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That's the Way Love Goes

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It's good to see this CD finally reissued. I hope they will do the same with others from Hag's catalog.

The two hit songs from this CD are "Someday when things are good" and the title track, "That's the way love goes". The latter won Hag his only Grammy, ironically, for a song he didn't write--it's an old Lefty Frizzell tune.

The other tracks are good as well. "Carryin' Fire" is the closest thing to an erotic song you'll hear from Hag. "Last boat of the day" is a sweet song about a long distance love affair.

The mood of this CD is not as downbeat or pessimistic as the Amazon review would lead you to believe. Rather, I would describe it as bittersweet. Hag was writing and singing about the end of his marriage, it's true, but it's from the perspective of someone who has been through it all before, and seems to know he will go through it again. The title track sets the mood with that theme, and the rest of the album supports it.

I bought this when it came out, and just recently fired up the old turntable and gave it a listen. It doesn't have an era, it's timeless, just as magic as the first time I heard it. I'm talking the whole album here... there is not a weak point on it. The instrumentation reflects off that great throat of Merle's and it really " Must have been Magic " . This album has more feelings overall than any other of Merle's... now I know there are singles, and some albums have numerous songs that come close, but not the whole package. Buy this one if you've got any emotion at all!!

First Heard This Album In 1984, Loved It Then And Still Do,
Best Down To Earth Album Merle Haggard Has Recorded In My Opinion

This is just another example of why Haggard has to be rated the absolute best singer/songwriter who ever sang a country song. The selection of songs and the interpretation of each one keeps the listener glued to the speakers. Haggard's loyalty to his true country roots shine through on each heart searching ballad that grips the listener with emotion and raw drama. Every selection is a real winner and the album is undoubtedly one of Merle's best.

one of my favorite haggard albums...his voice is great...the band is great....the songs are real...i was amazed it was out of print for so long......listen to this one....

It's a mystery why more cuts from this 1983 album don't make it onto the many "Greatest Hits" collections that proliferate like kudzu. I think it's the most personal and introspective of Haggard's many recordings, and his rendition of the title track is a country classic. I remember going back and forth to my old turntable playing it over and over on vinyl. "Someday When things Are Good" is another classic. Come to think of it, there's no weak material on this one and, to my mind, it's better than some of the "Merle's Greatest" collections.

May possibly be the best album ever by this Hall of Famer. Merle usually writes all of his material but this title song was written by one of his early hero's, Legendary Lefty Frizell and Songwriter Hall of Famer, Whitey Shafer. Every song, top shelf with great production and mixes that won Merle a grammy for this album. As usual, every tune here exhibits Merle's wonderful sense of belonging to every song. He feels every one and so does the listener when he's at the microphone. A great production featuring Nashville studio musicians like Reggie Young featured on the guitar in this title track guided by veteran producer Ray Baker.

I purchased this CD because of the title song!
His version of a Left Frizzell classic, is
beautiful! The richness of his voice, will
never go out of style! Vintage Merle!

This is my favorite Merle Haggard CD. Great ballads, easy listening, and, of course, a wonderful version of Lefty Frizzel's "That's the Way Love Goes".