Image Courtesy Capitol RecordsBob Dylan‘s 35-minute speech as the guest of honor at Friday night’s MusiCares Person of the Year event included a mention of his 2005 touring partner, Merle Haggard. Bob said “Merle Haggard didn’t even think much of my songs. I know he didn’t. He didn’t say that to me, but I know way back when he didn’t.”
Merle took to his Facebook page to disagree with Bob’s statement. The post says, “Bob Dylan I’ve admired your songs since 1964. ‘Don’t Think Twice’ Bob, Willie [Nelson] and I just recorded it on our new album.”
Bob said Merle’s Bakersfield, California contemporary Buck Owens did like Dylan’s songs, and he’d rather have Buck’s blessing than Merle’s anyway.
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