While I'm on the subject of country music let me just say that I love Merle Haggard, known to country fans everywhere as The Hag. I am one of those obnoxious people who has a song for my ringtone. Every time someone calls me those around me are forced to "enjoy" my musical taste whether they want to or not. Lucky for everyone that my ringtone happens to be "Mama Tried" by The Hag.
"And I turned twenty-one in prison doing life without parole
No one could steer me right but Mama tried, Mama tried
Mama tried to raise me better, but her pleading, I denied
That leaves only me to blame 'cos Mama tried"
Damn straight she tried--you were just a lost cause! :) Did I ever tell you that I used to go to Merle Haggard concerts every year around Christmas time? He lives in the Redding area so he'd always do a show at the Convention Center...wasted from beginning to end! Lovely.
ReplyDeleteand i'm still trying! but i love you just the way you are.... oh! another song- but not his! heehee! mom
ReplyDeleteChrist in a sidecar! You and Brooke got some darn good taste.
ReplyDeleteHaggard is fantastic.
Personal favs:
1. I think I'll just stay here and drink
2. Grandma Harp (only he could make a song about a grandma be badass)
3. Okie From Muskogee