About the song

“Ramblin’ Fever” is a song written and recorded by American country music singer Merle Haggard. It was released in May 1977 as the second single from his album of the same name. The song reached number two on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

Haggard wrote the song while on tour in Europe. He was inspired by the feeling of restlessness and wanderlust that he was experiencing at the time. The song’s lyrics tell the story of a man who is unable to stay in one place for too long. He is always on the move, looking for something new and exciting.

The song is a classic example of Haggard’s Bakersfield sound. It features a driving rhythm and Haggard’s trademark twangy vocals. The song’s lyrics are full of vivid imagery and down-home realism.

“Ramblin’ Fever” is a celebration of the American spirit of freedom and adventure. It is a song about the restless soul who is always looking for the next horizon. The song has been covered by many artists, including Willie Nelson, George Strait, and Alan Jackson. It remains a popular choice for country music fans of all ages.

Merle Haggard was one of the most iconic and influential country music singers of all time. He was born in Oildale, California, in 1937. Haggard began his music career in the early 1960s. He quickly became one of the leading figures in the Bakersfield sound, a subgenre of country music that was characterized by its hard-driving rhythms and its focus on working-class themes.

Haggard had a long and successful career. He recorded over 30 albums and released over 60 singles. He won numerous awards, including the Country Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year award in 1970. Haggard was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1994. He died in 2016 at the age of 79.

“Ramblin’ Fever” is a classic country music song that has stood the test of time. It is a song about the restless soul who is always looking for the next horizon. The song is a celebration of the American spirit of freedom and adventure.

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Lyrics

“Ramblin’ Fever”

My hat don’t hang on the same nail too long
My ears can’t stand to hear the same old song
An’ I don’t leave the highway long enough to bog down in the mud
‘Cos I’ve got ramblin’ fever in my bloodI caught this ramblin’ fever long ago
When I first heard a lonesome whistle blow
If someone said I ever gave a damn, the damn sure told you wrong
I’ve had ramblin’ fever all alongRamblin’ fever
The kind that can’t be measured by degrees
Ramblin’ fever
There ain’t no kind of cure for my diseaseThere’s times I’d like to bed down on a sofa
And let some pretty lady rub my back
And spend the early morning drinking coffee
And talkin’ about when I’ll be coming back

‘Cos I don’t let no no woman tie me down
And I’ll never get too old to get around
I want to die along the highway and rot away like some old high-line pole
Rest this ramblin’ fever in my soul

Ramblin’ fever
The kind that can’t be measured by degrees
Ramblin’ fever
There ain’t no kind of cure for my disease, yeah