Branded Man
Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Country music legend Merle Haggard has helped define the sound of country music. While he’s probably best-known for his anti-hippy anthem “Okie from Muskogee,” many of his biggest hits were decidedly apolitical: “Today I Started Loving You Again,” “The Bottle Let Me Down,” and “Mama Tried.” He’ll tell us what it’s like touring with Bob Dylan, and how he thinks politics and music intersect.
Music: Unforgettable, Merle Haggard: "Stardust" / "Pennies from Heaven" / "Cry Me a River"
Music: Unforgettable, Merle Haggard: "Stardust" / "Pennies from Heaven" / "Cry Me a River"
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