Right on! It’s too bad most of the the more recent artists have been defining themselves as country, and that record companies feel they only have to promote and radio play these rock n roll jumping around and screaming artists in order to attract the youth. They could at least mix it up to show the newer additions what good listening is. Carrie Underwood is an outstanding singer but is about as much country as Taylor Swift wasn’t and who at least made an honest switch.
@@pgaboratwood4696 I wish the older true country artists would start a new music industry and promote the young stars that are truly country. It is so hard for them to get a start but if people like Dolly, George Strait, and Allen Jackson would support and promote them, I think it could make a great difference.
Waylon Jennings is my absolute favorite artist musician ,singer and songwriter ect....... but honestly his live performances were on a freakin nother mtfing level far far away that voice gives me the chills will cutting me down deep into my bones and last reason y I believe Waylon is #1 because of the way he could freakin rock and roll pick the fuckin shit like nobody I'd ever seen .... and watching him playing that telecaster 9n solos it was easy for him and he could make his telecaster talk to you and talk n talk..... but saying that I do believe that the Hagg is a #2 in my book.... both were very very good guitar players and songwriters and both can sings un different ways, both had their own style and sound
He was unequivocally the greatest all-around country music talent that ever lived. Singer, songwriter, musician, band leader, impressionist....no one comes close. It's a race for second place. There's Merle, and then there's everybody else.
Get ready for a great journey. I was listening to Merle when I was just a young kid because my dad was a fan. After my "rebel" days of rock and roll in my teen years I quickly became a solid fan of Merle. Still to this day I find songs that, even though I had heard before, I find new meaning in. Ask me what my favorite Merle Haggard song is and I'll tell you "All of them". I was able to go see him in concert in Branson, MO. , before his death. I was about 35 years old and surrounded by much older people. But when Merle came on stage I cried like a baby. I did the same the day he died. Don't just listen to his music. Hear it and feel it. It's some of the greatest music ever made.
@@dgoddard Hi Don. Thanks for sharing this with me. It must of been amazing to see Merle perform live! A fantastic memory you'll always cherish. I get what you mean when you say you feel his music. It certainly has something unique that brings out a lot of emotions. I read his book recently and it was so good to learn about his life journey coming from the man himself. I recommend it if you've not read it yet . A legend without a doubt.
@@andytrawets1478 I haven't read the books of his yet. He has a couple. I just don't have time to sit and read like I used to. I'd love for them to come out in audiobook format though.
Sorry about that entertainer. I never knew he was know as a goat 🐐 I'm a goat in the Korea astrology No wonder Meryl and I are goats who would of thunk it. I'll look up his info But..he had a great soul Nell
Poor Merle..he suffered so much in his personal life and health. Many people identify with him..miss yu Merle My wife cries almost at every song she hears yu singing.God bless m GOD BLESS
altadena57 - that was a Leona Williams reference , 3 rd wife , he said that numerous times , obviously that one the first time with the reaction of the band , greatness !!!!
10-18-2021 12:10am Mr Merle Haggard is The BEST of All Singers & The Strangers as His Band. They can't be Beat. I have been a Haggard Fan since I was 11 Yrs Old in 1967. And Still A Top Fan Today. Since The Loss of My Husband Bobby 46yrs together. 8-14-2021. Nov 2021 I started Back Listening to Mr Merle. Looked up His Family. Started Listing to Mr Merle, Noel Lee & Ben every night since Nov 2021. Sometimes Marty, Scott, Sweet Bonnie, Leonia Williams & Toba Keith. Love THE HAGGARD's 5 ROCK COUNTRY MUSIC.
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.
There's a reason why Merle Haggard was called things like "Poet of the Common Man" and "the Blue Collar Poet" because he could write so masterfully that he made it look easy.
Note what a great country guitar picker the man was. Rest in Peace to the real "Mr. Country." You could be high and happy as a kite when you showed up, but 30 minutes of Merle and you needed to go back home and thank your wife for all the things she's done for you...
One of the greatest country singers ever. I've listened to most of the late and great artist thru the years and Merle is right up at top with the other all time great artist in Country Music!!
This makes me think of late son. He was diagnosed with cancer. He came to stay with me but would go back to NYC for follow up every three months. He also seen sister nieces nephews family and friends. He call after he checkup said it was good news we were realized talked said goodbye and he would be home soon
How can he know exactly how I feel about my breakup? His lyrics are completely the thoughts in my head. It's either he's a mind reader or he's simply sympathetic and empathetic, which falls in line with his own life troubles and his artistic streak. And while I am sorry for his suffering he can't begin to know how much he's helped me and so many others.
