On this date in 1972, MERLE HAGGARD released the single IF WE MAKE IT THROUGH DECEMBER, a song that would become one of his most enduring and poignant works (Oct 13, 1972) Far from a typical festive tune, this country ballad struck a chord with listeners by addressing the harsh realities faced by many during the holiday season. The genesis of the song came from an unlikely source - Haggard's guitarist Roy Nichols. Having endured multiple divorces, Nichols once remarked to Haggard about surviving