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Serving 190 Proof

Merle Haggard · 1979

34 min · 11 tracks · country

A rich tapestry of traditional country sounds interwoven with poignant storytelling and heartfelt melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo storytelling flow
  • heartfelt reflections on life
  • rich melodies for quiet moments
  • intimate sing-alongs with loved ones

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Serving 190 Proof' was released in 1979, Merle Haggard was already a prominent figure in country music, having achieved significant commercial success with multiple chart-topping albums. This album came shortly after his acclaimed record 'A Working Man Can't Get Nowhere Today', showcasing his continued evolution as a songwriter and performer during a peak phase in his career.
Stylistic neighbors
Waylon Jennings· Johnny Cash· George Jones

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Footlights 4:00
  • 2 Got Lonely Too Early This Morning 3:03
  • 3 Heaven Was a Drink of Wine 2:46
  • 4 Driftwood 3:04
  • 5 I Can't Get Away 3:12
  • 6 Red Bandana 2:31
  • 7 My Own Kind of Hat 2:53
  • 8 I Must Have Done Something Bad 3:26
  • 9 I Didn't Mean to Love You 2:30
  • 10 Sing a Family Song 3:13
  • 11 Roses in the Winter 3:54

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