Story Behind The Song: Merle Haggard, "Mama Tried"
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Story Behind The Song: Merle Haggard, "Mama Tried"
As told to PAUL ZOLLO Videos by American Songwriter MERLE HAGGARD: I remember writing the first line – “First thing I remember knowing” — and then it all came fast. Almost wrote itself. It was so well describing my life that I felt maybe I was too close to it to realize it was good. […]
Jan 25, 2020
Merle Haggard Songs
Merle Haggard - Okie From Muskogee (Live)
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Merle Haggard - Mama Tried (Live)
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