This week Danny and Tyler finally cover "The Poet of the Common Man," Merle Haggard. One of the biggest names in country music history, Haggard has dozens of No. 1 hits and went on to influence countless artists and songwriters from across all genres. For today's episode we add his iconic classic "Mama Tried" to our Ultimate Country Playlist. For just $5 a month you can help keep the lights on and get access to bonus episodes! Consider <a href="https://www.patreon.com/takethispod">supporting us on Patreon HERE!</a> Follow the link below to keep up with which songs are being added to our Ultimate Country Playlist on Spotify, now including "Mama Tried" <a href="https://tinyurl.com/takethispodplaylist">https://tinyurl.com/takethispodplaylist</a> And now on TIDAL! <a href="https://t.co/MHEvOz2DOA">https://t.co/MHEvOz2DOA</a> Want more Merle recs? Here's some from Tyler and Danny:<ul><li>Okie From Muskogee</li><li>Big City</li><li>I Think I’ll Just Stay Here and Drink</li><li>Ramblin’ Fever</li><li>The Okie From Muskogee’s Comin’ Home</li><li>The Bottle Let Me Down</li><li>Swinging Doors</li><li>If We Make it Through December</li></ul><a href="https://www.patreon.com/takethispod">Check out our Patreon!</a> <a href="https://www.bonfire.com/store/take-this-pod-and-shove-it/">Check out our new merch store!</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/takethispodandshoveit/">@TakeThisPodandShoveIt</a> <a href="https://linktr.ee/takethispodandshoveit">For everything else click HERE!</a> Want to create your own great podcast? Why not start today! We use BuzzSprout for hosting and have loved it. So we suggest you give them a try as well! Buzzsprout gets your show listed in every major podcast platform, and makes understanding your podcast data a breeze. <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1872754">Follow this link to let Buzzsprout know we sent you—you'll get a $20 credit if you sign up for a paid plan, and it helps support our show.</a>

73: "Mama Tried" by Merle Haggard