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He Couldn't Have The Woman He Admired

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He couldn't have the woman he admired, so he turned his feelings into music.

In the early 1970s, Merle Haggard and Dolly Parton spent time touring together. They became close friends, often talking about music and life while traveling between shows. But Haggard eventually developed deeper feelings for Dolly.
Dolly was already married to Carl Dean, so Haggard knew a relationship wasn't possible. Instead, he poured those feelings into a song called “Always Wanting You.” In one memorable moment, Haggard called Dolly late at night and sang the song to her over the phone.
The song became much more than a private confession. Released in 1975, “Always Wanting You” reached No. 1 on the U.S. country chart, becoming one of Haggard's biggest hits.
Their musical connection went both ways. Haggard also recorded Dolly's “Kentucky Gambler,” which became another No. 1 country hit for him, while Dolly provided background vocals on his version.
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