Search - Merle Haggard :: 20th Century Masters

Merle Haggard
20th Century Masters
Genres: Country, Pop, Rock

Track Listings (12) - Disc #1
1. Ramblin' Fever
2. I Think I'll Just Stay Here And Drink
3. From Graceland To The Promised Land
4. My Own Kind Of Hat
5. I'm Always On A Mountain When I Fall
6. It's Been A Great Afternoon
7. The Way I Am
8. The Bull & The Beaver
9. If We're Not Back In Love By Monday
10. Misery And Gin
11. Leonard
12. Rainbow Stew

CD Details

All Artists: Merle Haggard
Title: 20th Century Masters
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Mca Nashville
Original Release Date: 2/8/2000
Release Date: 2/8/2000
Genres: Country, Pop, Rock
Styles: Roadhouse Country, Classic Country, Western Swing
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 008811211028

Synopsis

Amazon.com

Merle Haggard's recorded work sprawls out across four decades and a variety of record labels, making his numerous greatest-hits sets sometimes hard to sort out. This one comes from his five-year tenure (1976-81) on MCA, and while that was not exactly the Hag's golden age, it still produced some wonderful songs, notably "I'm Always on a Mountain When I Fall," "The Way I Am," and "Leonard," his tribute to Bakersfield legend Tommy Collins. It also produced some pretty silly stuff, too, such as "The Bull & the Beaver," a duet with his wife, Leona Williams, which celebrates the (thankfully) long-forgotten CB-radio craze. This isn't the place to start an appreciation of the Hag, but for those who've checked out the earlier periods of his career, it's a worthwhile set. --Daniel Durchholz

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CD Reviews

Late 70s hits

D. Newton | southeast, USA | 11/04/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"original versions of Haggard's late 70s MCA hits"

Haggard's best years are covered here!

Johnny Boy | Hockessin, DE | 03/09/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Merle Haggard. He is a country legend, and almost every song that he produced is essential. His voice is unique, and he makes every song he sings his own. And, in 2000, he was given a collection in UMG's '20th Century Masters' series.

This set covers, in my opinion, his best years: the MCA years from 1975-1981. Sure, I love his EMI sides as well, but I am partial to MCA Merle.

So how does this set measure up?

Positives

-Every major song from the period is here. 'I Think I'll Just Stay Here And Drink,' 'Leonard,' and 'Rainbow Stew' all make appearances on this set.

-The sound quality is excellent!

Negatives

-I wouldn't mind seeing one of his Capitol sides like 'Always Wanting You' on here.

Overall, you can't wrong with Merle Haggard. This is highly recommended for any Merle Haggard fan. ENJOY!!!"