Fifty-four years ago today, on May 16, 1969, Merle Haggard recorded one of the biggest hits of his career. It was on that date the the singer recorded "Workin' Man Blues," from his 1969 album A ...

Last night, Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros treated concert-goers at Mershon Auditorium in Columbus, Ohio, to a debut cover of Merle Haggard and The Strangers’ signature 1969 released song, “Workin’ Man Blues.

Nelson recorded Workin’ Man: Willie Sings Merle, produced with Mickey Raphael, at his Pedernales Studios in Austin. It features Raphael on the harmonica; “Sister Bobbie” Nelson on the piano; Kevin ...