"The Emptiest Arms in the World" is a song written and performed by American country music artist Merle Haggard and The Strangers. It was released in March 1973 as the second single from the album I Love Dixie Blues. The song peaked at number three on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.[1] It reached number twelve on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks.
"The Emptiest Arms in the World" | ||||
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Single by Merle Haggard and The Strangers | ||||
from the album I Love Dixie Blues | ||||
B-side | "Radiator Man from Wasco" | |||
Released | March 10, 1973 | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 3:19 | |||
Label | Capitol | |||
Songwriter(s) | Merle Haggard | |||
Producer(s) | Ken Nelson Fuzzy Owen | |||
Merle Haggard and The Strangers singles chronology | ||||
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The Strangers:
Chart (1973) | Peak position |
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US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[2] | 3 |
Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 12 |
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