Wrong sir! This not only magical, but wayyyy better than the original even when Ben ( merles boy) and his Uncles collaborate on it! Both of these guys can pick better than anybody in the Haggard family including Merle however nobody can touch Merle's voice! Billy Strings is regarded as one of the best acoustic pickers of all time and he's not even 50 yet! Lol. Marcus King is also way better than all Haggards except Merle! Much more versatile and can hang in any modern or vintage setting!
I love how "old" country is coming back with all of its simplicity, and these two can perform like no one else. There sound harkens back to a earlier time before synthesizing and sampling. Love these two
I am huge Merle Haggard fan but I think Marcus and Billy Strings reinterpretation is even better, kinda like how Chris Stapleton did with Tennessee Whiskey.
Does anyone else get the feeling that 'new' country doesn't have the same feel of 'classic' country? New country is just newly wrapped pop music in my honest opinion. Give me Merle Haggard or Willie Nelson or George Jones or Waylon Jennings or Alabama. Anything from back in that era over anything today. In my opinion, if anyone comes forward as a classic country AUTHENTIC musician he would blow the socks off of the modern era. Authenticity matter most of all.
I have to say, Merle's voice...and range is an easy reach for many men, and I think while one can imitate his "Drops" and some of his tone. It's not fair to assume people are always trying to imitate the Hag. As a Singer since I was younger I can attest to this. Heck the more you listen to great voices, you find your own.
Yes it is such a pleasure to hear country instead of a rock and roll country. Dont get me wrong I love rock music but rock needs to stay rock and country needs to stay country
Please can you try to get a thing going these people like Marcus are special we need to get them doing a very big concert Billy strings serria ferrell nick shoulders and the genius charlie starr let's get people talking oh and I like your comment sorry I ment to say that at the start.
How cool would it be to work in a Guitar Shop and have these two gentleman walk in and look at guitars and then have an impromptu minimal jam session and absolutely nail it! incredible!
They did it very well, but i like Doc Watson's the best. We know how subjective musical tastes are. Pick this one up at abiout 3 minutes in: ruclips.net/video/1a8nGdHDXcU/видео.html
I probably come back to this collab at least once a week. Incredible talent between the two of them. Crazy how the most talented artists aren't on major radio but I think their listeners prefer it like that in a semi-selfish way.
the world would then be too perfect and would remove some substance from what makes these guys special. Also these guys would never cut even a bar of music that they didn't feel, and so they wouldn't be the poster child of some shit record label like florida/georgia line.
This has to be the best rendition of this song I've ever heard. King gives the lyrics the proper emotional tone that Haggard and others who covered this didn't figure out. It takes the song to a whole different level, not to mention having Strings backing it up. Goosebumps!
Don’t see Marcus smile much when he plays...but I thought I seen a smile when Billy strummed up high on the neck!...what a duet...wish they’d do a album!
The way Billie fades back and quietly keeps pace then Marcus falls off and allows Billie to step up is amazing.... These two have to do more together.... I'm drooling over here🤤😏..... One of my favorite Haggard songs and now It'll never be the same.... Fuckin aye right fellas👍👏
@@andrewboos-hartig6206 ,But seriously....... it must really suck to be you..... To be so miserable that u have to point out and criticize a simple misspelled name... I know why it bothers u, but I have the manners to not post what I think u should do with ur opinion..... Self reflection may help with ur attitude, honestly I hope u make a conscious effort to better ur outlook..... Good day Sir
When you ran most of your life and you finally found peace, that outlaw music hits just right. It refers more to the spiritual battle for me. The more I work on my relationship with my creator the more evil nips at my heals. 'I'd like to settle down but they won't let me'. Broke through another level of healing today. Thanks boys for being so phenomenal. 🌠
Sir you are not wrong but I also must protest in favour of Chris Stapleton. If Marcus, Billy, and Chris did a collab together I might just die from the massive guitar boner I’m bound to receive.
