Big day back in the day for Merle Haggard

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1969
Merle Haggard was at #1 on the country charts with “Hungry Eyes” one of the most famous of his career. “Hungry Eyes” is a tribute to Oklahomans and others who lived in labor camps during the Great Depression, the time period in which this song is set.

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1972
Merle Haggard was at #1 on the Country chart with “Grandma Harp” which was released as the second single from the album Let Me Tell You About a Song.“Grandma Harp” would become Merle Haggard’s 12th #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.

1982
Willie Nelson was at #1 on the US Country charts with, “Always on My Mind”, a song originally recorded by Brenda Lee in 1972. Over 300 artists have recored the song, including Elvis Presely who scored a hit with his version in 1972. Nelson won a Grammy Award for his version of the song.

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