"A Friend in California" | ||||
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Single by Merle Haggard | ||||
from the album A Friend in California | ||||
B-side | "Mama's Prayers" | |||
Released | May 31, 1986 | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 3:20 | |||
Label | Epic | |||
Songwriter(s) | Freddy Powers | |||
Producer(s) | Merle Haggard, Ron "Snake" Reynolds | |||
Merle Haggard singles chronology | ||||
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"A Friend in California" is a song written by Freddy Powers, and recorded by American country music artist Merle Haggard backed by The Strangers. It was released in May 1986 as the second single and title track from the album A Friend in California. The song reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. [1]
Chart (1986) | Peak position |
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US Hot Country Songs ( Billboard) [2] | 9 |
Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 12 |