There aren't many who could do such justice to a Merle song of this magnitude with just two guitars and microphone.Thoroughly enjoyed watching these two fine lads ply their craft.
Those two....those two will be the ONLY ones we will still be hearing 60-70 years from now when all of the rest are retired or dead. And yes...they will live to be as old as Willie!!
@@grin64 New "country" is just pop music that panders to folks from small towns. And there's lots of small towns so it's a huge industry. But these boys can fucking actually play and are known for throwing down live. True fans of the art that is a live concert know these guys and would recommend them (guys like me) even though they may not be my first choice genre wise. They fucking shred. And Marcus is the embodiment of southern blues/soul.
I could watch these two play off each other all day long. They have renewed my faith in music. Seriously. They could do a polka album together and I would be all about it
They say art decorates space while music decorates time. Personally, nothing beats getting swept away listening to these great musicians, getting fully immersed into their music. I could listen to them all day.
I keep coming back to this and watch it every day. It is a remarkably display of music. This could not be better if it were in a studio with producers, and it is just them in the middle of a guitar store!
@@ublustew just wow my dad taught me but I never really picked it up seriously.My dads mind would be blown by these 2.I really miss him .Dads who teach their kids music are the best kinda dads.Namaste
Man, what a wonderful performance. These two young fellows give me faith that, someday, the wheel will turn and REAL musicians like these two will replace the garbage that is currently considered popular music. You two guys may not know it, but the two of you are both an inspiration to a lot of us "old farts."
These 2 are fucking priceless. To be able to lead and comp well is unique to musicians at any level-to sing great as well-well-really knocks it out of the park. They seem like kind, lovable young men. Hopefully they're prioritizing their wellness-eating right, getting enough sleep etc. Jerry G died in a rehab of a heart attack-trying to get off smack. Being healthy and the blessings that flow from that are in better than being a big cheese musician.
Damn it boys! Y’all got to record this to an album! Played and sang with serious feeling. When you can allow an audience to feel the music, that’s just what it’s all about!
It's not possible to like this enough! You Fellas restore my faith in the future of music. With all the crap being passed off today, you bring it back to real! Thank you from the bottom of my heart
These two young men are the two most talented artists to come along in a dogs age. Their originals are nothing short of spectacular and they will both be remembered years to come as two of the best in the previous 100 years. Ive seen Marcus twice, I need to get to a BS show now
An album must be in the works….. please!!!!! Tribute to all of you influencers. It would blow up huge. It’s what music needs right now. A revitalization of great musicians putting out mind blowing performances like this one.
Two great young guitar players so the future is good. I really appreciate Marcus King’s vocal style.He has a unique sound that you recognize immediately.
Got to see Merle Haggard live a few years before he passed and he is one of my all time favorites….this cover is absolutely fantastic and without a doubt Merle is listening from above and singing along. You guys are amazing!
Billys bassline walkdown at 4:40 is classic and comes at the absolute perfect time! True sign of a musician who has a real feel for how to make a song great and not over use a good thing! Edit:. Oops my bad,,, that was Marcus' bassline walk down lol
I can’t get enough of these two and more specifically Billy! How did we ever let him leave Traverse City? I know he is so talented that he had to go and share his talent with others. He’s an amazing musician!
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There’s not a way to like this song as much as it deserves.
W3ll said
The next new generation OUTLAWS
YOU GO YOUNGSTERS !!!
Puerto Rican cat from Brooklyn NY, and watching this in 2024, and this doesn't get any better. What great stuff and camaraderie.
This performance is just a hair short of being magical.
It is live, you know. Recorded, it would be perfected.
Wrong sir! This not only magical, but wayyyy better than the original even when Ben ( merles boy) and his Uncles collaborate on it! Both of these guys can pick better than anybody in the Haggard family including Merle however nobody can touch Merle's voice! Billy Strings is regarded as one of the best acoustic pickers of all time and he's not even 50 yet! Lol. Marcus King is also way better than all Haggards except Merle! Much more versatile and can hang in any modern or vintage setting!
