Merle Haggard - Christmas Present (Something Old, Something New)

While Merle keeps the mood light with selections such as "Santa Claus and Popcorn" and more traditional fare, he also has some bite with the high and lonesome "Daddy Won't Be Home for Christmas." His matter-of-fact tale about layoffs at the factory, "If We Make It Through December", has become timeless holiday anthem in tough times. Merle is accompanied on side A by The Strangers and on side B by Billy Walker and His Orchestra.

This vinyl edition produced by Capitol Records in 2014.

TRACKLISTING:

Side A:

1. If We Make It Through December
2. Santa Claus And Popcorn
3. Bobby Wants A Puppy Dog For Christmas
4. Daddy Won't Be Home Again For Christmas
5. Grandma's Homemade Christmas Card

Side B:

1. White Christmas
2. Silver Bells
3. Winter Wonderland
4. Silent Night
5. Jingle Bells