Merle Haggard：Meaning of Too Much Boogie Woogie Songmeaning

"Too Much Boogie Woogie" is a country song by Merle Haggard that laments the shift in the genre towards music that is too heavily reliant on boogie woogie and lacks the traditional sound of country music legends like Hank Williams and Ernest Tubb. Haggard expresses frustration with the state of country music, feeling that there is a lack of diversity and appreciation for traditional country artists like Connie Smith, Chris and Hank Williams, and Ernest Tubb. He praises modern country artists like Marty Stuart, Willie Nelson, and Emmylou Harris, who he feels are doing their part to keep traditional country music alive. Haggard's lyrics encourage listeners to demand more diversity from country music and to not lose touch with the roots of the genre.