Having been a Johnny Cash fan since the mid 1960's, I closed my eyes when Merle impersonated Johnny, and I actually got chills down my spine.... Dead-on PERFECT impression....
I was blessed to see Merle with Bonnie Owns in the late 1970's at Harrah's dinner show in Reno. Our tàble was right at the stage. Such a great show. He didn't talk too much, except to introduce the Strangers, but a good 3 hours of music.
Ralph Emery was a huge Merle Haggard fan, and so am I. This was really great! Ms. Bonnie was awesome as well. Her and Merle's voices blended perfectly. I always said the same about Buck and Don! 💙
Merle really like Ralph as well. So glad that relationship was so strong because we are left with lots of good audio recordings and video as a result of their admiration for each other. Really appreciate the comment.
I am an old school musician myself, love all the older artists and their music. I was fortunate enough to see Hag about a dozen times, even got to meet him once! Also met Ms. Bonnie, Norm, and Don Markham. Me and Don had a beer together at the bar, so cool!!! 💙
Merle such a great legend was he in Country music .Put him an Marty robbins together they work wonderful as a duet. They both wrote their own songs some of merles was a help from the woman he loved an adored so much Bonnie his wife whom helped him to get to where he is today. Merle was saddend when they parted but he knew an it shows when they sing together Bonnie was the love of his life THE ONE😥😥Bless them both an Marty voices silence at rest. Miss you all a true kiwi fan . The lord has u in his keeping we have u in our hearts never forgotten. Thanx to your boys merle to carry on traditon an martys son an daughter. Love an miss yous safe in the arms of our lord jesus Amen.🙏🙏❤❤❤😥
True. Country Music has gone to hell. We've got leftists, right wingers, hip hoppers , & non singers, & transgenders. Sign of the times. I rest My case. Bring back the Old Days !
Drinking became Merle's greatest talent, taking precedent over any other talent. Recorded songs are fine but never make the mistake of attending one of his live performances.
Auto tune was used but not the extent in recent years. Music has always evolved per each generation and always will. Life is a series of holding on and letting go.
My mom's absolute favorite singer. She used to tell me something about "he could eat crackers in her bed anytime!" Whew. He was an amazing singer and performer, even though I was a teenager, back then. I pretended not to listen, but I knew all the words to every song he sang...she had every album he recorded!
I know I’m gonna get flak for this? But Joaquin phoenix and Reese Witherspoon did it way better. No disrespect but it was amazing how Reese couldn’t even sing until she did that movie
The idea that you could go from Quentin to the Grand Old and singing with Marty Robbins doin him better than he does himself is fuckin insane. That's a story in itself but ain't nobody can tell it like that man himself. Rest easy Merle.
Yes I will be uploading more this week. The quality of the source wasn’t great but I have been able to upscale it and clean it up so I am pleased with the results. More to come!
@@mysteryjesus You're very welcome. I was in the same predicament, wanted to see the entire show for many years. Then u subscribed to Country Road TV, and there it was. Glad I could help.
I am and was a great fan of all of them. I was out there in bakersfeld during the period, no other better jump in the country music sound. But when did meerle and bonny divorce.? We're they married when he passed, and qre any of the sons hers.?
Thanks for sharing Zeek. Merle and Bonnie divorced in 1978 I believe. The fun thing is they stayed friends until Bonnie died and Bonnie was even a bridesmaid in Merle’s next wedding to Leona! Merle seemed to get every breath out of life he could!
My favorite Merle song. Lots of truth in these lyrics. I grew up poor and sworn my children would never have to experience the same pain. They didn’t nor have or will my grandchildren. Through hard work, sacrifices and faith 🙏
I can't fuckin believe that he does Johnny's voice so well and calls out Marty Robbins and it's actually Marty fuckin Robbins. This is solid gold right here!
That is real great talent...thanks you 😮 two ❤❤❤ RIP with my heartache forever and respect and admiration ! !👍👍👍♥️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 thoughts respectueuses to Owens family a d Haggardfamily 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤ (2023/03/]9) one more time great thanks with my heartache forever ❤❤❤
I lost all respect for Merle Haggard when I went to great lengths to get tickets for one of his concerts and he showed up so drunk he couldn't even remember the words to 'his' songs, much less sing them. No refunds!
