The 2005 album "Chicago Wind" finds Merle Haggard tackling songs by contemporaries and heroes, with a mix of originals and covers. The title track, a Haggard original, addresses the political climate of the time.
- The album features guest appearances from Willie Nelson, Lou Ann Barton, and Connie Smith. It reached number 38 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. The song "Ghost of a Convict" was co-written with Haggard's son, Marty.
- The album was produced by Haggard and his longtime bandleader, Norman Hamlet. It was recorded at Cartman Studios in Los Gatos, California. Guests on the album include Willie Nelson, Lou Ann Barton and Connie Smith.
- "Chicago Wind" charted at number 38 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart in 2005. It also reached number 25 on the Independent Albums chart. The album was released on October 25, 2005, by Capitol Nashville.
Merle Haggard was a country music legend from Bakersfield, California, best known for his outlaw country sound and prolific songwriting. "Chicago Wind" was released late in his career, after a period of renewed critical and commercial interest.
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