My grandfather Gene Sullivan wrote this song and Merle sang it so beautifully! I love seeing all of the comments and wanted to thank you all for the kind words about the song! 🥰
Songs written with heart n soul & it is so lovely to be able to listen to magical sounds & the singers & lyricists who put it out there for us to appreciate in their Memory.
Bless your Grandpa’s heart for giving us all this gift! And for Merle Haggard for telling us. For me, first and foremost a story of hope, never to be underestimated!
I have been listening to many types of music since 1959 r.roll hank Williams frank Sinatra bet midler etc etc.but over the last 20 years I think merle is the best interepter of a country song I love his tribute to elvis album boy does he get into a song.who was the gentleman sharing the lovely solo. cant keep away from this post.
The Great Norm Stephens ,Norm played for Lefty Frizzell ( played on 'If You've Got the Money I've Got the Time ) and also for Hank Thompson. Just Eight songs recorded with Frizzell in 1950 and 1951 but considering that four of those songs went to the top of the charts, he was heard by millions nonetheless, influencing thousands of future country guitarists - including Merle Haggard
This is real music, nobody trying to outdo the next guy, no drummer pounding all over his drums, no bass player walking in and out of every chord change, nobody playing thousands of notes while the singer is singing. They don't make 'em like Merle anymore, that's for sure.
@@scorpion19142001 Before you start getting critical of someone else you might want to brush up on your grade school English. You wrote "They don't make 'em like Merle anymore" by adding "anymore" he clearly means no one has come along like him since he has gone. You best should quit trying to be smart people like you just the way you are.
I love this song too. So warm and touching. Beautiful words and melody that reaches into the soul. Of course it takes dearest Merle Haggard to make it into the beautiful piece of music that it is. Thank you, thank you, thank you! ❤ Mary.
Thank you to mr Gene Sullivan for the beautiful, touching words of the song you wrote. Then Merle Haggard was able to express what you were conveying in his beautiful gifted voice. Together complementing each other, and blessing us who can hear it over and over.
YES I PLAY HIS SONGS ALMOST EVERYDAY. HE WAS A MASTER SONG WRITER & SINGER. RIP I miss you but I play your songs all the time. My Doctor even named his new lil dog MERLE after 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's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days!!
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's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days…
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's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days!!
Within the void, left by Merle, George, Waylon, Marty, and far too many others for me to try to name, there exists no one to ever replace them. So I say, to those of us who remain, do not let their praises go unsung. Myself, honestly, I am having a tough time going on, with most all of my heroes gone. THAT is how much love I have for them. Farewell my Brothers, who helped lighten my struggle. Forever I love you!
what a lovely song .and merle haggard is the one i like to sing it.cant get it out of my mind im 83 and i cant stop humming it.your grandfather wrote a great song in 1940 .
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's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days.
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's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days!!
The ageless lead guitarist's smirk as he quietly kills it is worth gold (without taking anything away from all the others who did awesomly likewise...)
Another sublime rendition by Merle. A sweet girl, that Janie Fricke, too. She doesn't sing much of the song, but she adds to the warmth and beauty of the occasion.
Billy Bob's Texas will never be same without Merle . I remember when he bought everyone there a CC and water . Him and Willie were there the first night it opened . RIP Hag !!
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's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days.
The ultimate "band " of brothers, with 2 Hanks and a Merle to share the singing duties . They might just have a song or 2 to choose from as well . Some dream Robbie -- some dream !
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's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days.
In Ireland 🇮🇪 RIP Merle haggard..there will never be another stone cold country artist like u .....keep dancing singing on the kings chair in heaven. We love u more today than yesterday
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's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days!!
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's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days!!
I'm so glad that God put individuals like him on tjis earth. Good country music is what I have always liked. Brought up on it, things have xhanged too much , I think I know, I'm 87. Glad I am still able to enjoy. Love it
We are living in a very dangerous world now, to rhink that we cannot say a word, to explain something which is real, for fear of offending someone. Im 63 years of age, I live in Ireland and have been following your stuff for a while now. You are a real inspiration to others. Keep well and stay positive
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what a beauty.
Meldious voice, no words or sentence to describe.Thanks.
Well in this instance there is 1 word to describe it...MERLE
Beautiful song and singer Jim Ed
Beautiful ✌️❤️
I love this song 💞❤
My grandfather Gene Sullivan wrote this song and Merle sang it so beautifully! I love seeing all of the comments and wanted to thank you all for the kind words about the song! 🥰
Elvis also did a great interpretation of your grandfather's song. You must be one proud granddaughter.
Songs written with heart n soul & it is so lovely to be able to listen to magical sounds & the singers & lyricists who put it out there for us to appreciate in their Memory.
Bless your Grandpa’s heart for giving us all this gift! And for Merle Haggard for telling us. For me, first and foremost a story of hope, never to be underestimated!
Love, love this song!!!!
Love , love this song!