Merle, Willie, and Freddy Powers wrote this during Merle's divorce. This is Merle's arrangement: I'll probably never see you eye to eye again This letter's meant to be my last farewell But you need to under-stand I'm nearly crazy You need to know my life has gone to hell Write me back and tell me why it ended Send a letter that I can show my heart I'll be somewhere between "I love you" and what you're feeling now Looking for a place to fall apart Looking for a place to fall apart Trying to find a place that I can leave my heart I need to be somewhere hiding when I feel the teardrops start Looking for a place to fall a-part I can't seem to justify your leaving me I'm bewildered as to how it all came down I thought everything was fine until your phone call The call that turned my world around Send me word and tell me why it ended I need some final proof to show my heart I'll be somewhere between "I love you" and what you're feeling now Looking for a place to fall apart - SOLO - Looking for a place to fall apart Trying to find a place that I can leave my heart I need to be somewhere hiding when I feel the teardrops start Looking for a place to fall apart
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…
Hell yeah!!! No banjo,steel guitar,fiddle. D new country artists make me cry & make Bob Wills & d rest of all traditional country artists turn in their grave after passing away.
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It is a sacrilege for the new country singers to call themselves “country “ when you compare them to real artists like Merle Haggard.
Right on! It’s too bad most of the the more recent artists have been defining themselves as country, and that record companies feel they only have to promote and radio play these rock n roll jumping around and screaming artists in order to attract the youth. They could at least mix it up to show the newer additions what good listening is. Carrie Underwood is an outstanding singer but is about as much country as Taylor Swift wasn’t and who at least made an honest switch.
@@pgaboratwood4696 I wish the older true country artists would start a new music industry and promote the young stars that are truly country. It is so hard for them to get a start but if people like Dolly, George Strait, and Allen Jackson would support and promote them, I think it could make a great difference.
It's also sacralige when these pop country singers put his name in their songs...... blasphemy.
Absolutely!!!!!
Waylon Jennings is my absolute favorite artist musician ,singer and songwriter ect....... but honestly his live performances were on a freakin nother mtfing level far far away that voice gives me the chills will cutting me down deep into my bones and last reason y I believe Waylon is #1 because of the way he could freakin rock and roll pick the fuckin shit like nobody I'd ever seen .... and watching him playing that telecaster 9n solos it was easy for him and he could make his telecaster talk to you and talk n talk..... but saying that I do believe that the Hagg is a #2 in my book.... both were very very good guitar players and songwriters and both can sings un different ways, both had their own style and sound
He was unequivocally the greatest all-around country music talent that ever lived. Singer, songwriter, musician, band leader, impressionist....no one comes close. It's a race for second place. There's Merle, and then there's everybody else.
I love Merle too but in my opinion Johnny Cash is the best.
Damn straight
I agree. I put Waylon in 2nd place(guitar, voice, song-writer) triple threat.
And its a far second
@@marccohen4571 q.
He is the greatest artist produced by country music. Period.
I'm 46 years old and only just discovered Merle a few weeks ago. The guys music blows me away. Simply amazing
Get ready for a great journey. I was listening to Merle when I was just a young kid because my dad was a fan. After my "rebel" days of rock and roll in my teen years I quickly became a solid fan of Merle. Still to this day I find songs that, even though I had heard before, I find new meaning in. Ask me what my favorite Merle Haggard song is and I'll tell you "All of them".
I was able to go see him in concert in Branson, MO. , before his death. I was about 35 years old and surrounded by much older people. But when Merle came on stage I cried like a baby. I did the same the day he died.
Don't just listen to his music. Hear it and feel it. It's some of the greatest music ever made.
@@dgoddard Hi Don. Thanks for sharing this with me. It must of been amazing to see Merle perform live! A fantastic memory you'll always cherish. I get what you mean when you say you feel his music. It certainly has something unique that brings out a lot of emotions. I read his book recently and it was so good to learn about his life journey coming from the man himself. I recommend it if you've not read it yet . A legend without a doubt.
@@andytrawets1478 I haven't read the books of his yet. He has a couple. I just don't have time to sit and read like I used to. I'd love for them to come out in audiobook format though.
I'm 49 and was introduced to him in my childhood. He's got me through many ups and downs.
Never to late to discover legends like Merle. RIP to one of my favorite musicians of all time
Forever the greatest all around talent country music has ever known.
Nobody else has ever come near him.
