Merle Haggard – Sing Me Back Home
“Sing Me Back Home” is a song written and recorded by American country music singer-songwriter Merle Haggard. It was released in 1968 as the second single from his album Sing Me Back Home. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Background and composition
“Sing Me Back Home” was written by Merle Haggard while he was incarcerated in San Quentin State Prison. The song is a powerful ballad about a man who longs to return home to his family and friends. The song’s lyrics are full of vivid imagery and detail, and they paint a moving picture of a man who is lost and alone.
Recording and production
“Sing Me Back Home” was recorded at the Bakersfield Sound Studios in Bakersfield, California. The song was produced by Ken Nelson.
The recording features Merle Haggard on lead vocals. Haggard’s vocals are raw and emotional, and they perfectly convey the pain and longing of the song’s lyrics. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a driving acoustic guitar rhythm and a mournful pedal steel guitar solo.
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“Sing Me Back Home” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written by Merle Haggard while he was incarcerated in San Quentin State Prison.
- The song was released in 1968 as the second single from his album Sing Me Back Home.
- The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- “Sing Me Back Home” has been covered by many artists, including Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and Alan Jackson.