I used to work security from midnight to 6 am guarding a tire plant in a horrible part of Los Angeles. Carried a .357 magnum. It was all I could get -- No one would hire me. Super low-point in my life. I used to listen to this song every single night.
This song has become my favorite from The Hag, followed by "It's All in the Movies". My mama would love me for still playing Merle all these years since she passed on. Merle Haggard was the best artist to pick up either a pen (for writing) or a guitar. This song is all the proof I need. Rest in eternal peace, Merle. My momma and I love you so much.
This song was played at Ronnie Van Zandts funeral,,along with "Another Pretty Country Song"-David Allen Coe and Charlie Daniels sang "Amazing Grace"RIP Ronnie & Merle & all our other lost friends...........
God Bless You Merle Haggard And The Indelible Mark You Left For The Country Music Community You Are A Genuine American Original. And Your Song I Take A Lot Of Pride In What I'am Is One Of My Favorites RIP.
Have never heard this before and loved it for 10 seconds then realised its ‘Gentle on my mind’ .. and came out 1 year after John Hartford released his version .. I thought for a minute it may have been other way round . It’s literally the same song , how did he get away with that ?
Things I learned in a hobo jungle Were things they never taught me in a classroom, Like where to find a handout While thumbin' through Chicago in the afternoon. Hey, I'm not braggin' or complainin', Just talkin' to myself man to man. This ole' mental fat I'm chewin' didn't take alot of doin'. But I take alot of pride in what I am. I guess I grew up a loner, I don't remember ever havin' any folks around. But I keep thumbin' through the phone books, And lookin' for my daddy's name in every town. And I meet lots of friendly people, That I always end up leavin' on the lam. Where I've been or where I'm goin' Didn't take alot of knowin', But I take alot of pride in what I am. I never travel in a hurry, 'Cause I got nobody waitin' for me anywhere. Home is anywhere I'm livin', If it's sleepin' on some vacant bench in City Square, Or if I'm workin' on some road gang, Or just livin' off the fat of our great land. I never been nobody's idol, But at least I got a title, And I take alot of pride in what I am. I never been nobody's idol, But at least I got a title, And I take alot of pride in what I am. I take alot of pride in what I am. I take alot of pride in what I am...
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days…
I found this, and Daddy Frank on my CD---"Merle Haggard "A Living Legend" Actually I found the cover, but the CD was missing. (YES, I said CD, I didn't have DVD then).
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days…
This is one of those harsh reality songs. This song always finds me when I'm dwelling, it's a pick me up song in my opinion. Things may be rough, but they could be worse and atleast we've still got our pride😅
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days…
Lyrics: Things I learned in a hobo jungle Were things they never taught me in a class room Like where to find a handout While thumbing through Chicago in the afternoon Hey I'm not bragging or complaining I'm just talking to myself man to man This old lentil fat I'm chewing Didn't take a lot of doing But I take a lot of pride in what I am I guess I grew up a loner Don't remember ever having any folks around But I keep thumbing through the phone books And looking for my Daddy's name in every town And I meet lots of people But I always end up leaving on the lam Hey where I've been, where I'm going I didn't take a lot of knowing But I take a lot of pride in what I am I never travel in a hurry 'Cause I got nobody waiting for me anywhere Home is anywhere I'm living If it's sleeping on some vacant beach or city square Or if I'm working on some road gang Or just living off the fat of our great land I never been nobody's idol but at least I have a title And I take a lot of pride in what I am This old lentil fat I'm chewing Didn't take a lot of doing I take a lot of pride in what I am
"I've never been nobody's idol, but at least I got a title and I take a lot of pride in what I am." I heard this song in a gay bar last night. This song took on a whole new meaning. Tears go here 😪
Does anyone know a song of his with the name “proud of who I am”? I heard it on pandora once but I think it had the wrong name but I can’t seem to find it.
ryan allen I figured out what it was. There was a glitch in my pandora that put that name over another song. The song was,”I’m bringing home some good news.”
Which show is this? When was it aired? Come on, you guys. Give a little background! You want to spread some information on Merle Haggard, right? After all, you're running his channel!
