I Had a Beautiful Time
# I Had a Beautiful Time

"I Had a Beautiful Time" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Merle Haggard backed by The Strangers. It was released in January 1986 as the first single from the album A Friend in California. The song reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

## Personnel

* Merle Haggard– vocals, guitar, fiddle

The Strangers:

* Roy Nichols – guitar
* Norman Hamlet – steel guitar, dobro
* Clint Strong – guitar
* Mark Yeary – keyboards
* Dennis Hromek – bass
* Biff Adam – drums
* Jimmy Belken – fiddle
* Don Markham – trumpet, saxophone
* Gary Church – trombone, trumpet

## Chart performance

| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
| - | - |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) | 5 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 4 |
