The Land of Many Churches

~ Release by Merle Haggard & The Strangers with special guests Bonnie Owens & The Carter Family (see all versions of this release, 3 available)

Tracklist

1CD
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Introduction / We’ll Understand It Better By and By
Rev. Jimmy Whitlock / Congregation2:24
2Medley: Take My Hand, Precious Lord / Jesus Hold My Hand
Merle Haggard & The Carter Family3:15
3Precious Memories
live cover recording of:
Precious Memories
writer:
J.B.F. Wright (Hymn songwriter)
Merle Haggard & The Carter Family3:10
4History of Big Creek Baptist Church
Rev. Jimmy Whitlock2:26
5Turn Your Radio On
cover recording of:
Turn Your Radio On
writer:
Albert E. Brumley (in 1938)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)
Bonnie Owens1:45
6If We Never Meet Again
cover recording of:
If We Never Meet Again
lyricist and composer:
Albert E. Brumley
Merle Haggard & The Carter Family3:53
7Closing Prayer / Just as I Am
Congregation1:19
8Introduction & Opening Prayer
Chaplain Frank Butler2:07
9Amazing Grace
live cover recording of:
Amazing Grace
writer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist) and John Newton (English poet)
Merle Haggard & The Strangers3:15
10Where Could I GoBonnie Owens2:00
11Medley: Old Time Religion / Pass Me Not / Sweet By and By
San Quentin Garden Chapel Choir directed by Steve Pierce2:44
12The Old Rugged Cross
live cover recording of:
The Old Rugged Cross
lyricist and composer:
George Bennard (in 1912)
additional composer:
Charles Hutchinson Gabriel
publisher:
Patterdale Music Ltd.
premiered at:
First Methodist Episcopal Church of Pokagon (AKA the Old Rugged Cross Church) in Michigan, United States (on 1913-06-07)
written at:
Friends Community Church (Historic church located in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin) in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, United States (from 1912-12-29 until 1913-01-12)
Merle Haggard & Congregation3:33
13Closing Prayer
Chaplain Frank Butler1:21
14Introduction
Merle Haggard1:24
15Life’s Railway to HeavenMerle Haggard & The Carter Family2:20
16On the Jericho Road
Merle Haggard & The Carter Family2:21
17Steal Away
Merle Haggard & The Carter Family3:30
18I Saw the Light
live cover recording of:
I Saw the Light
lyricist and composer:
Lewis E. Jones (hymnist) and Hank Williams (country music legend)
publisher:
Acuff-Rose Music Ltd. (UK) (from 1948 to present), Sony/ATV Acuff Rose Music (tradename of Sony/ATV Songs LLC) (from 1948 to present) and Acuff-Rose Publications, Inc. (BMI) (on 1948-11-16)
Merle Haggard & The Carter Family2:34
19Introduction / Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
Rev. J.D. Smith / Congregation4:58
20Guide Me, Lord
Merle Haggard & The Strangers2:25
21The Family Bible
cover recording of:
Family Bible
lyricist:
Willie Nelson
composer:
Willie Nelson (in 1957)
previously attributed to:
Walt Breeland (American songwriter), Paul Buskirk and Claude Gray (American country music singer-songwriter and guitar picker)
publisher:
Glad Music Publishing and Recording LP and Pappy Daily Music
Merle Haggard & The Strangers3:23
22I’ll Be Listening
live cover recording of:
I’ll Be List’ning
writer:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
Merle Haggard & The Strangers3:26
23Just a Closer Walk With Thee
live cover recording of:
Just a Closer Walk With Thee
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
part of:
All of Me (1984 film)
Merle Haggard & Congregation3:04
24Closing Prayer
Rev. J.D. Smith1:02