Thank you for erasing all evil, all problems and all worries for five plus minutes.
I think I have watched this 50 times now.
No wonder. Absolutely Amazing!!
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Those are rookie numbers. Give it another look
I gotta watch this atleast 2x a week. Never gets old. Pure talent and passion
😂 I know right!! It's an amazing take!!
Much love!
Billy Strings Cool bro, keep on pickin
This is amazing
Hey Man
You and Marcus keep on doing a lot more shit like this!
Dude your awesome. One hell of a guitarist. Keep it brother. Real country music here👍💪💪
Returned in spades!
The Hagg will live forever 🥰
What a wonderful album these two guys could make!!
And a tour
You aint kiddin!
SHOULD MAKE! SOMEONE FINANCE THESE YOUNG GUYS!
COME ON, MANY PEOPLE HAVE THE MONEY TO INVEST IN THESE KIDS!
This must be what heaven sounds like.
I love how "old" country is coming back with all of its simplicity, and these two can perform like no one else. There sound harkens back to a earlier time before synthesizing and sampling. Love these two
I am huge Merle Haggard fan but I think Marcus and Billy Strings reinterpretation is even better, kinda like how Chris Stapleton did with Tennessee Whiskey.
same. the simple is much more pure and deep
Does anyone else get the feeling that 'new' country doesn't have the same feel of 'classic' country? New country is just newly wrapped pop music in my honest opinion. Give me Merle Haggard or Willie Nelson or George Jones or Waylon Jennings or Alabama. Anything from back in that era over anything today. In my opinion, if anyone comes forward as a classic country AUTHENTIC musician he would blow the socks off of the modern era. Authenticity matter most of all.
These Guys are carrying the torch.
It’s so good to hear someone do a Merle song without trying to imitate him and at the same time nailing it!
Melvin Lee I might actually like this version more than the haggs and I NEVER thought I’d say something like that.
I have to say, Merle's voice...and range is an easy reach for many men, and I think while one can imitate his "Drops" and some of his tone. It's not fair to assume people are always trying to imitate the Hag.
As a Singer since I was younger I can attest to this.
Heck the more you listen to great voices, you find your own.
what's a Merle?
@@Tom_Swiss Merle Haggard
I think he captures the spirit of this song. This is majestic
Normally I don't like remakes. These two knock it out of the park!!!!!!! The Hag would be proud!!!!!!
Check out lynyed skynyrds version of, Honkey tonk night time man !! Merl loved it
This is crazy how these next generation are getting better and better
As an older musician, it gives me great joy to see and hear two young masters carrying on the music. The road goes on forever.............
And the party never ends!! Lol
Same
Yes it is such a pleasure to hear country instead of a rock and roll country. Dont get me wrong I love rock music but rock needs to stay rock and country needs to stay country
Wow, what can I say, 65 year old and I'm still learning, with young guys like this music is not dead.
Somewhere, somehow Merle is listening with a big smile on his face.
Merle is smiling down on these two incredible talents.
amen brother
Good comment. Woukd b3 so cool to see them play to gather
That thought literally brings a tear to my eyes
What a trio that would be!
Please can you try to get a thing going these people like Marcus are special we need to get them doing a very big concert Billy strings serria ferrell nick shoulders and the genius charlie starr let's get people talking oh and I like your comment sorry I ment to say that at the start.
I love it when Billy slips in a lightning run, looks up with a sheepish grin to see a smiling face. He does it all the time. Don't Ever Stop!
Its the dust in the baggie run 👌🏻
I'm probably wrong but it feels like a little bit of what you are mentioning as well as a visual hand-off back to the lead to take it up again.
love it..
The young man can play.
@@dennisaston3551 u right
Billy Strings plays as good as anyone I've ever seen and I've seen a lot !!!
watched a 1000 live videos and never seen him even buzz a fret! Dude is awesome!
@@diylithiumguy I saw him live last month! What a player!!
