The only thing that I miss lately in all music is somebody that will put out a melody that you can whistle. It doesn't seem like there's anything happening like that. Merle Haggard happenmelodymis Change image and share on social
I was 48-years old before anybody talked me into it for medicinal purposes, instead of some of these drugs that they give you that will lead you to heart surgery and things of that nature. Merle Haggard druggiveheart Change image and share on social
It makes my wife mad, you know, she wants me to stay home all the time. But its what I've done all my life and I think when I quit doing it I'll probably go away pretty quick. Merle Haggard havehomelife Change image and share on social
There's been periods of broadcasts in the past where you could see all ages of entertainers, ranging from George Burns to Shirley Temple. That's not the condition now. Merle Haggard agebroadcastburn Change image and share on social
I've got one young family by the first wife, with four children. Merle Haggard childfamilyhave Change image and share on social
It's easier to force feed people than it is to give 'em what they want. It makes more money. Merle Haggard easyfeedforce Change image and share on social
I had some surgery on my feet, which has helped my back some. Merle Haggard backfoothelp Change image and share on social
HAG Records, is a company that I've owned. I've had a couple of gospel releases on it. We developed a pretty good distribution setup there and we do have something to use in case they don't want to sign us. Merle Haggard casecompanycouple share on social
Sometimes if you get 'em too drunk they don't pay no attention to what you're doin' anyways, so you might as well just do old songs. But if you get one that's paying attention, sometimes we'll do some new material. Merle Haggard attentiondoindrink share on social
When I grew up there wasn't air-conditioning or anything of that nature, and this old car had a wall thickness of about ten inches. So we had a little warmer house in the winter and a little cooler in the summer. Merle Haggard aircarcondition share on social