The Roots of My Raising
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The Roots of My Raising is an album by American
country
singer Merle Haggard
, released in 1976. It was his third release in 1976 and his last on the Capitol
label until his return in 2004. The title track and "Cherokee Maiden
" both reached Number 1 on the Country singles chart.
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Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
singer Merle Haggard
Merle Haggard
Merle Ronald Haggard is an American country music singer, guitarist, fiddler, instrumentalist, and songwriter. Along with Buck Owens, Haggard and his band The Strangers helped create the Bakersfield sound, which is characterized by the unique twang of Fender Telecaster guitars, vocal harmonies,...
, released in 1976. It was his third release in 1976 and his last on the Capitol
Capitol Records
Capitol Records is a major United States based record label, formerly located in Los Angeles, but operating in New York City as part of Capitol Music Group. Its former headquarters building, the Capitol Tower, is a major landmark near the corner of Hollywood and Vine...
label until his return in 2004. The title track and "Cherokee Maiden
Cherokee Maiden
"Cherokee Maiden" is a Western swing love song written by Cindy Walker. The title comes from a refrain in the chorus:Merle Haggard recorded "Cherokee Maiden" in 1976 . It spent 11 weeks on the charts, reaching #1....
" both reached Number 1 on the Country singles chart.
Track listing
- "The Roots of My RaisingThe Roots of My Raising (song)"The Roots of My Raising" is the title track from Merle Haggard's 1975 album. "The Roots of My Raising" was written by Tommy Collins and would become Merle Haggard's twenty-third number one on the country chart. The single spent one week at number one and a total of ten weeks on the country...
" (Tommy CollinsTommy Collins (country music)Leonard Raymond Sipes , better known as Tommy Collins, was an American country music singer and songwriter....
) - "What Have You Got Planned Tonight, Diana" (Dave Kirby)
- "Waltz You Saved for Me" (Gus KahnGus KahnGustav Gerson Kahn was a musician, songwriter and lyricist.-Biography:Kahn was born in Koblenz, Germany in 1886. The family emigrated from there to the United States and moved to Chicago, Illinois in 1890...
, Wayne KingWayne KingWayne King was an American musician, songwriter, singer and orchestral leader. He was sometimes referred to as "the Waltz King" because much of his most popular music involved waltzes; "The Waltz You Saved For Me" was his standard set closing song in live performance and on numerous radio...
, Emil Flindt) - "Walk on the Outside" (Kirby, Chuck Howard)
- "Gambling Polka Dot Blues" (Jimmie RodgersJimmie Rodgers (country singer)James Charles Rodgers , known as Jimmie Rodgers, was an American country singer in the early 20th century known most widely for his rhythmic yodeling...
, Roy E. Hall) - "Cherokee MaidenCherokee Maiden"Cherokee Maiden" is a Western swing love song written by Cindy Walker. The title comes from a refrain in the chorus:Merle Haggard recorded "Cherokee Maiden" in 1976 . It spent 11 weeks on the charts, reaching #1....
" (Cindy WalkerCindy WalkerCindy Walker was a prolific American songwriter, as well as a country music singer and dancer. As a songwriter Walker was responsible for a large number of popular and enduring songs recorded by many different artists. She adopted a craftsman-like approach to her songwriting, often tailoring...
) - "Am I Standing in Your Way" (Merle Haggard)
- "Colorado" (Kirby)
- "I Never Go Around Mirrors" (Lefty FrizzellLefty FrizzellLefty Frizzell , born William Orville Frizzell, was an American country music singer and songwriter of the 1950s, and a proponent of honky tonk music. His relaxed style of singing was an influence on later stars Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison, George Jones and John Fogerty...
, Sanger D. Shafer) - "Mississippi Delta Blues" (Rodgers, Jack Neville)
Chart positions
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Billboard Country albums | 8 |