Marcus is the new 👑 king tho
After reading 1,000+ kudos to the guys, here's a thank you to Carter Vintage Guitars
How cool would it be to work in a Guitar Shop and have these two gentleman walk in and look at guitars and then have an impromptu minimal jam session and absolutely nail it! incredible!
dont think thats what happend lol
This is our future. Thankfully.
I know this is 2 years old but damn I want more from these two.
This is what is missing in country music today, good job fellas!
You two compliment each other so perfectly. A tour or album would be large! Just do it!
Hell yeah!💪😎🇳🇿
Whoever got these two together is a dam legend...
Ridiculous. Two most incredible young talents in the business.
Literally, the best rendition of this song
They did it very well, but i like Doc Watson's the best. We know how subjective musical tastes are. Pick this one up at abiout 3 minutes in: ruclips.net/video/1a8nGdHDXcU/видео.html
I probably come back to this collab at least once a week. Incredible talent between the two of them. Crazy how the most talented artists aren't on major radio but I think their listeners prefer it like that in a semi-selfish way.
I'm glad these young men picked up guitars instead of a xbox. Great to see young new talent keeping music alive...
If I listened a thousand times it wouldn't be enough. I know Merle is proud.
More Billy and Marcus collabs, Less Florida and Georgia lines
Gavrilo Princip Hahahahaaaaa. Nice!!
the world would then be too perfect and would remove some substance from what makes these guys special. Also these guys would never cut even a bar of music that they didn't feel, and so they wouldn't be the poster child of some shit record label like florida/georgia line.
Look for #KingandStrings at #RoosterWalk #RW10 & #RW11 they have full sets each year!
Amen
amen to that brother !!!!
This needs to be on Spotify
I believe this deserved a grammy
Discovered Billy Strings late in life - and what a beautiful discovery that has been! Simply an awesome musician
As a brit who is a big country fan, a Marcus King fan and a Billy fan I think this is incredible. Two great young talents 😁👍
This has to be the best rendition of this song I've ever heard. King gives the lyrics the proper emotional tone that Haggard and others who covered this didn't figure out. It takes the song to a whole different level, not to mention having Strings backing it up. Goosebumps!
You think Hag "didn't figure out" Fugitive? lol ok
@@Freeontheland2030 Well then, let's all hear your expert take on how King and Strings didn't figure it out and ruined it.
@@machinemagic Don't put words in my mouth big shot.
I'd only heard Roy Buchanan's version and think Marcus's version is better. Kid has real taste.
Merle Haggard wrote the song. I think Merle did it just fine.He definitely put emotion into his music. Sorry..not sorry.
Thank god there’s still some damn good music in my generation
Two talented guys+heart and soul+nice vintage guitar shop = REAL MUSIC... Thank you
This is where it starts at the music store back in the 70s we spent all are time at the music store
If these 2 ever teamed up permanently .. they would be the future of country!
was just about to say that very thing!
Grammy Winners...Together...Music is Universal
Don’t see Marcus smile much when he plays...but I thought I seen a smile when Billy strummed up high on the neck!...what a duet...wish they’d do a album!
If country has a future, these 2 young men are it.
The way Billie fades back and quietly keeps pace then Marcus falls off and allows Billie to step up is amazing.... These two have to do more together.... I'm drooling over here🤤😏..... One of my favorite Haggard songs and now It'll never be the same.... Fuckin aye right fellas👍👏
I agree.. I've listened to this a lot lately...
His name is Billy. I don't know why this bothers me but seriously this isn't Billie Eyescratch or whatever that girls name is.
