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Jesus, Take a Hold

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Wikipedia article




"'Jesus, Take a Hold'" is a song written and performed by American country music artist Merle Haggard and The Strangers. It was released in June 1970 as the first single from the album 'Hag'. The song peaked at number three on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles chart and peaked at number seven on the Bubbling Under Hot 100. It reached three on the Canadian 'RPM' Country Tracks.

Personnel



*Merle Haggard vocals, guitar

The Strangers:

*Roy Nichols lead guitar

*Norman Hamlet steel guitar, dobro

*Bobby Wayne - rhythm guitar, harmony vocals

*Dennis Hromek bass, background vocals

*Biff Adam drums

Chart performance



References



Category:1970 singles

Category:1970 songs

Category:Merle Haggard songs

Category:Songs written by Merle Haggard

Category:Song recordings produced by Ken Nelson (American record producer)

Category:Capitol Records singles


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