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Merle Haggard And The Strangers – Swinging Doors

Merle Haggard And The Strangers – Swinging Doors

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Merle Haggard And The Strangers – Swinging Doors
Swinging Doors" (sometimes listed as "Swinging Doors and the Bottle Let Me Down") is by Merle Haggard And The Strangers. 
  • About the album: This is Merle Haggard and The Strangers' second studio album, released in 1966. It was the first of Haggard's albums to reach number one on the Billboard country album chart. The album is known for its blend of the Bakersfield sound with Haggard's songwriting and vocal style.
  • Release Information:
    • Release Year: 1966
    • Label: Capitol Records
    • Format: Originally released as a Vinyl LP, available in both mono and stereo.
    • Reissues: The album has been reissued on CD, including a 2006 CD compilation with the album Strangers and bonus tracks. A 2013 180g vinyl reissue was also released by Capitol Records Nashville.
  • Tracklist: The album typically includes 12 tracks, including:
    1. Swinging Doors
    2. If I Could Be Him
    3. The Longer You Wait
    4. I'll Look You Over
    5. I Can't Stand Me
    6. The Girl Turned Ripe
    7. The Bottle let Me Down
    8. No More You And Me
    9. Somebody Else You've Known
    10. High On A Hilltop
    11. This Town's Not Big Enough
    12. Shade Tree (Fix-it Man)
  • Notable Songs: The album features "Swinging Doors," which reached number 5 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, and "The Bottle Let Me Down," which reached number 3.
  • Personnel: The album features Merle Haggard on vocals and guitar, with The Strangers as backup musicians. Roy Nichols played guitar, Ralph Mooney played steel guitar, George French played piano, Jerry Ward played bass, and Eddie Burris played drums. James Burton and Glen Campbell also contributed to some tracks. Bonnie Owens provided harmony vocals.
  • Critical Reception: Many fans and critics consider the album a classic country album. It is praised for its songwriting, musicianship, and blend of styles. Some consider it one of Merle Haggard's finest works. 
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