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Genre: Country
Release Date: 07/15/2008

This double-disc collection reflects on Merle Haggard's last major-label recording period. Since 1998 he has issued his own records independently and on smaller labels, and though regarded as an American treasure, his profile has been lost amid the thin glitz of Nash Vegas and its machine-like manner of chewing up its artists. Though few of the records Haggard cut for Curb charted well if at all, they nonetheless retain his typical artistic excellence, whether it be a live show featuring some of his classics like "Ramblin' Fever," and "Today I Started Lovin' You Again," or newer songs that have been criminally underheard such as "Sin City Blues," "Way Back in the Mountains," and "My Home Is in the Street." This collection, though presented in typically shoddy fashion by Curb, contains a wealth of material for the more than casual fan of the great singer and songwriter, and is offered at a really great price point for a double CD. It deserves notice.

~Thom Jurek, All Music Guide

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Merle Haggard - Producer
Johnny Paycheck - Vocals
Johnny Paycheck - Guest Appearance
James Stroud - Producer
Mark Yeary - Producer
Jeff Carson - Guest Appearance
Abe Manuel, Jr. - Producer
Keith Carter - Photography

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Release Date: 07/15/2008
Genre: ctry