We're turning into the society that is accepting the force-feed. I don't quite understand why we're going for the things we're going for. There's no process of elimination anymore in music. They have these grooming schools, these things, and they're turning out these clones, and the music is sounding so refined that it's not even interesting.
Merle HaggardThere's been periods of broadcasts in the past where you could see all ages of entertainers, ranging from George Burns to Shirley Temple. That's not the condition now.
Merle HaggardBack when the country was strong, back before Elvis and before the Vietnam war came along.
Merle HaggardEverybody likes Johnny Cash. I think the sad part of it is his health is givin' him problems.
Merle HaggardI enjoy the videos with the sound off, where you can look at the belly buttons and everything. Really some pretty girls, but I don't know about the music.
Merle Haggard