Walking the Line
31 min · 10 tracks · country
A blend of honky-tonk rhythms and poignant storytelling, capturing the essence of classic country music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo storytelling flow
- sing-along anthems with friends
- nostalgic reflections on life
- short tracks for casual listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1983, 'Walking the Line' marked a period of resurgence for Merle Haggard in the country music scene. Following a series of personal struggles and changes in the industry, this album showcased his enduring talent and ability to relate to everyday experiences, coming after his successful career peak in the 1970s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Waylon Jennings· Johnny Cash· George Jones
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Gotta Get Drunk 2:09
- 2 No Show Jones 2:25
- 3 Pancho and Lefty 4:45
- 4 Yesterday’s Wine 3:13
- 5 Half a Man 4:10
- 6 Big Butter and Egg Man 2:34
- 7 Heaven or Hell 2:14
- 8 Midnight Rider 2:49
- 9 Are the Good Times Really Over (I Wish a Buck Was Still Silver) 4:13
- 10 A Drunk Can’t Be a Man 2:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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