Going Where the Lonely Go

Merle Haggard

About Going Where the Lonely Go

"Going Where the Lonely Go" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Merle Haggard backed by The Strangers. It was released in October 1982 as the first single and title track from the album Going Where the Lonely Go. The song was his twenty-eighth number one country single. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of thirteen weeks on the country chart.


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Rollin' with the flow
Going where the lonely go
Anywhere the lights are low
Going where the lonely go

Making up things to do
Not running in all directions, trying to find you
I'm just rollin' with the flow
Going where the lonely go

And I've got to keep goin'
I can't lay down
Sleep won't hardly come
Where there's loneliness all around

I've got to keep goin'
Traveling down this lonesome road
And I'll be rollin' with the flow
Goin' where the lonely go

I've got to keep goin'
I can't lay down
Sleep won't hardly come
Where there's loneliness all around

I've got to keep goin'
Traveling down this lonesome road
And I'll be rollin' with the flow
Goin' where the lonely go

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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: Dean Holloway, Merle Haggard

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10 facts about this song

Song History
"Going Where the Lonely Go" is a country song written and performed by Merle Haggard.
Artist Background
Merle Haggard, an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and fiddler, is known for his contribution to the country genre over the span of his career from the 1960s to the 2010s.
Release Date
This single was released in October 1982 as the second single from Haggard's album "Going Where the Lonely Go."
Chart Performance
The song was a hit and reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles in early 1983.
Album's Success
The album "Going Where the Lonely Go" was released under the label Epic Records and was one of Haggard's successful albums.
Signature Style
Like many of Haggard's hits, "Going Where the Lonely Go" combines traditional country sounds with lyrics that reflect deep emotions and personal struggles.
Song Content
The song's lyrics describe a man who leaves home and loved ones behind because he feels like he doesn't belong.
Inspiring Artist
Merle Haggard's music, including this song, has been an inspiration for many other country music artists.
Song Awards
Although the song did not win any awards, Merle Haggard himself is the recipient of many prestigious accolades like being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1994.
Popular Covers
Several other country artists have covered "Going Where the Lonely Go," indicating its ongoing popularity in the genre.

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