The Story Behind: Merle Haggard and The Strangers - I'm a Lonesome Fugitive

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Merle Haggard was in and out of prison several times before being discovered by Lefty Frizzell and launching a musical career based on the latest and greatest country music movement: the Bakersfield sound. The guys get together to discuss rumdums, second-story men, and bone orchards. Join us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 45+ bonus shows! https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaints Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1JHKBXk7Hzq8dJUvXMFH9o?si=d3b6821f2bc34135 Listen to I'm a Lonesome Fugitive here: https://open.spotify.com/album/3sWVVl0RzliQSiN5OTRGlM?si=QiOMrwcgQlyj926zLoa4Tw Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints We have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some. US Merch Store UK Merch Store Next week's album: The Cars - The Cars