This is so sad and yet so beautiful, how many times have we looked for just such a place. Yes Merle you were so great
Willie's favorite haggard song!!
Undoubtedly the GOAT in country music. In 2020 still listening and reliving the memories hearing him as a boy.
Amen brother
He's my all time favorite entere
Sorry about that entertainer.
I never knew he was know as a goat 🐐
I'm a goat in the Korea astrology
No wonder Meryl and I are goats who would of thunk it.
I'll look up his info
But..he had a great soul
Nell
I miss Merle too. He's one of the best! R I. P. Merle! You will be missed, but never forgotten! We love you and your family!
Merle's voice is like smoked honey.
Wonderful verbal image!
Poor Merle..he suffered so much in his personal life and health.
Many people identify with him..miss yu Merle
My wife cries almost at every song she hears yu singing.God bless m
GOD BLESS
The undisputed True KING OF COUNTRY
1:48; "Thank God", and then he starts cracking up; What a contrast in emotions within this tear-jerk of a song. What a talent he had.
altadena57 - that was a Leona Williams reference , 3 rd wife , he said that numerous times , obviously that one the first time with the reaction of the band , greatness !!!!
Hilarious
When I'm down & out, I only want Merle....
One Bad Mother Trucker!!! Genuine, master song writer, for the common man.
There will no one every fill his shoes Love ya Merle
When the hurt is too much, merles the only one that can help me through.
Timeless. Still hits my heart to this day.
There is nothing no better than seeing him live he was so down to earth RIP Merle haggard
so glad that this showed up in my Recommendation Box: probably watch it a thousand times or more. Real Country Legend.Thanks Merle...
True greatness in a man and musician .
His voice and songs are carried in so many hearts and minds , .....
THE RED TURNER MERL HAGGARD 🌹
That's a nice thing to say, it's true...👍
10-18-2021 12:10am
Mr Merle Haggard is The BEST of All Singers & The Strangers as His Band. They can't be Beat. I have been a Haggard Fan since I was 11 Yrs Old in 1967. And Still A Top Fan Today. Since The Loss of My Husband Bobby 46yrs together. 8-14-2021.
Nov 2021 I started Back Listening to Mr Merle. Looked up His Family. Started Listing to Mr Merle, Noel Lee & Ben every night since Nov 2021. Sometimes Marty, Scott, Sweet Bonnie, Leonia Williams & Toba Keith. Love
THE HAGGARD's 5 ROCK COUNTRY MUSIC.
Truly a God given talent.Seems as natural as breathing to MERLE!!! Nice array of hats too. He wore them well.
This hit home right now... can't beat classic country.
Love this song Merle haggard was the best. RIP Merle.
Thanks, Merle. You were amongst the best of the best. We’ll see you when we get there, Sir. 😇 🤠
Miss you Merle ....I cry big tears sometimes 'cause you're gone :(
Same here
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.
Love Merle Haggard, he was one of a kind..and when you hear him you know it's Merle Haggard what a special man
There's a reason why Merle Haggard was called things like "Poet of the Common Man" and "the Blue Collar Poet" because he could write so masterfully that he made it look easy.
Hail RUclips to be able to so easily enjoy this legend's music forever more.
THE BEST EVER !!!!!!!
I love Merle too but in my opinion Johnny Cash is the best.
Note what a great country guitar picker the man was.
Rest in Peace to the real "Mr. Country."
You could be high and happy as a kite when you showed up, but 30 minutes of Merle and you needed to go back home and thank your wife for all the things she's done for you...
Just imagine what that Telecaster is worth now.
Jesus, that thing would sell for half a million...maybe more.
Merle is the country king in my opinion..
I like the way he plays his own lead licks ! Most country artist don’t do that these days !?
Sure miss this man. Love this song, well darn love them all
Most awesome man & his 🎸music so loved. 💞love you Mr. Merle.🎧🎼🎶. Thanks for sharing. Cheers🥂
Unforgettable loversong Merle you are one silver ring....love love and love the better countryman RIP ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏😭😭😭
One of the greatest country singers ever. I've listened to most of the late and great artist thru the years and Merle is right up at top with the other all time great artist in Country Music!!
What a gorgeous song. If Merle wrote it then he was a true genius. What a beautiful voice. I’m hoping I can find me a Merle Haggard t shirt.
The sound on this video is spot on
A true poet, songwriter and singer great performer and my favorite singer of country music. RIP Hag.
I seen him twice in concert, I grew up listening to the Hagg. He was great and the world has lost a talented artist. RiP
My favorite Singer!
If that don't jerk a tear in your eye, You are a rock!
