Johnny Cash· George Jones
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Daddy Frank (The Guitar Man) 3:20
- 2 They’re Tearin’ the Labor Camps Down 3:25
- 3 The Man Who Picked the Wildwood Flower 3:25
- 4 The Proudest Fiddle in the World 2:15
- 5 Bill Woods From Bakersfield 3:12
- 6 Old Doc Brown 3:26
- 7 Grandma Harp 3:08
- 8 Turnin’ Off a Memory 2:42
- 9 Irma Jackson 2:52
- 10 The Funeral 3:13
- 11 Bring It Down to My House Honey 2:45
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