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I Take a Lot of Pride in What I Am

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"'I Take a Lot of Pride in What I Am'" is a song written and performed by American country music artist Merle Haggard and The Strangers. It was released in October 1968 as the only single from his album 'Pride in What I Am'. The song peaked at number three on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles chart. It reached number-one on the Canadian 'RPM' Country Tracks in January 1969. The song was covered by Dean Martin and released as a single in mid-1969. A tape recorder version of this song was played at the funeral of late Lynyrd Skynyrd vocalist, Ronnie Van Zant.

Personnel



*Merle Haggard vocals, guitar

The Strangers:

*Roy Nichols guitar, harmonica

*Norman Hamlet steel guitar

*George French piano

*Jerry Ward bass

*Eddie Burris drums

Chart performance



;Merle Haggard

;Dean Martin

;Jerry Butler

References



Category:1968 singles

Category:1968 songs

Category:Merle Haggard songs

Category:Dean Martin 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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