@@andrewboos-hartig6206 ,But seriously....... it must really suck to be you..... To be so miserable that u have to point out and criticize a simple misspelled name... I know why it bothers u, but I have the manners to not post what I think u should do with ur opinion..... Self reflection may help with ur attitude, honestly I hope u make a conscious effort to better ur outlook..... Good day Sir
Hillbilly Dranyam I might actually like this more than the haggs version
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When you ran most of your life and you finally found peace, that outlaw music hits just right. It refers more to the spiritual battle for me. The more I work on my relationship with my creator the more evil nips at my heals. 'I'd like to settle down but they won't let me'. Broke through another level of healing today. Thanks boys for being so phenomenal. 🌠
You are NOT alone, Amigo... many of us have traveled the path to which you allude...
Sweet Jesus, I now feel good ‘bout the future of music . Carry on ...
lol boomer thing of you to say but ok
@@iRoastChumps Ok, puppy.
@@KJameson8 fat ass lol
Isn’t Billy great . The future of flat picking is in good hands . Tony Rice has inspired a great student of the style
Thanks for your Lovely comment 💞💞
Two of this generations heroes, carrying the torch down that dusty ol road.
Two of the best pickers on the planet. Marcus Kings"s voice is true country.
Soulful and bluesy.. Basically someone who can sing and play from the heart and uses everything from his head to his toes..
Sir you are not wrong but I also must protest in favour of Chris Stapleton. If Marcus, Billy, and Chris did a collab together I might just die from the massive guitar boner I’m bound to receive.
@@thearabianmage Stapleton could NEVER pull off a cover this well. His covers blow. Amanda was ok, tho.
I'm just glad there's a country artist who doesn't sing in that nauseating faux twang.
@@Garrett1240 check out Charley Crockett
There aren't many who could do such justice to a Merle song of this magnitude with just two guitars and microphone.Thoroughly enjoyed watching these two fine lads ply their craft.
Those two....those two will be the ONLY ones we will still be hearing 60-70 years from now when all of the rest are retired or dead. And yes...they will live to be as old as Willie!!
Who can dislike this brilliance? Hardcore Merle Haggard fans? Country music haters? I dunno, this is absolute beauty.
I believe that Merle Haggard would have loved this.
There's many guitar players, pickers in the world, but these 2 are the world, ❤️ alway
These two men have the world at their feet. God be with you lads.
Oh, this is where true country music went!!?? Nice tune.
Ha never like country but if this is where it is today I'll give a listing once a while
Not the pretty boy they like to see in country these days.
@@grin64 New "country" is just pop music that panders to folks from small towns. And there's lots of small towns so it's a huge industry. But these boys can fucking actually play and are known for throwing down live. True fans of the art that is a live concert know these guys and would recommend them (guys like me) even though they may not be my first choice genre wise. They fucking shred. And Marcus is the embodiment of southern blues/soul.
Its a Merle Haggard song
@@grin64 it's 70s country.
I could watch these two play off each other all day long. They have renewed my faith in music. Seriously. They could do a polka album together and I would be all about it
I have no idea how many times I have watched this, it never gets old.
Glad they are sticking to music, for us old guys showing the other they only thing they can play
They say art decorates space while music decorates time. Personally, nothing beats getting swept away listening to these great musicians, getting fully immersed into their music. I could listen to them all day.
What a nice song, what a play, thats incredible, i'm a truck driver, and i cry when i hear that song!
Two incredible icons - together in the same place playing and singing TOGETHER! What's NOT to love??!! THANK YOU!
Three incredible icons. Merle wrote the damn thing:)
I keep coming back to this and watch it every day. It is a remarkably display of music. This could not be better if it were in a studio with producers, and it is just them in the middle of a guitar store!
whoever taught these two players... should be proud very proud
Billy has his step dad to credit.What if all step dads were that talented.Jesus this kid is gonna leave a mark.
@@twistedthrifterb6220
And Marcus was taught by his father Marvin King.... Greenville SC legend
@@ublustew just wow my dad taught me but I never really picked it up seriously.My dads mind would be blown by these 2.I really miss him .Dads who teach their kids music are the best kinda dads.Namaste
I need these two doing a duet album. Please.
