Merle Haggard – California Cottonfields
Introduction: “California Cottonfields” is a heartfelt song that captures the struggles of migrant farmworkers, often referred to as “Okies,” who relocated to California in search of a better life during…
Introduction: “California Cottonfields” is a heartfelt song that captures the struggles of migrant farmworkers, often referred to as “Okies,” who relocated to California in search of a better life during…
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