Merle Haggard - A Friend In California

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Review by Domingos Teruel

A Friend In California is an album by legendary country singer Merle Haggard, released in 1986. The album features a mix of classic country ballads and upbeat honky-tonk tunes, showcasing Haggard's trademark sound and storytelling.

The album's title track, "A Friend In California," is a standout, with its catchy melody and lyrics about finding a true friend in a new place. Other highlights include the heartfelt ballad "I Never Go Home Anymore" and the rollicking "Texas Fiddle Song."

Haggard's vocals are as strong as ever, conveying both heartache and joy with his distinctive twang. The album's production is clean and polished, but still retains a classic country feel.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Silverthorn Mountain2:3
Mama's Prayer2:50
The Okie from Muskogee's Comin' Home2:22
The Oakie From Muskogee's Comin' Home2:23
Mama's Prayer2:52
This Song Is For You3:32
This Song Is for You3:32
This Time I Really Do3:1
Friend in California03:18
Silverton Mountain02:01
Thank You For Keeping My House (Beginning)
A Friend In California3:19
I Had a Beautiful Time3:2
This Cold War With You3:2
Mama's Prayers2:50
This Song Is For You (Beginning)
This Song Is For You (Conclusion)
I Had A Beautiful Time3:01
Thank You For Keeping My House (Conclusion)
Okie from Muskogee's Comin' Home02:23
The Okie From Muskogee's Comin' Home
Thank You For Keeping My House3:18
Thank You for Keeping My House3:22
Texas1:54

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Catalog Numbers

  • 34-06097
  • ELPS 4536
  • FET 40286
  • FET-40286
  • FEA 40286
  • EK 40286
  • FE 40286
  • EPC 26876

Labels

Epic

Listen online

  • ascolta in linea
  • écouter en ligne
  • kuunnella verkossa
  • online anhören
  • online luisteren
  • escuchar en línea
  • lyssna på nätet
  • ouvir online
  • lytte på nettet

Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single
  • LP
  • Album
  • Cassette
  • Chrome
  • Dolby
  • 8-Track Cartridge
  • Club Edition
  • Columbia House
  • Promo
  • CD
  • Stereo

Companies

RoleCompany
Record Company1111 Sound Studios, Nashville, TN
Phonographic Copyright (p)CBS Inc.
Copyright (c)CBS Inc.
Manufactured ByColumbia House
Printed ByShorewood Packaging Corp. Of Canada Ltd.
Recorded At1111 Sound Studios, Nashville, TN
Mastered AtCustom Mastering Inc.

Credits

RoleCredit
ProducerMerle Haggard
Assistant EngineerEd Hudson
Background VocalsDonna Faye, Freddy Powers
BassDennis Hromek
Co-producerRon Reynolds
DrumsBiff Adam
EngineerRon Reynolds
FiddleJimmy Belken
GuitarClint Strong
VocalsMerle Haggard
KeyboardsMark Yeary
Lead GuitarRoy Nichols
Mastered ByM.C. Rather
Steel GuitarNorman Hamlet
DobroNorman Hamlet
TromboneGary Church
TrumpetGary Church
SaxophoneDon Markham
Backing VocalsDonna Faye, Freddy Powers
PhotographyRandee St. Nicholas
Resonator GuitarNorman Hamlet
Photography ByRandee St. Nicholas
MusicianDennis Hromek
GuitaleleMerle Haggard
Liner NotesMerle Haggard

Notes

  • Taken from the Epic LP "A Friend in California" FE 40286
  • Beige/tan cassette with black printed text.
  • NOTE: I'm missing the cassette. All info (except for the cassette color note) taken from the J-card only.
  • NOTE 2: The Category may be different on the cassette than it is on the J-card, as I have often seen with cassettes on Epic from this time period.
  • J-card insert (back flap):
  • Manufactured by Epic Records/CBS Inc./51 W. 52 Street, New York City/"Epic" and (Epic logo) are trademarks of CBS Inc.
  • © 1986 CBS Inc./℗ 1985, 1986 CBS Inc.
  • This tape is mastered to Dolby "B" standards of noise reduction.
  • Decrease treble response when playing on non-Dolbyized equipment.
  • J-card insert (backside/inside):
  • (track listing & credits)
  • Recorded at 1111 STUDIOS, Nashville, Tennessee
  • Mastered @ CUSTOM MASTERING, Nashville, Tennessee
  • I would like to take this opportunity to say a word of thanks to the many fan who have continually supported my recording efforts, both past and present. To all my fans, both old and new, "here's to you" from a friend in California!
  • MERLE HAGGARD
  • ℗ 1985, 1986 CBS Inc.
  • © 1986 CBS Inc.
  • J-card with Credits.
  • Columbia House release
  • Litho In Canada (on spine)

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout etched): ZSS-172261-1A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout etched): ZSS-172262-1B
  • Barcode: 7464-06097-7
  • Barcode (Text): 0 7464-40286-4
  • Barcode: 07464402864
  • Barcode: 0 61213 40286 04
  • Barcode: 7464402862
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A label): ZSS-172261
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B label): ZSS-172262
  • Barcode (Printed): 0 61213 40286 01
  • Barcode (Scanned): 061213402869
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A): AL-40286-1A-2HZ: DM-5
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B): BL-40286-1A-2HZ: DM- 1
  • Other (On spine): C 86
  • Label Code: CB 291
  • Rights Society: BIEM / STEMRA
  • Barcode (Scanned): 07464402861
  • Barcode (Text): 7464-40286-1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side 1 etched): AL-40186-1E G
  • Matrix / Runout: BL-40286-1C G1
  • Rights Society: BMI

About Merle Haggard

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American country music singer, guitarist, fiddler and songwriter. Born on April 6, 1937 in Bakersfield, CA  died on April 6, 2016 in Palo Cedro, CA (day of his 79th birthday). He was married to from 1978 to 1983 and was his fifth wife from 1993 until his death. For his studio see

Real Name

    • Merle Ronald Haggard

Name Vars

  • Haffard
  • Hag
  • Haggard
  • Haggard Merle
  • Haggard, M
  • Haggard, Merle R
  • Haggerd
  • Hoggard
  • J. Haggard
  • M Haggar
  • M Haggard
  • M, Haggard
  • M. Haggard
  • M. Haggarrd
  • M. Haggart
  • M. Harrard
  • M. Huggard
  • M.Haggard
  • M> Haggart
  • MH
  • Maggard
  • Marle Haggard
  • Mearle Haggard
  • Mel Hagart
  • Mel Haggard
  • Merk Haggard
  • Merl Haggard
  • Merl Haggart
  • Merl Haggert
  • Merl/Haggard
  • Merle
  • Merle F. Haggard
  • Merle Haggart
  • Merle Haggert
  • Merle R Haggard
  • Merle R. Haggard
  • Merlie Haggard
  • Merlie Heggard
  • Merly Haggard
  • Merve Haggard
  • N. Haggard
  • М. Хаггард
  • ÞüëûϬüÉ
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Summary by Domingos Teruel

A Friend In California is a solid addition to Haggard's discography and a must-listen for fans of traditional country music. It's a testament to Haggard's enduring talent and his ability to capture the essence of the genre.

Comments

dragynphayge
dragynphayge 2023-04-13
His songs will go on forever. God bless his voice. ?
flying1210
flying1210 2023-04-13
Beautiful
daiden08
daiden08 2023-04-12
Great Fred Powers tune.
mindofmarty
mindofmarty 2023-04-11
A Friend In California
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