She is a perfect backup singer on this song, just enough to raise it up to another level.
What is the name of the female backup singer please?
Janie Fricke - Sang many national jingles and sang with the Lea Jane Singers harmony singers on 5000 songs before starting her solo and duet career.
Oh yes
@@jimmyjohnson8051 Thank you!
I have been listening to many types of music since 1959 r.roll hank Williams frank Sinatra bet midler etc etc.but over the last 20 years I think merle is the best interepter of a country song I love his tribute to elvis album boy does he get into a song.who was the gentleman sharing the lovely solo. cant keep away from this post.
The Great Norm Stephens ,Norm played for Lefty Frizzell ( played on 'If You've Got the Money I've Got the Time ) and also for Hank Thompson.
Just Eight songs recorded with Frizzell in 1950 and 1951
but considering that four of those songs went to
the top of the charts, he was heard by millions nonetheless, influencing thousands of future country
guitarists - including Merle Haggard
Tthat song is one of the greatest Classic songs of all time.
There are a few of us that remember 🙏🙏
This is real music, nobody trying to outdo the next guy, no drummer pounding all over his drums, no bass player walking in and out of every chord change, nobody playing thousands of notes while the singer is singing. They don't make 'em like Merle anymore, that's for sure.
I don't know about it! Marty Robbins, Don Williams, Sonny James. Patsy Cline, Doris Day, Dusty Springfield, shall I go on!
@@scorpion19142001 Before you start getting critical of someone else you might want to brush up on your grade school English. You wrote "They don't make 'em like Merle anymore" by adding "anymore" he clearly means no one has come along like him since he has gone. You best should quit trying to be smart people like you just the way you are.
@@rapier1954 --- I didn't write that! "Lee Jones", wrote it! I just wrote about other "Artists".
Mr. Merle sang his songs from his heart and soul and you can’t sing any better than that
Totally agree ... my favourite singer RIP Merle🌹💐🌹
Awesome soothing voice. Nobody can sing like Merle. Beautiful rhythm. RIP MERLE!. COUNTRY AT ITS BESTVEVER
Willie runs a very close 2nd but who cares,they're both great versions of this song.👏👏👏👏
I love this song too. So warm and touching. Beautiful words and melody that reaches into the soul. Of course it takes dearest Merle Haggard to make it into the beautiful piece of music that it is. Thank you, thank you, thank you! ❤ Mary.
Thanks for listening
Thank you to mr Gene Sullivan for the beautiful, touching words of the song you wrote. Then Merle Haggard was able to express what you were conveying in his beautiful gifted voice. Together complementing each other, and blessing us who can hear it over and over.
Wiley Walker & Gene Sullivan wrote that song and did it on WKY TV in Okla City, Ok. in the 50 s
👍.Everything beautiful 🌹🌷🌹💐❤️👍
I am 88 years old and it is still my favourite song
Nobody sings a tune like Mr. Merle Haggard.
That's the real country music
That was a really good show at Billy Bob's Texas in Ft. Worth , TX
Boy you got it all together. Merle you are singing in heaven. I know you are. Love you.
I listen to this song and almost don't want to listen to any other songs again.
Merle Haggard is the greatest country singer ever. Still have the picture of him on my wall my Papa gave me in 1976.
Lucky you, he is so the Very Best🎶🎶🎶❤️
Real country
He's the best in my mind
The best& made it look so easy.
Saludos desde Argentina . Excelente lo del cuadro en la pared
What a singer. Merle was unicorn. I hope he is stil singing in Heaven to the angels. There will never be a singer like him. RIP Merle. 💕❤️
I agree; I'm getting my Merle fix this a.m. When my blue moon turns again to gold; always Elvis and always Merle!!!!!!!
I met him in a bar one night in Bakersfield. The Bakersfield Sound will live forever in the hearts of its loyal fans. I will see you in heaven Merle
i will always miss merl , he had a voice and a way about him very few people are that gifted ,
The BEST country artist ever! Janelle in Houston
RIP, Merle. You will be greatly missed, but your songs from the heart will live on forever
Krissy from Salinas just "LOVES" your music to the moon and back!!...YEAH BABY!!!
One of my all time fave songs
YES I PLAY HIS SONGS ALMOST EVERYDAY. HE WAS A MASTER SONG WRITER & SINGER. RIP I miss you but I play your songs all the time. My Doctor even named his new lil dog MERLE after you!!
The biggest loss to Country Music, in a long time. The best.
No one else like Merle Haggard ..best country artist of all time! Loved that man..listen to his music everyday!!! Janelle in Houston
Such a beautiful song. Grew-up singing this song. ❤
Won’t ever be another Merle haggard! I really like that guitar music
Love ❤️ Merle and all his songs from the 60's through to 2016...
RIP now singing for the Angels.
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's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days!!