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days…
Just love Merle Haggard song words very meaningful. Maybe USA President Donald Trump should listen the words of Merle songs "I Take A Lot Pride in who i'am"
Actually you dummy Merle sang a song about when a president walks through the WH doors and does what he says hell do well be eatin that rainbow stew. Trump fulfilled it
sounds like the bass man is struggling a bit with some of the changes here. maybe it was that - or maybe it was the juxtaposition of singing about pride and having to do it in the middle of a giant merry-go-round set. Rest easy Merle. One of the greatest.
D'Ascoyne Yes, he seems more animated than usual, maybe even a little angry. I wonder if he might have had a few drinks before the show. But he still sounded fantastic!
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"I've never been nobody's idol" you are mine merle ❤❤❤
You’re a cutie. Glad to see somebody young like me appreciating the oldies. 😋
@@auto_5 down boy…
I used to work security from midnight to 6 am guarding a tire plant in a horrible part of Los Angeles. Carried a .357 magnum. It was all I could get -- No one would hire me. Super low-point in my life. I used to listen to this song every single night.
Hi Mike. The great Merle is always whit us, because h's always in our memory.
That’s the most country thing I’ve ever read
Trust me - that is a dangerous job but imagine working that today in LA. No chance. 😃
@@atthewhiskey yeah fuck that
Be proud, honest work is honest work friend
You'll never understand this song until you've lived it. Until then, you're window shopping on the high street of lost souls.
That song reminds me of the days when I used to live outside and sleep outside but now I have been blessed
I've been living on the road for a year and a half and this song really speaks to me
Greatest male country performer. Love Merle. He was real and relatable. I'm a rocker but Merle is the shit. Rip
THE best male country vocalist ever !
No it’s Johnny
@@moonlightgacha5085 What tim lamb said.
How do the kids these days say it? Waylon has entered the chat. Also Hank.
The hag is the best.....
ONE of the best. NOT just the best
They played this song at Ronnie Van Zants funeral. Merle was one of his favorites.
William Hanes really? I love ol Ronnie and didn’t know that, thank you for sharing good sir.
Yup
Yep and Ronnie knew good music when he heard it.
There has never been anyone like Merle Haggard ❤️🥀👍💜💐🌹👌💙
My hero! Thanks Dad for introducing me to Merle over 40 years ago.
One of my very favorite Merle songs released in 1969 on his album titled, "Pride In What I Am".
Talent..oh hell yes.But even more a strong personality, he means what he sings and says.
This song has become my favorite from The Hag, followed by "It's All in the Movies". My mama would love me for still playing Merle all these years since she passed on. Merle Haggard was the best artist to pick up either a pen (for writing) or a guitar. This song is all the proof I need. Rest in eternal peace, Merle. My momma and I love you so much.
What a masterpiece of a song. Hopeful, heartbreaking and honest. Just beautiful, they don't make singers like Merle very often.
This song was played at Ronnie Van Zandts funeral,,along with "Another Pretty Country Song"-David Allen Coe and Charlie Daniels sang "Amazing Grace"RIP Ronnie & Merle & all our other lost friends...........
Such a beautiful song, first time hearing it !
God Bless You Merle Haggard And The Indelible
Mark You Left For The Country Music Community
You Are A Genuine American Original. And Your
Song I Take A Lot Of Pride In What I'am Is One Of
My Favorites RIP.
Nobody writes and sings 'em like Merle! One of my favorites from my favorite!
Have never heard this before and loved it for 10 seconds then realised its
‘Gentle on my mind’ .. and came out 1 year after John Hartford released his version .. I thought for a minute it may have been other way round . It’s literally the same song , how did he get away with that ?
There was a old black street singer, played bass and a kick drum and as l walked passed him he was singing this song! 1980s!
This song is awesome......I can't stop watching this clip !!!!!!
Twice a day
proud to be from the same town and zip code of this legend
I grew up and live down the street from where his childhood home was
can i give this more than one thumbs up lol... breaks my ❤ all these legends are gone
That phonebook/daddy line is heartbreaking......
You ain't lying! Makes me teary eyed every time.
This song reminds me of everytime I got knocked down, kicked, spat on, and got back up.
Merle is as close to God as you can get.
