"Swinging Doors" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Merle Haggard and The Strangers. It was released in February 1966 as the first single and title track from the album Swinging Doors. The song peaked at number five on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles. Content The narrator has been dumped by his woman and tells her that he has what he needs. Chart performance Cover versions Wanda Jackson covered this song on her 1968 album Cream of the Crop . Mickey Gilley released this song in 1974 as a B-side to his number 1 hit I Overlooked an Orchid. Del Reeves released it in 1981 and peaked at number 67 in the country charts. Ray Price Faron Young Johnny Paycheck Released this song in July 1966 Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard on their duet album Django & Jimmie . Terri Clark on her 2012 album Classic. Buck Owens George Jones Mark Chesnutt Agent 51 References 1966 songs Merle Haggard songs Wanda Jackson songs Mickey Gilley songs Del Reeves songs Terri Clark songs Songs written by Merle Haggard Song recordings produced by Ken Nelson (American record producer) Capitol Records singles 1966 singles