NAMES IN THE NEWS : More Listen to Lyrics--Haggard
<i> From Times Wire Services</i>
NASHVILLE, Tenn. —
Country music star Merle Haggard, whose new album “Blue Jungle” contains two songs about the homeless, says people are paying more attention to song lyrics.
“There’s so much entertainment, so many records being done, and music videos,” Haggard said in a recent interview.
“In some ways, it’s got to come back to the basics and lyrics are the basics. I think people listen more closely now than they used to.”
Haggard’s hit records in past years include “Okie from Muskogee” and “If We Make It Through December.
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