Same Train, A Different Time: Merle Haggard Sings The Great Songs Of Jimmie Rodgers
1969
Merle Haggard This album was originally released in 1969 consisting of 20 tracks. There are 5 narration tracks included within the 20.

It has been re-released twice since. First in 1993 by Bear Family© (Germany). This CD consists of the original 20 tracks. The 5 narration tracks are listed individually making 25 total. Add 4 bonus tracks and you have 29 altogether. Three of bonus tracks were released on two albums:

• #2--My Rough And Rowdy Ways (I'm A Lonesome Fugitive-1967)
• #28-Mississippi Delta Blues (Roots of My Raising-1976)
• #29-Gambling Polka Dot Blues (Roots Of My Raising-1976)

Track #1 entitled "Jimmie The Kid" was previously unreleased from the original 1969 sessions.

The second re-release was in 1995 by Koch Records©. This CD consists of the original 20 tracks plus the 5 narration tracks listed individually. The order of the tracks on this CD are identical to the original LP.

The Bear Family© release is the best deal by far due to its extensive coverage.

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Same Train, Different Time--Capitol Records© LP (1969)

Here we have Merle's tribute to the Great Jimmie Rodgers. The tracks included here are produced and mastered very well. Unfortunately, many of the songs sound the same making the album as a whole difficult to sit through. With that said, Merle's voice is superb on all 29 tracks! The Strangers are at the top of their game as well. Be sure to visit Merle's Official Web Site to get the latest info on "The Hag". **Please note: the preceeding opinion is solely that of Sound_Man73 and should only be used as a reference. If you're a true Haggard fan like myself, you'll buy the music regardless of anyone elses opinion. Thank you, Sound_Man73

Record 1--Side A
1. California Blues
2. Hobo's Meditation
3. Waitin' For A Train
4. Mother, The Queen Of My Heart
5. My Carolina Sunshine Girl
   Side B
6. Train Whistle Blues
7. Why Should I Be Lonely
8. Jimmie's Texas Blues
9. Blue Yodel #6
10. Mule Skinner Blues
    
    Record 2--Side C
11. Peach Picking Time In Georgia
12. Down The Old Road Home
13. Travelin' Blues
14. Miss The Mississippi
15. Frankie and Johnny
    Side D
16. No Hard Times
17. Hobo Bill's Last Ride
18. My Old Pal
19. Nobody Knows But Me
20. Women Make A Fool Out Of Me

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Same Train, Different Time--Bear Family© CD (1993)

1. Jimmie The Kid--Previously Unreleased
2. My Rough And Rowdy Ways--from I'm A Lonesome Fugitive (1967)
3. California Blues
4. Narration #1
5. Hobo's Meditation
6. Waitin' For A Train
7. Mother, The Queen Of My Heart
8. My Carolina Sunshine Girl
9. Narration #2
10. Train Whistle Blues
11. Why Should I Be Lonely
12. Jimmie's Texas Blues
13. Blue Yodel #6
14. Narration #3
15. Mule Skinner Blues
16. Peach Picking Time In Georgia
17. Down The Old To Road Home
18. Travelin' Blues
19. Miss The Mississippi And You
20. Frankie And Johnny
21. No Hard Times
22. Narration #4
23. Hobo Bill's Last Ride
24. My Old Pal
25. Nobody Knows But Me
26. Narration #5
27. Jimmie Rodgers' Last Blue Yodel
28. Mississippi Delta Blues --from Roots of My Raising (1976)
29. Gambling Polka Dot Blues--from Roots of My Raising (1976)

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Same Train, Different Time--CD Koch© (1995)

1. California Blues
2. Hobo's Meditation
3. Narration #1
4. Waitin' For A Train
5. Mother, The Queen Of My Heart
6. My Carolina Sunshine Girl
7. Narration #2
8. Train Whistle Blues
9. Why Should I Be Lonely
10. Jimmie's Texas Blues
11. Blue Yodel #6
12. Narration #3
13. Mule Skinner Blues
14. Peach Picking Time In Georgia
15. Down The Old Road Home
16. Travelin' Blues
17. Miss The Mississippi
18. Frankie and Johnny
19. No Hard Times
20. Narration #4
21. Hobo Bill's Last Ride
22. My Old Pal
23. Nobody Knows But Me
24. Narration #5
25. Jimmie Rodgers' Last Blue Yodel (Women Make A Fool Out Of Me)

Recorded at Capitol Recording Studios, Hollywood, California between August 26, 1968 and February 26, 1969. Originally released as a 2 LP set on Capitol (SWBB-223).

• Merle Haggard (vocals, guitar)
• James Burton (acoustic & electric guitars, dobro)
• Roy Nichols (guitar, harmonica)
• Lewis Talley (guitar)
• Norman Hamlet (steel guitar, dobro)
• George French, Jr. (piano)
• Roy "Junior" Huskey, Jr., Bob Morris, Jerry Ward (bass guitar)
• Roy "Eddie" Burris (drums)
• Bonnie Owens, William Robert "Billy" Mize (background vocals)

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