Man, what a wonderful performance. These two young fellows give me faith that, someday, the wheel will turn and REAL musicians like these two will replace the garbage that is currently considered popular music. You two guys may not know it, but the two of you are both an inspiration to a lot of us "old farts."
This is unbelievably good. How did I just discover this? These two guys are my favorite young pickers. (I've been picking for 55 years years.)
2:59 Marcus switches from finger picking to a pick, straight slight of hand. Amazing. Both of them. Absolutely amazing.
A simple thumbs up does NOT do this justice! What a recording. What I wouldn't have given to have been a fly on the wall here.
These 2 are fucking priceless. To be able to lead and comp well is unique to musicians at any level-to sing great as well-well-really knocks it out of the park. They seem like kind, lovable young men. Hopefully they're prioritizing their wellness-eating right, getting enough sleep etc. Jerry G died in a rehab of a heart attack-trying to get off smack. Being healthy and the blessings that flow from that are in better than being a big cheese musician.
Damn it boys! Y’all got to record this to an album! Played and sang with serious feeling. When you can allow an audience to feel the music, that’s just what it’s all about!
This is why we practice, kids!
There’s levels to everything...these guys are on a whole other level. Respect, son
If only these two would do an album together. My God it would be great!
I live deep in the beautiful mountains of British Columbia Canada. And music like this fits perfectly.
It's not possible to like this enough! You Fellas restore my faith in the future of music. With all the crap being passed off today, you bring it back to real! Thank you from the bottom of my heart
Nobody forget that Billy is an amazing vocalist as well. True talents, both of them.
These two young men are the two most talented artists to come along in a dogs age. Their originals are nothing short of spectacular and they will both be remembered years to come as two of the best in the previous 100 years. Ive seen Marcus twice, I need to get to a BS show now
An album must be in the works….. please!!!!! Tribute to all of you influencers. It would blow up huge. It’s what music needs right now. A revitalization of great musicians putting out mind blowing performances like this one.
That was perfect.
If they’d decided to go a studio there’d be several takes and a small fortune spent, and it couldn’t be better than this, IMHO.
Two great young guitar players so the future is good. I really appreciate Marcus King’s vocal style.He has a unique sound that you recognize immediately.
Got to see Merle Haggard live a few years before he passed and he is one of my all time favorites….this cover is absolutely fantastic and without a doubt Merle is listening from above and singing along. You guys are amazing!
Oh my Gawd. I've listened to this about 100 times. It's truly magnificent.
im guessing in 40 years ill be long gone and these two will be living legends.
Two musical geniuses!!!! They definitely a breathe of fresh air that my lungs needed!!!! I salute!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
That guitar tone is pure gold, I could listen to that picken' all day.
Dude, that tone Marcus cops at 1:54... whoa
The two who are saving country music!
These boys weren't even alive when Merle released this, powerful to see what it means it to this younger generation
Wonderful how these young musicians can take a great song and make it their own , great tribute to the the writers, the Anderson's, as well as Merle.
Why is it only country pickers appreciate the old songs? other genres rarely pay tribute to those who came before
keepers of the flame these two are the future of the flame just love and respect them both great job boys
Awesome singing and picking. Merle would be proud.
Could listen to these guys all day long.
Two of the greatest musicians of this generation. Superstars!!!
Awesome! Two young expert Musicians who can sing, actually play their instruments! No Autotune, recorded "beats", No Bullshit! Thanks Guys!
How can one even find the right words for this? It's the best version I've ever heard! These two are both talented beyond measure!
It doesn't get any better than that!
Billys bassline walkdown at 4:40 is classic and comes at the absolute perfect time! True sign of a musician who has a real feel for how to make a song great and not over use a good thing! Edit:. Oops my bad,,, that was Marcus' bassline walk down lol
Now that right there is real country music. It doesn’t get any better than that.✝️
I can’t get enough of these two and more specifically Billy! How did we ever let him leave Traverse City? I know he is so talented that he had to go and share his talent with others. He’s an amazing musician!
Love the way they smile at each other with the rifts. Pure true and true.