Legend of Bonnie and Clyde
Merle Haggard
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Bonnie was a waitress in a small cafe Clyde Barrow was the rounder that took her away They both robbed and killed until both of them died So goes the legend of Bonnie and Clyde The poems that she wrote of the life that they led Told of the lawmen left dying or dead Some say that Clyde made her life a shame But the legend made Bonnie the head of the game The rampage grew wilder with each passing day The odds growing smaller with each getaway With the end growing closer, the harder they fought With blood on their hands, they were bound to get caught They drove back from town on one bright summer day When a man they befriended stepped out in the way With no thought of dyin' they pulled to the side But death lay there waiting for Bonnie and Clyde Two years or runnin' was ended that day For robbin' and killin' they both had to pay But we'll always remember how they lived and died So goes the legend of Bonnie and Clyde
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Written by: BONNIE OWENS, MERLE HAGGARD
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11 facts about this song
Song Timeline"The Legend of Bonnie and Clyde" was released in 1968. It served as the title track from his fourth studio album.
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Song PerformanceThis song performed extremely well, becoming Merle Haggard's fourth number-one country hit.
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Song ThemeThe song tells the story of the infamous criminal couple, Bonnie and Clyde, who were high-profile outlaws, robbers, and criminals who traveled the Central United States during the Great Depression.
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Song CraftsmanshipMerle Haggard wrote the song himself, along with his then-wife, singer-songwriter Bonnie Owens.
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Success Level"The Legend of Bonnie and Clyde" reached the number-one spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
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Album SuccessThe album, also titled "The Legend of Bonnie and Clyde," climbed to second position on the country albums chart.
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Song DurationThe song has an average length of two minutes and four seconds.
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Song Styling"The Legend of Bonnie and Clyde" features Haggard's unique blend of country, honky tonk, and Bakersfield sound style.
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Notable RecognitionThe single was released with B-side song "Today I Started Loving You Again," which has since become one of Haggard's most well-known and frequently covered songs.
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LegacyOver the years, "The Legend of Bonnie and Clyde" has retained its appeal and continues to be recognized as an iconic song in Merle Haggard's discography.
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Music industry ImpactHaggard's portrayal of the legendary criminal couple in his song is credited for contributing to the romanticized image of Bonnie and Clyde in pop culture.
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