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In 1960, when I came out of prison as an ex-convict, I had more freedom under parolee supervision than there's available... in America right now.
— Merle Haggard
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Merle Haggard
singer, singer-songwriter, guitarist, country musician, recording artist
1937 – 2016
Merle Ronald Haggard was an American country music singer, songwriter, guitarist, and fiddler. Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential figures in country music, he was a central pioneer of the Bakersfield sound. With a career spanning over five decades, Haggard had 38 number-one hits on the US country charts, several of which also made the Billboard all-genre singles chart.
All Quotes by Merle Haggard
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It's easier to force feed people than it is to give 'em what they want. It makes more money.
— Merle Haggard
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Today I started loving you again Then today I started loving you again.
— Merle Haggard
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I'm proud to be an Okie from Muskogee, And white lightnin's still the biggest thrill of all.
— Merle Haggard
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I've lived through 17 stays in penal institutions. Incarceration in a penitentiary. Five marriages, a bankruptcy, a broken back, brawls, shooting incidents, swindlings, sickness, the death of loved ones and more. I've heard tens of thousands chant my name when I couldn't hear the voice of my own soul. I wondered if God was listening and I was sure no one else was.
— Merle Haggard
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When the world wide war is over and done And eating some rainbow stew.
— Merle Haggard
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One of these days when the air clears up And eating some rainbow stew.
— Merle Haggard
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Look at the past 25 years — we went downhill, and if people don't realize it, they don't have their fucking eyes on. In 1960, when I came out of prison as an ex-convict, I had more freedom under parolee supervision than there's available to an average citizen in America right now. I mean, there was nobody going to throw you down on the side of the road spread-eagled, and look up your butt for a fucking marijuana cigarette. God almighty, what have we done to each other?
— Merle Haggard
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Everybody likes Johnny Cash. I think the sad part of it is his health is givin' him problems.
— Merle Haggard