Merle Haggard
Merle Haggard lives in gentleness. 15 of 20 songs are safe — this is music that holds you.
Across the 20 Merle Haggard songs we've measured, intensity averages 25/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Sing Me Back Home (the calmest here, 16) to The Fightin' Side of Me (the most charged, 47), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1967–2006.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Okie from Muskogee.
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Merle Haggard
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Merle Haggard song?
Of the 20 Merle Haggard songs we've measured, “The Fightin' Side of Me” scores highest at 47/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Merle Haggard song?
“Sing Me Back Home” measures gentlest at 16/100. It runs 85 BPM. The songs here span 16–47 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Merle Haggard overall?
Merle Haggard averages 25/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Merle Haggard?
The Merle Haggard songs we've measured average about 98 BPM — midtempo.
Which Merle Haggard songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Sing Me Back Home”, “Today I Started Loving You Again”, “Silver Wings”, “If We Make It Through December”.
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