Merle Haggard: The 'Okie' With Greatness

Deep down in me in my original Southwest Georgia male soul I am a big fan of what some guys call the "real" country music. Johnny Cash had this kind of greatness. But I figure one of the best of this group is the incredible Merle Haggard. The man had so much bristling, strong passion and he is powerful...he really charges you up when you hear his classic songs. Today was so great so I decided to dig Merle Haggard's two great ones...'Okie from Muscogee' and the strong-beat number...'Workin' Man's Blues.' This music brings back so many fantastic memories of the fine souls of Southwest Georgia. There is so much meaning in the fact of where one comes from and believe me a talented individual like Merle Haggard can really bring that good feeling out.

M. Haggard, W. Nelson: 2 Great Ones

Surprise! I like country music, too. Especially, the rough-hewn kind. My friends might find it hard to believe but I just truly dig Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. Lord when I heard Merle Haggard do 'Okie' today it was just right. Then, when Willie Nelson did 'Stardust' well Lord, that was so fine, too. I get the feeling that country music is moving on up what with CMT really picking up steam. Oh me, oh my...the Lord bless Mr. Haggard and Mr. Nelson.