I like see and heard bonnie owens with Merle haggard ❤❤❤❤❤ two jewels songers and greats legends country ❤❤❤ but I am happy when merle impérsonate Johnny (RIP with my great heartache and admiration) it is the hollyday thanks to you two unforgettables songwrighters and RIP In haeven with all you loved ❤❤❤❤ 💎💎💎😭😭😭🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 thoughts sincerely respectueuses to your familys 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 billions love infinity ❤❤❤
Merle took Bonnie away from Buck one night in my Uncle Tudors by Marriage Brothers Bar the Los Calabos ?, in TUCSON , the same Night Bonnie Hit Buck in the Mouth with a Whisky Bottle Leaving a Scar on his upper Lip,
Long with marty robins merel is one of the best singers ever not a sole on this planet in modern music or in siber space will match his unique voice and his amazing talent Rest in peace my friend your memory will always live on God bless you always 😢😂❤😢
My no 1 singer. He had so much talents, not just singing. He @ Bonnie were a lovely couple together. Bonnie was always Merles rock.Always there for him. RIP ALL THREE OF YOU. 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Having been a Johnny Cash fan since the mid 1960's, I closed my eyes when Merle impersonated Johnny, and I actually got chills down my spine.... Dead-on PERFECT impression....
None of the Male "Country" Singers today have an Ounce of the Talent that Merle Haggard had in the Very Tip Of His Pinky.
We’ll never see the likes of these artists again😪
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What a great talent! He had it all, talent, personality and good looks!
until the Bottle took him down
No kidding. He was so handsome charming yikes.
@@lindajensen9222 even tho he abused substances he lived a very full life and a very very king time. More than most
I was blessed to see Merle with Bonnie Owns in the late 1970's at Harrah's dinner show in Reno. Our tàble was right at the stage. Such a great show. He didn't talk too much, except to introduce the Strangers, but a good 3 hours of music.
Merle had a sense of humor to go along with his talent
This man was country music at it's very best, a true legend, his song's and music will live forever, love and miss you Merle, keep smiling buddy🎸🎸🎸🎸
Merle Haggard - absolutely one of the greatest!
He was THE greatest ! If we only had country singers with half of his talent today , maybe country music would be great again .
Yes he and Hank Williams were the 2 best.@@JustinBurkitt
Ralph Emery was a huge Merle Haggard fan, and so am I. This was really great! Ms. Bonnie was awesome as well. Her and Merle's voices blended perfectly. I always said the same about Buck and Don! 💙
Merle really like Ralph as well. So glad that relationship was so strong because we are left with lots of good audio recordings and video as a result of their admiration for each other. Really appreciate the comment.
I am an old school musician myself, love all the older artists and their music. I was fortunate enough to see Hag about a dozen times, even got to meet him once! Also met Ms. Bonnie, Norm, and Don Markham. Me and Don had a beer together at the bar, so cool!!! 💙
OMG..I never knew Merle was such a Perfect Impressionist!!
Merle Haggard is perfect, period.
IKR!? HE'S A PERFECT JOHNNY CASH!
He was so good at it too. Has made me laugh, many times.
Me , either! I sure enjoyed thia! I love both, Merle and Johnny!
Merle haggard one of a kind. R.I.P. Hag 🎸🎵🎶
I sure miss you M.H I miss your Sense of Humor RIP Angel 🕊️🌹🎶
To bad today Country is not this good. This is REAL COUNTRY. I love MARTY Robbins and MERLE. I was raised on Country music!
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Merle such a great legend was he in Country music .Put him an Marty robbins together they work wonderful as a duet. They both wrote their own songs some of merles was a help from the woman he loved an adored so much Bonnie his wife whom helped him to get to where he is today. Merle was saddend when they parted but he knew an it shows when they sing together Bonnie was the love of his life THE ONE😥😥Bless them both an Marty voices silence at rest. Miss you all a true kiwi fan . The lord has u in his keeping we have u in our hearts never forgotten. Thanx to your boys merle to carry on traditon an martys son an daughter. Love an miss yous safe in the arms of our lord jesus Amen.🙏🙏❤❤❤😥
True. Country Music has gone to hell. We've got leftists, right wingers, hip hoppers , & non singers, & transgenders. Sign of the times. I rest My case. Bring back the Old Days !
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Man he was spot on with his impressions.
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Back when there was true talent
Fantastic 👍🏻
Never get tired of watching this old stuff. Take me back.
Waylon is my favorite, but no one had the pure talent Merle had
Mine too
Drinking became Merle's greatest talent, taking precedent over any other talent.
Recorded songs are fine but never make the mistake of attending one of his live performances.
He was one of the greatest entertainers of all time.. I love watching him do impressions.
SADLY MISSED MERLE AN BONNIE GREAT DUET 💚💚💚☘☘⭐⭐
Back when musicians were entertainers and didn’t use auto tune.
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Auto tune was used but not the extent in recent years.
Music has always evolved per each generation and always will.
Life is a series of holding on and letting go.
