Things Aren't Funny Anymore

Merle Haggard

About Things Aren't Funny Anymore

"Things Aren't Funny Anymore" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Merle Haggard and The Strangers. It was released in February 1974 as the first single from the album Merle Haggard Presents His 30th Album. "Things Aren't Funny Anymore" was Merle Haggard and The Strangers seventeenth number one on the country charts. The single stayed at number one for a single week and spent ten weeks on the country chart.


Year:
1996

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We used to laugh a lot
We never cried
But things are all different now
Since your sweet love has died
Seems we've lost the way to find
All the good times we found before
Yeah, we used to laugh a lot
Things aren't funny anymore

If I knew how to change your mind
Maybe things could be right again
If I could turn back one page of time
Before love came to an end
I'd just know where to turn
To turn it all on once more
Maybe we laughed too soon
Things aren't funny anymore

I'd know just where to turn
To turn it all on once more
Maybe we laughed too soon
Things aren't funny anymore

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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: MERLE HAGGARD

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Things Aren't Funny Anymore" was written by American country music artist Merle Haggard.
Album Appearance
The song is part of Haggard's 1974 album, "If We Make It Through December".
Song Theme
The song is reflective of Haggard's melancholic style, focusing on themes of lost love and nostalgia.
Chart Performance
Even though it was not a single, the song is hailed as one of the highlight tracks from the album. The album itself reached number one on the Country Billboard charts in 1974.
Musical Style
The song features Haggard's signature style of blending country and western ballad with a bluegrass tone, all underscored by his trademark heartfelt, rich vocals.
Reflective Lyrics
The song's lyrics effectively reflect Haggard's signature narrative style, telling stories of everyday life, heartbreak, and the human condition.
Backing Band
The song features Haggard's band, The Strangers, who were known for their exceptional musicianship which greatly contributed to his distinctive sound.
Critical Reception
Critics note that while "Things Aren't Funny Anymore" may not be one of Haggard's biggest hits, it remains an under-appreciated gem in his extensive discography, showcasing his songwriting skills and emotional depth.
Cover Versions
Despite not being a single, the touching lyrics and beautiful melody of "Things Aren't Funny Anymore" have inspired several cover versions by other artists over the years.
Songwriting Skills
"Things Aren't Funny Anymore" is considered a prime example of Haggard's immense songwriting talent, going beyond the typical country themes of the time to talk about more universal human experiences.

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