Merle Haggard – Fightin’ Side of Me (Live 1970)

In honor of one of our fallen compadres, it’s a Klassic Kuntry® weekend here at A Truer Sound. So without further delay, I present to you what I consider to be The Hag’s greatest live album.

Recorded in Philidelphia, this album is a great companion piece to the live in Muskogee album from the previous year in much the same way that Johnny Cash’s “Folsom” & “San Quentin” albums are. Standout tracks include his typical hits but specifically the song “Harold’s Super Service” (only available on this album) and the impersonations medley which includes impersonations of Marty Robbins, Hank Snow, Buck Owens, & Johnny Cash. Also worth mentioning is the frantic version of “Fightin’ Side of Me” which has alway been my favorite version.

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