Who Is Leonard (Merle Haggard Song)

Subject: Who Is Leonard
From: Shack
Date: 13 Jul 99 - 11:00 AM

Merle Haggard sings an intriguing song entitled "Leonard." Does anybody know who this song is about?

Subject: RE: Who Is Leonard
From: bob schwarer
Date: 13 Jul 99 - 02:02 PM

Don't remember off the top, but I'll check it out if no one else comes up with it.

Bob S.

Subject: RE: Who Is Leonard
From: bob schwarer
Date: 13 Jul 99 - 02:14 PM

I'm back. The mind is slower these days. His name was Tommy. Collins I believe. Again if no one comes up with a for sure, I'll check.

Bob S.

Subject: RE: Who Is Leonard
From: bob schwarer
Date: 13 Jul 99 - 03:21 PM

Back yet again. A Short search foundTHIS

Bob S.

Subject: RE: Who Is Leonard
From: Mudjack
Date: 13 Jul 99 - 07:00 PM

bob,
great site and some valuable information. I had always assumed the Leonard Merle was singing about was Roy Rogers but could never quite make the story connect with Roy.(Leonard Sly) This was a awakining.Thanks
Mudjack

Subject: RE: Who Is Leonard
From: Shack
Date: 14 Jul 99 - 12:49 PM

Yeah, Bob, this is fascinating. Thanks.