Movie Description
Merle Haggard: Live From Austin, TX '78
(2008)Overview
When he stepped onto the Austin City Limits stage for the very first time on that brisk January day in 1978, Merle Haggard was at the top of his game. It had been over a decade since his first national hit, "Sing A Sad Song", and not that long after "Okie From Muskogee" had firmly planted his music in the public consciousness. He had already been declared "Entertainer of the Year" by both the Country Music Awards and Academy of Country Music - in the same year (1970). He had just released A Tribute to the Best Damn Fiddle Player in the World (Or MY Salute to Bob Willis), which sparked a revival of interest in western swing. And with his band, The Strangers, it's no stretch to say that he had the best live show in country music of his day. - Terry Lickona (Producer Austin City Limits®). Recorded January 18, 1978 KLRU-TV, Austin, TX.
Cast
artist
tambourine, backing vocals
guitar
drums
guitar
piano
steel guitar
saxophone, trumpet
fiddle
fiddle
bass
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Facts
Original TitleMerle Haggard: Live From Austin, TX '78
Status Released
Release Information
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2008-06-02
Original Language
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Production CompaniesNew West Records
