The Legend of Bonnie and Clyde
Merle Haggard
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Bonnie was a waitress in a small cafe Clyde Barrow was the rounder that took her away They both robbed and killed until both of them died So goes the legend of Bonnie and Clyde The poems that she wrote of the life that they led Told of the lawmen left dying or dead Some say that Clyde made her life a shame But the legend made Bonnie the head of the game The rampage grew wilder with each passing day The odds growing smaller with each getaway With the end growing closer, the harder they fought With blood on their hands, they were bound to get caught They drove back from town on one bright summer day When a man they befriended stepped out in the way With no thought of dyin' they pulled to the side But death lay there waiting for Bonnie and Clyde Two years or runnin' was ended that day For robbin' and killin' they both had to pay But we'll always remember how they lived and died So goes the legend of Bonnie and Clyde
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Written by: BONNIE OWENS, MERLE HAGGARD
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14 facts about this song
SongwriterMerle Haggard wrote "The Legend of Bonnie and Clyde" with songwriting legend Bonnie Owens, who was also his wife at the time.
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Release DetailsThe song was released in 1968 as a single by Capitol Records.
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Chart Success"The Legend of Bonnie and Clyde" was a chart-topping success for Haggard and spent two weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart, becoming his third No. 1 hit.
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Bonnie and Clyde ConnectionThe song is connected to the notorious criminal couple, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, who were made infamous during the Great Depression.
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AlbumThe song was also the title track of Haggard's sixth studio album, "The Legend of Bonnie & Clyde".
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Folk Hero ThemeLike many of Haggard's songs, "The Legend of Bonnie and Clyde" offers a romantic view of American folk heroes.
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Musical StyleThe song immensely showcases Haggard's distinctive blend of country and western swing styles.
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RecordingThe session took place at the Capitol studio in Hollywood, California, with renowned recording engineer Hugh Davies.
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TriviaThis tune came out the same year as the acclaimed Bonnie and Clyde movie, starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway.
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LegacyDespite decades passing since its release, "The Legend of Bonnie and Clyde" remains one of Merle Haggard's most recognized and celebrated tracks.
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Cover VersionsAlthough the song is most famously performed by Merle Haggard, it has also been covered by several other artists, including country singer Tammy Wynette.
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Song DurationThe original studio version of the song runs for a duration of 2 minutes and 09 seconds.
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Composer RecognitionFor their work on this track, Haggard and Owens received the prestigious BMI Songwriters Award.
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B-SideThe B-side of the original single contained the song "I Started Loving You Again", which later became a stand-alone hit for Haggard.
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