Good Times
Merle Haggard, Merle Haggard & the Strangers
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Now, I won't think about tomorrow When the happy times are gone away And good times can't last forever But the good times are here today And I won't talk about believin' If you won't beg me to stay I wanna live just for the moment And everything is going my way And I won't think about tomorrow When the happy times are gone away The good times can't last forever But the good times are here today I'm not gonna save any money I'm gonna spend every dime I can And I'll buy you everything with money can buy While the good times are here at hand And I won't think about tomorrow When the happy times are gone away Well, the good times can't last forever But the good times are here today
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8 facts about this song
Songwriting"Good Times" was written by Merle Haggard himself, showcasing his songwriting skills as well as his performing talent.
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Album DebutThe song, "Good Times," is featured on Merle Haggard's album, "Mama Tried," released in 1968.
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GenreJust like many of Haggard's songs, "Good Times" belongs to the country genre.
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Chart PerformanceThe album "Mama Tried," where "Good Times" is present, reached number 4 on the Billboard country albums chart, bringing mainstream popularity to the song.
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Haggard's Personal LifeMuch like his other songs, it's said that "Good Times" reflects Haggard's early life experiences, notably his troubled youth and prison time.
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Musical StyleThe song exhibits Haggard’s distinctive blend of country, western, and blues that became known as the “Bakersfield Sound,” named after the California city where Haggard was raised.
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InfluenceIn terms of cultural influence, the humor and honesty of "Good Times" has been said to capture the spirit of a generation disillusioned by the Vietnam War and the political climate of the late 1960s.
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LegacyThough not as commercially successful as some other tracks on the album, fans and critics often cite "Good Times" as a highlight of Haggard's career and an example of his ability to craft deeply resonant songs.
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