Grandma Harp
Merle Haggard
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Grandma's maiden name was Zona Villines There's ninety years to tell about in a few short lines Born in Newton County down in Arkansas Then in nineteen-one she married Grandpa We laid her soul to rest one Sunday mornin' And everybody knew she'd done her part Don't get set to hear no hidden family legend Just a song about the life of Grandma Harp Just think about the times that she lived through And think about the changing world she saw Now, somehow, she reared a decent family out of poverty And for seventy years she loved the same old Grandpa To me, her passing brought a closing chapter To a way of life that I love within my heart I just mean to say I think we owe her something special If just a song about the life of Grandma Harp Grandma's maiden name was Zona Villines There's ninety years to tell about in a few short lines Born in Newton County down in Arkansas Then in nineteen-one she married Grandpa We laid her soul to rest one Sunday mornin' And everybody knew she'd done her part Don't get set to hear no hidden family legend Just a song about the life of Grandma Harp
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Written by: MERLE HAGGARD
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Grandma Harp" is a song recorded by Merle Haggard, an influential American country singer and songwriter. Haggard is known for his chart-topping hits and his contributions to the Bakersfield sound, a form of country music.
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Release YearThe song was released in 1973 as part of Haggard's album, "Let Me Tell You About a Song."
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Chart Success"Grandma Harp" topped the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in the USA, making it one of Merle Haggard's 38 number-one country hits.
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Song ThemeThe song tells a story of Haggard's grandmother's life, showcasing the traditions and values of a generation past. She played the harp and sang hymns, which heavily influenced Haggard's music career.
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Musical StyleLike much of Haggard's work, "Grandma Harp" is characterized by its classic country sound. The song features an acoustic guitar and a fiddle, in addition to Haggard's distinctive vocals.
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Successor SongIt was succeeded as number one by "You Always Come Back (To Hurting Me)" by Johnny Rodriguez.
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DurationThe song "Grandma Harp" is 2 minutes and 15 seconds long.
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Writing CreditMerle Haggard himself wrote "Grandma Harp," further adding to his reputation as a prolific songwriter.
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ProducerKen Nelson, a notable figure in country music, produced this song. Nelson's collaboration with Haggard contributed to the song’s success.
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Legacy"Grandma Harp" is one of the songs that helped define Haggard's image as an icon of classic country music.
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