Ramblin' Fever

Merle Haggard

About Ramblin' Fever

"Ramblin' Fever" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Merle Haggard. It was released in May 1977 as the second single and title track from the album Ramblin' Fever. The song reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


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My hat don't hang on the same nail too long 
My ears can't stand to hear the same old song 
And I don't leave the highway long enough 
To bog down in the mud

'Cause I've got ramblin' fever in my blood
I caught this ramblin' fever long ago
When I first heard a lonesome whistle blow
If someone said I ever gave a damn

They damn sure told you wrong
I've had ramblin' fever all along
Ramblin' fever, the kind that can't be measured by degrees
Ramblin' fever, there ain't no kind of cure for my disease

There's times I'd like to bed down on a sofa 
And let some pretty lady rub my back
And spend the early morning drinking coffee 
And talking about when I'll be coming back

'Cause I don't let know no woman tie me down 
And I'll never get too old to get around 
I'm gonna die along the highway and rot away
Like some old high-line pole, 

Rest this ramblin' fever in my soul
Ramblin' fever, the kind that can't be measured by degrees
Ramblin' fever, there ain't no kind of cure for my disease

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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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10 facts about this song

Background Information
"Ramblin' Fever" is a song by American country music artist Merle Haggard. It was released in May 1977 as the lead single from his album of the same name.
Album Success
The song helped Haggard's "Ramblin' Fever" album reach number 3 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and number 62 on the Billboard 200.
Chart Performance
"Ramblin' Fever" peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, signifying a high level of popularity among listeners.
Song Theme
The lyrics of "Ramblin' Fever" speak of a longing for a nomadic, free-spirit lifestyle. This theme of a restless spirit is prevalent throughout much of Haggard's work.
Songwriting
Merle Haggard wrote "Ramblin' Fever," showcasing not just his vocal talent but also his songwriting skills.
Genre Style
"Ramblin' Fever" is considered a crucial track in the Bakersfield country music scene, a style of country music that developed in the 1950s and 1960s in and around Bakersfield, California.
Cover Versions
Over the years, "Ramblin' Fever" has been covered by several artists including Hank Williams Jr., and Vince Gill expressing the song's enduring appeal.
Merle's Transition
"Ramblin' Fever" was one of the songs that marked Haggard's move from Capitol Records to MCA Records.
Music Video
Even though the song was produced before the era of music videos, an official video was released later which mainly contains performance footage of Haggard.
Recognition
The Country Music Association nominated "Ramblin' Fever" for Single of the Year in 1978, further corroborating its importance in Haggard's discography and in country music as a whole.

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