Merle Haggard {Live in Florida, 1983} (2006)

Ook verschenen onder de titels "The Hag - Live" en "In Concert - 1983". "This is a fantastic recording of Merle Haggard live at the Cheyenne Saloon & Opera House, Church Street Station, Orlando, FL. Haggard plays an impressive set starting with a very nice "Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Star." The overall performance has spirit and a soulful appeal, not the least of which is Haggard's loose yet still commanding musicianship and presentation. It's a crowded stage playing to a packed house. On "Corrine Corrina" he pulls out the fiddle, and on a charming rendition of "Faded Love" his ex-wife, Bonnie Owens, duets. She adds a nice element: beautiful harmonies on "That's the Way Love Goes" and a happy presence clapping her hands and lending vocals to "Okie from Muskogee." The horns and pedal steel guitar feel almost like orchestration behind Merle's twangy guitar, creating a clear and precise edge that gives this hardcore country music a bit of a rock & roll feel." (Joe Viglione, Allmusic; klik op link voor complete tekst)