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The Bottle Let Me Down

Merle Haggard / 20 Greatest Hits

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Merle Haggard

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20 Greatest Hits

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January 1, 2001

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2:48

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"The Bottle Let Me Down" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Merle Haggard and The Strangers. It was released in August 1966 as the second single from the album Swinging Doors. The song peaked at number three on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles.

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