Yes -- Merle Haggard is the greatest -- from the dawn of time and for all eternity.
@@trufflehound Truth!
Things I learned in a hobo jungle
Were things they never taught me in a classroom,
Like where to find a handout
While thumbin' through Chicago in the afternoon.
Hey, I'm not braggin' or complainin',
Just talkin' to myself man to man.
This ole' mental fat I'm chewin' didn't take alot of doin'.
But I take alot of pride in what I am.
I guess I grew up a loner,
I don't remember ever havin' any folks around.
But I keep thumbin' through the phone books,
And lookin' for my daddy's name in every town.
And I meet lots of friendly people,
That I always end up leavin' on the lam.
Where I've been or where I'm goin'
Didn't take alot of knowin',
But I take alot of pride in what I am.
I never travel in a hurry,
'Cause I got nobody waitin' for me anywhere.
Home is anywhere I'm livin',
If it's sleepin' on some vacant bench in City Square,
Or if I'm workin' on some road gang,
Or just livin' off the fat of our great land.
I never been nobody's idol, But at least I got a title,
And I take alot of pride in what I am.
I never been nobody's idol, But at least I got a title,
And I take alot of pride in what I am.
I take alot of pride in what I am.
I take alot of pride in what I am...
RIP Great Man
k
Bryan Jones David Allen Coe (I think)
in my truck with my new 8 track 1969 derby , ohio to pocatello, idaho with merle and waylon to keep me awake,
I am a semi pro metal musician. Merle is still king to me. It doesn't get better than this.
RIP You will be missed.
I wish I could sing like him
Probably my favorite Haggard song!
My personal favorite Merle song
What a beatifull voice one of best ever
I'm not bragging or complaining just talking to myself man to man... I love Merle
If anyone outside of me can memorize Merle's lyrics, they're a true Merle fan.
Theres a big guitar pull going on in heaven right now. Admit it, you wish you were there. I do.
I do I do
I love Merle so much, I’ve seen this 30+ times. Yet I never get over how giant his forehead is.
R.I.P MERLE ,,NEVER FORGET
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days…
my first fave merle song. rest easy digger
Some things just cant be replaced!!
RIP Merle and Ronnie Van Zant.
"Where I've been and where I'm going, didn't take a lot of knowin'" 🤣
I envy people who grew up in this time period
Me too. I am 14 and I would give anything to grow up in the 60s.
What a voice
Happy Heavenly 87th Birthday Merle Haggard April 6 1937 - April 6 2016
Ok I admit it if it's Merle Haggard it's a favorite!!!!!! RIP
❤ GREAT SONG
loving jamming merle while i have some beers, rip hag
One of my faves from him..rip merle..xx
❤GREAT SONG 😊
Beautiful Merle
I found this, and Daddy Frank on my CD---"Merle Haggard "A Living Legend" Actually I found the cover, but the CD was missing. (YES, I said CD, I didn't have DVD then).
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days…
This is one of those harsh reality songs. This song always finds me when I'm dwelling, it's a pick me up song in my opinion. Things may be rough, but they could be worse and atleast we've still got our pride😅
RIP Merle Much Love
I take a lot of pride in what I am...a member of the US military. RIP Merle.
HOOAH..,.
Pride. N Merle. Haggard Love ❤️ you
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days…
Very true about a traveling musician’s life
Rest in peace merle haggard
this guy is great
Came here from Dean Martin's version. Love both of them and noth versions have their own warm character to them.
i had a green suite on my confirmation, and longer hair to. i take pride of that, anyone who dont take pride in what they are, shoud hide in shame...
Gif from God amazing talent
This song by Merle Haggard and Jim Croces I've got a name are two songs that tell you what you're made of.
Whose still listening to this in 2020??
PS: anyone know the year this was in?
Not sure, but it looks like mid to late 60s, early 70s at the latest.
