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The Way I Am (Merle Haggard song)
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Wikipedia article
"'The Way I Am'" is a song written by Sonny Throckmorton, and recorded by American country music artist Merle Haggard. It was released in March 1980 as the first single and title track from his album 'The Way I Am'. The song reached number 2 on the 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles chart[ Merle Haggard Billboard Singles] and number 1 on the 'RPM' Country Tracks chart in Canada.[http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/rpm/028020-119.01-e.php?brws_s=1&file_num=nlc008388.0159a&type=1&interval=24&PHPSESSID=2io7tdthn50aq7v128498qs0v1 RPM Country Tracks]
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Cover versions
* Alan Jackson recorded a version of the song on his 1999 album 'Under the Influence'.
* Willy Mason recorded the song in 2006 on Australian radio station Triple J's 'Like a Version' segment.
* Bonnie 'Prince' Billy recorded the song on his 2007 album 'Ask Forgiveness'.
* Watermelon Slim recorded the song on his 2009 album 'Escape from the Chickencoop'.
* Cody Jinks recorded the song for his 2016 album 'I'm Not the Devil'.
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Category:1980 singles
Category:1980 songs
Category:Merle Haggard songs
Category:Alan Jackson songs
Category:Songs written by Sonny Throckmorton
Category:MCA Records singles
Category:Arista Nashville singles
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