It's All in the Movies

Merle Haggard

About It's All in the Movies

"It's All in the Movies' is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Merle Haggard and The Strangers. It was released in September 1975 as the first single and title track from the album It's All in the Movies. The song was Merle Haggard and The Strangers twenty-second number one single on the country chart. The single stayed at number one for a single week and spent a total of thirteen weeks on the country chart.


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They were so much in love with life, happy every way.
But love the movie began with, some how got lost in the play.
Like a fire burning out of control,
You got caught up in the actor's role,
And you cried on my shoulder when it came to an end.

But that's all in the movies,
It won't happen to you and I.
That's all in the movies; so baby don't cry.
It's all in the movies,
It won't happen to us I know.
That's all in the movies,
Just a bad picture show.

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Merle Haggard

Merle Ronald Haggard (born April 6, 1937) is an American country music song writer, singer, guitarist, fiddler and instrumentalist. Along with Buck Owens, Haggard and his band The Strangers helped create the Bakersfield sound, which is characterized by the unique twang of Fender Telecaster and the unique mix with the traditional country steel guitar sound, new vocal harmony styles in which the words are minimal, and a rough edge not heard on the more polished Nashville Sound recordings of the same era. more »

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Written by: KELLI HAGGARD, MERLE HAGGARD

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10 facts about this song

Who Sang it
"It's All in the Movies" is a song famously sung and recorded by American country music legend Merle Haggard.
Release Date
The song was officially released in 1975, under the Capitol Records label.
Album Inclusion
"It's All in the Movies" is the title track off Merle Haggard's twenty-fourth studio album of the same name.
Chart Status
Notably, "It's All in the Movies" topped the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in early 1976, further solidifying Haggard's place in the country music scene.
Songwriters
The song was co-written by Merle Haggard and his then-wife, Bonnie Owens.
Cover Versions
In 2013, country singer Adam Harvey released a cover version of "It's All in the Movies" on his album titled "Harvey's Backyard Bar", thus introducing this classic to a whole new generation of country music fans.
Haggard's Reviews
Merle Haggard was widely respected in the music industry for his real stories and songs about common people, and "It's All in the Movies" is no different.
Song Theme
The song "It’s all in the Movies" is best known for its melancholic theme, where the singer grapples with love and loss, harking back to the golden age of Hollywood cinema.
Country Music Recognition
Due to his notable contributions like this song, Merle Haggard was later inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1994.
Legacy
Although Merle Haggard passed away in 2016, his songs like "It’s all in the Movies" continue to touch the hearts of millions globally, ensuring his legacy lives on.

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