Merle the best country singer on earth!
I get a empty feeling, knowing he's gone. But thank God, his memory live on
A brilliant performance....🎤🎸🎼👍🏴
This makes me think of late son. He was diagnosed with cancer. He came to stay with me but would go back to NYC for follow up every three months. He also seen sister nieces nephews family and friends. He call after he checkup said it was good news we were realized talked said goodbye and he would be home soon
I grew up listening to the Hag such a beautiful voice to hear. You'll be missed.
80s Merle is the best Merle IMO.
I saw him live with my brother. Great small outside venue in Pittsburgh ❤️
No words ❤
Probably my favorite Merle song.
One of my all time favs
CLEARS MY MIND AND SOUL
The World misses you already Merle..
I tried to go see him only months before he passed. He had to cancel his last shows. I miss him.
Love the song and surely love that voice!😍🎶💘🎶
incredible
Love his songs....
Bella canción, hasta ayer la descubrí, me gusta mucho cómo M. H. Cantaba.👏
Wow... Just wow...
Yeah definitely a real showman
Absolutely masterful performance.
Thius concert was his best voice and songs
Just when you’re on the brink of tears, he does something funny and you smile.
His voice is like butterscotch …. Scotch…. Something along those lines.
Simply the best
A place to fall apart💕 is some where between I love you and I miss you and a place I can leavee my heart 💞🥀😥 miss ya SWEETS 🔥🌹💋
How can he know exactly how I feel about my breakup? His lyrics are completely the thoughts in my head. It's either he's a mind reader or he's simply sympathetic and empathetic, which falls in line with his own life troubles and his artistic streak. And while I am sorry for his suffering he can't begin to know how much he's helped me and so many others.
OUR FAVO SINGER (AND SONG)!
Merle, Willie, and Freddy Powers wrote this during Merle's divorce. This is Merle's arrangement:
I'll probably never see you eye to eye again
This letter's meant to be my last farewell
But you need to under-stand I'm nearly crazy
You need to know my life has gone to hell
Write me back and tell me why it ended
Send a letter that I can show my heart
I'll be somewhere between "I love you" and what you're feeling now
Looking for a place to fall apart
Looking for a place to fall apart
Trying to find a place that I can leave my heart
I need to be somewhere hiding when I feel the teardrops start
Looking for a place to fall a-part
I can't seem to justify your leaving me
I'm bewildered as to how it all came down
I thought everything was fine until your phone call
The call that turned my world around
Send me word and tell me why it ended
I need some final proof to show my heart
I'll be somewhere between "I love you" and what you're feeling now
Looking for a place to fall apart
- SOLO -
Looking for a place to fall apart
Trying to find a place that I can leave my heart
I need to be somewhere hiding when I feel the teardrops start
Looking for a place to fall apart
Thank God. .... Too funny ...... Miss you Merle ! Rest in Peace.
MERLE 4 EVER FROM THE OLD SCHOOL I LOVED HIM ☆
GIANMARCO GROPPELLI: MOVIES REVIEWER-POET-WRITER-NOVELIST.
Superb 👏👏❤️
God damn I miss you buddy
Never thought I'd live to see this day
If don’t know Merle then you don’t know country music!!!!
I 've found my place already no need to look any more. Got nobody to see me now.
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…
Hell yeah!!! No banjo,steel guitar,fiddle. D new country artists make me cry & make Bob Wills & d rest of all traditional country artists turn in their grave after passing away.
I sometimes forget how accomplished a guitar player he was.
Miss Ya Hag!!
It's Friday night which means merle haggard night for me i love this so much it hurts ❤
Country soul❤
GENIUS, NEVER SEEMS HARD WORK,FOR MERLE, GLEN CAMPBELL,ANOTHER, VAN MORRISON,
Don't forget Johnny Cash.
God Bless Merle Haggard
Great
MERLE, GLEN CAMPBELL, GEORGE JONES, JIM REEVES, ROY ORBISON, THESE WERE THE GREATS FOR ME VOCALLY.
very..very..good music..
Cancion enblematica.gracias Merle
Beautiful
This fits me and its been over 3l yrs
I know the feeling Elaine. There's a man I have tried for 25 years to get over him and can't. I dream of him often .
I'm looking for a place to fall apart 💔.
Merle is one of the best❤❤❤❤
Deze song: Zo typerend!
I was in the crowd here
I can relate
This one fits me
Mom mert 73 your w filled my heart god be with you 🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘🍁🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
Best ever....
wish he’d played more guitar solos
Goat and it ain't close