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In 1995, Merle Haggard and his band the Strangers re-recorded many of Haggard's hits at his home studio in California. Those recordings have since been licensed to various record companies (including those that run the ads on late-night television). Sun Records' CLASSICS contains 12 of those recordings (Sun has issued another 12 from the same sessions on the album GREATEST HITS-FINEST PERFORMANCES).
The original recordings of these songs are pretty close to perfect, so it should surprise no one that none of these recordings improves on the originals. They are solid nonetheless, capably played and sung. In fact, the greatest value of these recordings is the way they document the changes in Haggard's vocal approach over the years. In the latter stages of his career, Haggard developed an emotive quaver that he uses to great effect; he also grew more playful, taking the occasional liberty with melody to add a bluesy flourish or drop down an octave a la George Jones. For fans that want a fresh take on some familiar songs, CLASSICS should prove a welcome addition to their collections.
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Merle Haggard, MainArtist - The Strangers, MainArtist - Merle R.Haggard, ComposerLyricist - Sun Record Co., Producer
℗ 1995 Sun Label Group, LLC
Merle Haggard, MainArtist - The Strangers, MainArtist - Merle R.Haggard, ComposerLyricist - Sun Record Co., Producer
℗ 1995 Sun Label Group, LLC
Anderson, ComposerLyricist - Merle Haggard, MainArtist - The Strangers, MainArtist - Sun Record Co., Producer
℗ 1995 Sun Label Group, LLC
Merle Haggard, MainArtist - The Strangers, MainArtist - Merle R.Haggard, ComposerLyricist - Sun Record Co., Producer
℗ 1996 Sun Label Group, LLC
Merle Haggard, MainArtist - The Strangers, MainArtist - Throckmorton, ComposerLyricist - Sun Record Co., Producer
℗ 1995 Sun Label Group, LLC
Merle Haggard, MainArtist - The Strangers, MainArtist - Merle R.Haggard, ComposerLyricist - Sun Record Co., Producer
℗ 1995 Sun Label Group, LLC
Merle Haggard, MainArtist - The Strangers, MainArtist - Merle R.Haggard, ComposerLyricist - Sun Record Co., Producer
℗ 1995 Sun Label Group, LLC
Merle Haggard, MainArtist - The Strangers, MainArtist - Merle R.Haggard, ComposerLyricist - Sun Record Co., Producer
℗ 1996 Sun Label Group, LLC
Merle Haggard, MainArtist - The Strangers, MainArtist - Merle R.Haggard, ComposerLyricist - Sun Record Co., Producer
℗ 1996 Sun Label Group, LLC
Merle Haggard, MainArtist - The Strangers, MainArtist - Merle R.Haggard, ComposerLyricist - Sun Record Co., Producer
℗ 1996 Sun Label Group, LLC
COLLINS, ComposerLyricist - Merle Haggard, MainArtist - The Strangers, MainArtist - Sun Record Co., Producer
℗ 1995 Sun Label Group, LLC
Martin, ComposerLyricist - Hank Cochran, ComposerLyricist - Merle Haggard, MainArtist - The Strangers, MainArtist - Sun Record Co., Producer
℗ 1995 Sun Label Group, LLC
Album review
In 1995, Merle Haggard and his band the Strangers re-recorded many of Haggard's hits at his home studio in California. Those recordings have since been licensed to various record companies (including those that run the ads on late-night television). Sun Records' CLASSICS contains 12 of those recordings (Sun has issued another 12 from the same sessions on the album GREATEST HITS-FINEST PERFORMANCES).
The original recordings of these songs are pretty close to perfect, so it should surprise no one that none of these recordings improves on the originals. They are solid nonetheless, capably played and sung. In fact, the greatest value of these recordings is the way they document the changes in Haggard's vocal approach over the years. In the latter stages of his career, Haggard developed an emotive quaver that he uses to great effect; he also grew more playful, taking the occasional liberty with melody to add a bluesy flourish or drop down an octave a la George Jones. For fans that want a fresh take on some familiar songs, CLASSICS should prove a welcome addition to their collections.
© TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:36:26
- Main artists: Merle Haggard The Strangers
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Sun Records
- Genre: Blues/Country/Folk Country
© 1996 Sun Label Group, LLC ℗ 1996 Sun Label Group, LLC
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