Today they have no talent no voice. Absolute disgrace Nashville has become
Talking too fast
When men were men and women were smokin hot!
This is spot on!!! So many legends in one video! Merle was talented man!
GOSH DANG IT ,,,WOW 😃 HOW DOES HE SOUND JUST LIKE JOHNNY CASH ♥️🤗TALENT ON TOP OF TALENT ,I CANT EVEN THREAD A NEEDLE 😁
I could listen to him sing day and night and never get tired of him.
Hello 👋 Karen how are you doing?
@@jimrobert7239ciao Jim!🙋😊😍😘💘🌅🍀
Haven’t seen this part of the clip in yrs ❤️👍
Theres only one Merle. Country music aint the same without him...........
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I haven't stopped crying since 2016.
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My mom's absolute favorite singer. She used to tell me something about "he could eat crackers in her bed anytime!" Whew. He was an amazing singer and performer, even though I was a teenager, back then. I pretended not to listen, but I knew all the words to every song he sang...she had every album he recorded!
Now this is country music.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hey how are you doing..??
I freakin love MERLE, and he did Johnny Cash GREAT!!😁⚘
Hello Deb
@DannyLund-l3y doing good, hope you are too!👋😃
Wow!!!! He was amazing!!! Miss his music
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I know I’m gonna get flak for this? But Joaquin phoenix and Reese Witherspoon did it way better. No disrespect but it was amazing how Reese couldn’t even sing until she did that movie
Today's Country Aint Nothing Compared to Way Back Then
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The idea that you could go from Quentin to the Grand Old and singing with Marty Robbins doin him better than he does himself is fuckin insane. That's a story in itself but ain't nobody can tell it like that man himself. Rest easy Merle.
I would love to see much more of these specials.
Wow amazing! Never saw this before...do you have the entire show? Its been killing me for 30 years to see the entire thing
Yes I will be uploading more this week. The quality of the source wasn’t great but I have been able to upscale it and clean it up so I am pleased with the results. More to come!
@@Shakeyleg Great thanks so much!
You can rent the entire show on Country Road for $3. It's definitely worth renting it.
@@bigd1345 Big thank you for letting me know! Finally after all these years I saw the full show in its entirety.
@@mysteryjesus You're very welcome. I was in the same predicament, wanted to see the entire show for many years. Then u subscribed to Country Road TV, and there it was. Glad I could help.
Love merle he was having a good night,that night lol!!!
Merle was fantastic at doing impressions; he does Buck Owens really good too.
Marty Robbins, buck Owens, Johnny cash, and who ever else, one he said was impossible was possum
Wajlon Jennings
Yeah he did Buck Owens wife good too.... most people these days don't know or remember that Merle Haggard married Buck Owen's wife...
@@davidjessee7701 A lot of people know that, she never took Merle’s name.
I am and was a great fan of all of them.
I was out there in bakersfeld during the period, no other better jump in the country music sound.
But when did meerle and bonny divorce.?
We're they married when he passed, and qre any of the sons hers.?
Thanks for sharing Zeek. Merle and Bonnie divorced in 1978 I believe. The fun thing is they stayed friends until Bonnie died and Bonnie was even a bridesmaid in Merle’s next wedding to Leona! Merle seemed to get every breath out of life he could!
I Love ❤ all country 🎶 music 🎶
Dose any one know that Merle wife was
Buck Owen's wife.
He can imitate Johnny Cash 💸 real good.
Hello Linda. How’s your day going?
@@jimrobert7239 Just fine for the most part I'm in process of moving
@@lindavarbero3791 ok that’s great where you planning to move too?
@@jimrobert7239 I'm in N.Y. and staying .just moving with in the state.
@@lindavarbero3791 ok that’s nice then I’m in Florida I’ll love to be friends with you if that’s ok with you?
Best impersonation of Johnny ever.
Wow so great love Marty to thanks four this
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Wow - he does Johnny almost better than Johnny does Johnny - best impression of the Man in Black - ever
Yep
Wow a great impersonation of Johnny, maybe even the best ever!!!
I agree. Spooky how spot on it was.
Sleep well we all look forward to hear you sing in Heaven!
Yup definitely nailed it perfectly 😉
The good ole days . Today it’s the twilight zone. Just somewhere out there🤫
He was spot on...
He sounds exactly like him bruh 💀
The man was a golden God.
Merle is just the best there ever was
No one can do like the hag my favorite of all times
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He was one remarkable Man.
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We've got some great history here, and new history makers like Chris Stapleton as well. Thank you Merle & Bonnie 🙏🙏🇺🇸
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Wow love it
He was a good looking man
Wish there was still country
He should have been in the hall of fame way earlier than this
They were so cute together. She certainly provided him the music path
Always felt thru the years they held each other in a special place.
