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.
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 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
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.
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!
Trust me, Billy is already a legend. He is his own production company and makes his own videos. And he has other musicians so he makes videos for. Billy has done extremely well, but I don’t know anybody better than him. I like Marcus too. But I think he needs better representation. But he’ll be a superstar too.
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.
@@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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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
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!!
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.
@@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
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. 🌠
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
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!
The little laugh at the end, there... just wonderful. Just two dudes enjoying the crap out of making music together. World class music, yeah, but the joy is apparent.
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
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.
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.
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!
After reading 1,000+ kudos to the guys, here's a thank you to Carter Vintage Guitars
There’s not a way to like this song as much as it deserves.
W3ll said
Well said...
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!!
Puerto Rican cat from Brooklyn NY, and watching this in 2024, and this doesn't get any better. What great stuff and camaraderie.
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
Just shows you what a great songwriter Merle was
The next new generation OUTLAWS
YOU GO YOUNGSTERS !!!
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!
lol good pun brotha
@@triple-gbgdeco2034 you are an absolute clown. Merle is the goat.
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!
The Hagg will live forever 🥰
These Guys are carrying the torch.
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.
This is our future. Thankfully.
This must be what heaven sounds like.
Wow, what can I say, 65 year old and I'm still learning, with young guys like this music is not dead.
This is crazy how these next generation are getting better and better
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.
Thank you for erasing all evil, all problems and all worries for five plus minutes.
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
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
There's hope for the younger generation who keep music alive. Brilliant!
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 !!!!
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
This is what is missing in country music today, good job fellas!
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
Thank god there’s still some damn good music in my generation
What a gift to be able to listen to these two legends-in-the-making play together while they're still so young
Trust me, Billy is already a legend. He is his own production company and makes his own videos. And he has other musicians so he makes videos for. Billy has done extremely well, but I don’t know anybody better than him.
I like Marcus too. But I think he needs better representation. But he’ll be a superstar too.
I know this is 2 years old but damn I want more from these two.
If I listened a thousand times it wouldn't be enough. I know Merle is proud.
You two compliment each other so perfectly. A tour or album would be large! Just do it!
Hell yeah!💪😎🇳🇿
I was born in 78! You two just paid the best respects to a legend like no other!
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
Ridiculous. Two most incredible young talents in the business.
Discovered Billy Strings late in life - and what a beautiful discovery that has been! Simply an awesome musician
I'm glad these young men picked up guitars instead of a xbox. Great to see young new talent keeping music alive...
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 💞💞
Whoever got these two together is a dam legend...
Somewhere, somehow Merle is listening with a big smile on his face.
Two of this generations heroes, carrying the torch down that dusty ol road.
They look like brothers.
“The Kings of Strings”
Jim McGuigan I see what you did there 🤓🤓🤓
That's a great name for these two very talented dudes !!!!!!! 👍⚡🎸😎🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻
Good one i call Billys style Metalgrass but these two must have been born with guitars so young and talented beyond any so called talent out there
Jim mc... "Kings Of Thr Strings" Priceless words
Or The String Kings
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.
Two talented guys+heart and soul+nice vintage guitar shop = REAL MUSIC... Thank you
If country has a future, these 2 young men are it.
Two of the greats!
What a nice song, what a play, thats incredible, i'm a truck driver, and i cry when i hear that song!
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.
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 😁👍
Thats who's gonna" fill their shoes"!
Yes
Right glad to see some real talent step up and get exposure
Yes it is. Along with Tyler Childers, Colter Wall, Jason Boland, Cody Jinks, Sturgill Simpson.........
Yep 100%
Paul Hopkins and you are the generic nay saying gobshite who thinks his opinion is more valid than anyone elses.
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.
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
I live deep in the beautiful mountains of British Columbia Canada. And music like this fits perfectly.
I need these two doing a duet album. Please.
Glad they are sticking to music, for us old guys showing the other they only thing they can play
I have no idea how many times I have watched this, it never gets old.
If these 2 ever teamed up permanently .. they would be the future of country!
was just about to say that very thing!
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!
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!
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.
These two men have the world at their feet. God be with you lads.
I believe this deserved a grammy
Grammy Winners...Together...Music is Universal
Could listen to these guys all day long.
Country Music isn't dead, it just isn't "popular" gotta know where to look
Gettin' more popular all the time, tho. I fully expect to see independent country take over the world in my lifetime, if the Covid don't get me first.
this is a cover boys lol
Two fine musicians! Had no idea Marcus had such fine vocals. Am in awe!
Watch Marcus sing wild flowers and wine at World Cafe. Great guitar skills and vocals. He is amazing
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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This is where it starts at the music store back in the 70s we spent all are time at the music store
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!!
Love the way they smile at each other with the rifts. Pure true and true.
There's many guitar players, pickers in the world, but these 2 are the world, ❤️ alway
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.
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
It doesn't get any better than that!
Two incredible icons - together in the same place playing and singing TOGETHER! What's NOT to love??!! THANK YOU!
thanks fellers for keeping real country music alive, awesome version also
This needs to be on Spotify
This two put a clinic. Ive watch this many times!
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...
Awesome singing and picking. Merle would be proud.
There’s levels to everything...these guys are on a whole other level. Respect, son
keepers of the flame these two are the future of the flame just love and respect them both great job boys
If only these two would do an album together. My God it would be great!
Oh my Gawd. I've listened to this about 100 times. It's truly magnificent.
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
Some Good country at its best by two guitar lovers!
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!
The little laugh at the end, there... just wonderful. Just two dudes enjoying the crap out of making music together. World class music, yeah, but the joy is apparent.
Nobody forget that Billy is an amazing vocalist as well. True talents, both of them.
We need more of these pair. I found Billy strings last year and not looked back.
Great play between them ,Billy toning it down when Marcus solo’s.
Two extreme talents
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
This one of the best few guys have won the best home in a long time
Two of the greatest musicians of this generation. Superstars!!!
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.
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.
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.
Now that right there is real country music. It doesn’t get any better than that.✝️