Old Man from the Mountain
Merle Haggard
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The old man from the mountain's comin' home, home, home Thought I'd better warn you So I called you on the phone Get rid of Joe the grinder You better be there alone 'Cause the old man from the mountain's comin' home I've been a-workin' in the sawmill I'm all uptight and tense And I got wind that someone's Been diggin' under my back fence Thought I'd better call you And let you know today That the old man from the mountain's on his way, yeah The old man from the mountain's comin' home, home, home Thought I'd better warn you So I called you on the phone Get rid of Joe the grinder You better be there alone 'Cause the old man from the mountain's comin' home, wind it up, now Been workin' my dang fool head off All for a dollar bill Now I need a bunch of good lovin' So I'm comin' down the hill Don't want no friendly Henrys Warmin' up my bed And the old man from the mountains means what he said The old man from the mountain's comin' home, home, home Thought I'd better warn you So I called you on the phone Get rid of Joe the grinder Better be there alone 'Cause the old man from the mountain's comin' home, one more time! The old man from the mountain's comin' home, home, home Thought I'd better warn you So I called you on the phone Get rid of Joe the grinder You better be there alone 'Cause the old man from the mountain's comin' home
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Written by: MERLE HAGGARD
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13 facts about this song
Release Information"Old Man from the Mountain" was released by country music artist Merle Haggard on June 15, 1974.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a significant country chart success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles, which was his 13th No. 1 hit.
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Album InformationThe single was included in Haggard's studio album, "Merle Haggard Presents His 30th Album", which was released in 1974.
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Songwriting CreditThe song was written by Merle Haggard himself, establishing his reputation as both a singer and a songwriter.
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Song ThemeThe song tells a story of an old man who returns to his home after a long time away, only to find that things have significantly changed in his absence.
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Music Style"Old Man from the Mountain" is characterized by the unique blend of traditional country, honky-tonk and Western swing for which Merle Haggard was famous.
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LegacyDespite being over four decades old, "Old Man from The Mountain" remains one of Haggard's most recognized and popular tracks.
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Live Performances"Old Man from the Mountain" became a staple of Merle Haggard's live performances and was often met with a significant crowd reaction.
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Song DurationThe running time of the song is under three minutes, which was common for country music tracks of its period.
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Music InstrumentsThe song is noted for its unique blend of acoustic guitar, pedal steel guitar and fiddle, creating a traditional country sound.
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Influence"Old Man from the Mountain" has been cited as an influence by many country artists who have credited Merle Haggard and his music for inspiring their own work.
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CoversThough not as widely covered as some of Haggard's other songs, "Old Man from the Mountain" has been redone by several artists including Marty Stuart.
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Production InformationThe song was produced by Fuzzy Owen, who was a longtime collaborator with Merle Haggard.
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