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My old mum used to get all hot and bothered when Merle was singing.
Poor ole bonnie never could hold a tune, rip sweetie 😥
My favorite Merle song. Lots of truth in these lyrics. I grew up poor and sworn my children would never have to experience the same pain. They didn’t nor have or will my grandchildren. Through hard work, sacrifices and faith 🙏
Meryl and Bonnie were good together and hadn't forgot Marty
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Wow he sounds like Johnny Cash, but Merle can immitate anyone, anywayl
Hello Denise how are you doing today?
Love this. It is priceless
I never knew Johnny Cash could do ventriloquism so well! lol
I hear that! Hag sounded just like him!
Hello 👋 Martha how are you doing today?
HaHAHEEH
Brilliant! Having way too much good natured fun. Today, these idiots are shooting one another. What have we come to? Betcha Johnny got a kick.
Smiling 🥲🥲🥲🥲
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Bonnie Owens was my cousin..
This is the country music that I grew up on.
"You're everything that people think I am.” -Cash to Haggard, idk but hearing that from one of the great ones is quite the compliment
I can't fuckin believe that he does Johnny's voice so well and calls out Marty Robbins and it's actually Marty fuckin Robbins. This is solid gold right here!
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So lovely Merle has having fun singing that song, just amazing.
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😮😮😢
@@marvindelchiaro3117 Hello
Saint Willie. That’s the way Kris Kristofferson described him.
Very.good mr.Haggard made a good imprussion of Mr Johnny cash Having fun
Hello how are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song
I was fortunate to have met Merle haggard and Ronnie Dunn and George strait backstage shook their hands
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7 years later and he is still liking comments, that sir and your guitar and singing skills, that makes you a legend in my book
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I just love this beutiful song takes me down memory lane in my teen i now 78 years s. Africa
To bad he never got to play in the Rainbow Hall in Kilmac
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Merle doing Johnny Cash? fantastic performance. May their souls rest well till we all meet again
That is real great talent...thanks you 😮
two ❤❤❤ RIP with my heartache forever and respect and admiration ! !👍👍👍♥️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 thoughts respectueuses to Owens family a d Haggardfamily 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤ (2023/03/]9) one more time great thanks with my heartache forever ❤❤❤
Hey how are you doing today?
If you played this in my home i would give you a dubbel 👍👍🙏❤
Wow!! That's so impressive.
I lost all respect for Merle Haggard when I went to great lengths to get tickets for one of his concerts and he showed up so drunk he couldn't even remember the words to 'his' songs, much less sing them.
No refunds!
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So handsome and funny!! Love him!!
Merle Haggard pass way
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He does pretty good as Johnny♥️Miss them all,everyone from old country are dying off.Thank God for videos ♥️
Simplemente el mejor , es mi Faborito ,!
I miss country music!
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Great job by Merle and Bonnie. Honey I'm gonna snowball to Jackson see if I care.Nothing like a little Johnny & June.!🎸🎼
WOW! 😳
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WOW!
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I had no idea he was an impersonator, he's Awesome ✨🇺🇲✨
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Incredible
🙏🤗🍺cheers
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I like see and heard bonnie owens with Merle haggard ❤❤❤❤❤ two jewels songers and greats legends country ❤❤❤ but I am happy when merle impérsonate Johnny (RIP with my great heartache and admiration) it is the hollyday thanks to you two unforgettables songwrighters and RIP In haeven with all you loved ❤❤❤❤ 💎💎💎😭😭😭🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 thoughts sincerely respectueuses to your familys 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 billions love infinity ❤❤❤
Merle took Bonnie away from Buck one night in my Uncle Tudors by Marriage Brothers Bar the Los Calabos ?, in TUCSON , the same Night Bonnie Hit Buck in the Mouth with a Whisky Bottle Leaving a Scar on his upper Lip,
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Hello how are you doing today?
Long with marty robins merel is one of the best singers ever not a sole on this planet in modern music or in siber space will match his unique voice and his amazing talent
Rest in peace my friend your memory will always live on God bless you always 😢😂❤😢
Fantastic
Oh wow where was this gem done at it fabulous.
Hello Cindy how are you doing?
Keep up the good work. Great song
Love this so much!
My no 1 singer. He had so much talents, not just singing. He @ Bonnie were a lovely couple together. Bonnie was always Merles rock.Always there for him. RIP ALL THREE OF YOU. 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Check out Bonnie in this short!
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He really can make some tear shearer!
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Wow, so talented!!
This was country music, @ it's best. The times have changed, the good times are really over for good.
"Just My Opinion"
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