Im here in 2021and this was recorded in 1968 :)
Lyrics:
Things I learned in a hobo jungle
Were things they never taught me in a class room
Like where to find a handout
While thumbing through Chicago in the afternoon
Hey I'm not bragging or complaining
I'm just talking to myself man to man
This old lentil fat I'm chewing
Didn't take a lot of doing
But I take a lot of pride in what I am
I guess I grew up a loner
Don't remember ever having any folks around
But I keep thumbing through the phone books
And looking for my Daddy's name in every town
And I meet lots of people
But I always end up leaving on the lam
Hey where I've been, where I'm going
I didn't take a lot of knowing
But I take a lot of pride in what I am
I never travel in a hurry
'Cause I got nobody waiting for me anywhere
Home is anywhere I'm living
If it's sleeping on some vacant beach or city square
Or if I'm working on some road gang
Or just living off the fat of our great land
I never been nobody's idol but at least I have a title
And I take a lot of pride in what I am
This old lentil fat I'm chewing
Didn't take a lot of doing
I take a lot of pride in what I am
Thanks. I always wondered what he ment when he said "mental fad" LOL. Lentil fat makes sense.
;)
Not at all being rude, but it is mental fat not lentil fat :)
@@brynnrains2946 But what does it mean then?
Im not 100% sure, but I just know that those are the lyrics.
Merle is the best / Total package, hank sr right there , all due respect to George Jones , but Merle’s songwriting seperates him
34 dislikes is a joke and has no clue in great country 🎵🎵🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶🎶. Merle is the great deal package.
GOD BLESS HOBO SHOESTRING!!!!!!!!!
"I've never been nobody's idol, but at least I got a title and I take a lot of pride in what I am."
I heard this song in a gay bar last night. This song took on a whole new meaning. Tears go here 😪
R R .....ummmmm, wtf were doin in a gay bar? Unless of course you're gay, but if you're not, what's that all about?
Eatin that rainbow stew
💛
A little hard time will make you a better man
Played at Ronnie Van Zant's funeral
Does anyone know a song of his with the name “proud of who I am”? I heard it on pandora once but I think it had the wrong name but I can’t seem to find it.
Are you thinking of "the way I am"?
ryan allen I figured out what it was. There was a glitch in my pandora that put that name over another song. The song was,”I’m bringing home some good news.”
Ranged Pluto oh yeah i love that song
BRANDED MAN..
Who would down vote this
Which show is this? When was it aired? Come on, you guys. Give a little background! You want to spread some information on Merle Haggard, right? After all, you're running his channel!
cool song on 17 of october 2015
Ronnie van zant of Lynyrd skynyrd was laid to rest to this song
What color were Merle’s eyes?? Green or brown?
I guess I grew up a loner.. don't remember having any folks around....
yes on feb 24 2015 cool peace
He's never been nobody's idol........really, Merle??? REALLY??? LOLOL
👍
Damn !!!! He was fighting alot of demons. Drugs but hard ones ya know ?
DAMN WHAT. DRUG WHAT. YA KNOW WHAT.
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days…
lol that scene.
that head thou
Merle ye olde ghost, live long in the jazz clubs of heaven
Early Merle
dean martin just own this song
"I grew up a loner" too...ALL RIGHTS GO TO MERLE.
He was a jokester lol
Things I learned in a hobo jungle......
Are things they never taught me in any classroom
Any complain?
Just love Merle Haggard song words very meaningful. Maybe USA President Donald Trump should listen the words of Merle songs "I Take A Lot Pride in who i'am"
Actually you dummy Merle sang a song about when a president walks through the WH doors and does what he says hell do well be eatin that rainbow stew. Trump fulfilled it
There's something off with him here. Not sure what it is.
sounds like the bass man is struggling a bit with some of the changes here. maybe it was that - or maybe it was the juxtaposition of singing about pride and having to do it in the middle of a giant merry-go-round set. Rest easy Merle. One of the greatest.
D'Ascoyne Yes, he seems more animated than usual, maybe even a little angry. I wonder if he might have had a few drinks before the show. But he still sounded fantastic!
Musicians were real back then, and not these prepackaged manufactured frauds many of them are today.
What happened to this dude's HEAD?!?!
He had a large brain
You may be cool but youll never be Merle Haggard in a green suit singing Hobo music cool
Does anyone know what year this was?
It's from 1968.
If its possible -- May be better than 'Gentle on my Mind'.....
So this is what Warren Beatty did prior to making Bonnie & Clyde?
Lol