With a twangy electric Fender intro and lyrics that encompass the blue-collar anthem, this track was one of the debuting arrangements for what would be known as “the Bakersfield Sound.” Workin’ Man’s Blues was another huge hit for Merle. The song allows country music to dip its toe into the pool of original Rock & Roll; the blend was highly accepted by country music fans all over. The song is an ode to all of Haggard’s true fans, the working class heroes. The one’s who “keep their nose to the grindstone” and work hard to support themselves and their families. Such artists like Jerry Lee Lewis and Diamond Rio have covered it. Bob Dylan even created his own ode to the song titled, “Workin’ Man’s Blue #2.”