The Way I Am (Merle Haggard song)
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| "The Way I Am" | ||||
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| Single by Merle Haggard | ||||
| from the album The Way I Am | ||||
| B-side | "Wake Up" | |||
| Released | March 15, 1980 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 2:56 | |||
| Label | MCA | |||
| Writer(s) | Sonny Throckmorton | |||
| Producer(s) | Fuzzy Owen Don Gant Porter Wagoner |
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"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[1] and number 1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.[2]
Chart performance
| Chart (1980) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 2 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 1 |
Cover versions
| "The Way I Am" | |
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| Song |
- Alan Jackson recorded a version of the song on his 1999 album Under the Influence.
- Bonnie 'Prince' Billy recorded the song on his 2007 album Ask Forgiveness.
| Preceded by | RPM Country Tracks number-one single May 17-May 24, 1980 |
Succeeded by "Don't Fall in Love with a Dreamer" by Kenny Rogers and Kim Carnes |
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