I'm 78 and I still listen to Merle, Willie, and all my 70's cowboy heroes! First in line is, of course Hank Williams & jr❤
I hope to find such a lovely man in my life. Is a great singer 🥰
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's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days…
Love listening to the music of Merle Haggard.
I can remember my dad singing this song to my mom after he had a couple of beers 🍺 I love to hear it!
BOY. THAT was sweet. And maybe the only place you will ever see TWO Merle Haggard Telecasters at one time ...
Unforgettable Merle Haggard ❤️
I cannot help but "tear up" when I listen to this song. Greatest ever. Thank heaven we have all these memories.
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's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days!!
Fabulous!
Mom mert 73 your tunes filled my heart again to make it another day may your tunes last forever 🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾🎸🎻🐎⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘🌎🌐☘🎋🎶🎶🤢🎶🎶🎶🤢👺🇲🇾🦠🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾
Thank you Merle. You were the greatest.RIP
Beautiful song great singer Merle i'll never forget yu.
Many people have sung this beautiful song, but none do it quite as well as Merle Thank you sharing it David.
Within the void, left by Merle, George, Waylon, Marty, and far too many others for me to try to name, there exists no one to ever replace them. So I say, to those of us who remain, do not let their praises go unsung. Myself, honestly, I am having a tough time going on, with most all of my heroes gone. THAT is how much love I have for them. Farewell my Brothers, who helped lighten my struggle. Forever I love you!
Jim Vanest We still have Willie
Only Willie left of the greats.
Faron Young and Dawn Sears....both irreplaceable singers.
JERRY LEE is still alive at 84. Another great ❤️
JERRY LEE ??
My great uncle Jasper Fouts loved this song,he would be 150 years old,I am 84 now,just a little boy when he heard it on radio
What I love about Merle is his integrity, his patriotism and the amazing gift of his great musical talent.]
GREAT GUY AND SINGER.
Morejerryplease
DANG !! HOW GOOD IS HIS MUSIC COULD LISTEN TO IT ALL DAY ALSO I MUST MENTION WILLIE NELSON ASWELL FROM SOUTH AUSTRALIA 5280
No one like the Hag...class of his own!
Very much enjoyable.
what a lovely song .and merle haggard is the one i like to sing it.cant get it out of my mind im 83 and i cant stop humming it.your grandfather wrote a great song in 1940 .
🥰🥰
@Hello Leslie how are you doing
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's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days.
I love this song so much& Merl Haggard.
Thank God for giving us MERLE HaGGARD
What do you admire most about Merle
Some of the best country music that ever existed! Merle was one of my first country music artists on cassette.
Ich habe ihn vor wenigen Jahren in Heilbronn Germany live erlebt.Bin dankbar dafür.RIP
Merle’s voice always so smooth like blue velvet. R.I.P. HAG.
vip....from brazil...
@Hello Reinaldo how are you doing
My favorite version of this song. We miss you, Merle!
@Hello How are you doing dear
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's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days!!
It's gonna be a long, looong time before the copy of Merla Haggard arrives
The ageless lead guitarist's smirk as he quietly kills it is worth gold (without taking anything away from all the others who did awesomly likewise...)
First time encounter this lovely song and the singer.
Stella Sitania
Check out his other great music
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71 years of age and sounds his finest.
Keep letting him singing different songs
On ne sen lasse jamais d ecouter, cest un genie, cette musique va droit au coeur, une mamie qui vous adorent et qui remercie pour les choix youtube
He STILL has that good low register, even as his high end drops off. What an amazing musician, American, country music prophet.
Merle was good of a musician as he was a singer, could listen to the music and the man forever.
This is country ! Thank you for sharing.
Merle umí,je to borec, škoda,že už není mezi námi, díky tam nahoru.😢
My dad used to sing this to my mom after a couple of beers! He had a good voice and we loved hearing him sing! Miss them both!
Heard this sung so many times, but this version is my favourite. And who better to sing it that Merle Haggard. Beautiful!
I can listen to Merle sing live all day long. Hands down, the best live act in country and there'll never be another.
...vergeten doen we je niet ....1937 - 2016
Another sublime rendition by Merle. A sweet girl, that Janie Fricke, too. She doesn't sing much of the song, but she adds to the warmth and beauty of the occasion.
Oh Janie Fricke
110%. Right on.
@@Vicstafit op B
She is still getting better
I cany say a lot class
My mom used ro sing this song every morning she had a beautiful voice❤
A beautiful song with stunning words, sung beautifully!
Billy Bob's Texas will never be same without Merle . I remember when he bought everyone there a CC and water . Him and Willie were there the first night it opened . RIP Hag !!
My favorite writer and what a voice..I miss you..
Just simply breathtaking
Simply the best treatment of this song.. Janie so adds to its perfection.
Who is the lady ?
Janie really harmonies so beautiful.
Very good song and, good music too.
Smashing song. Fall in love with this ❤️ beautiful song.
I love listening to this song 💓💓💓
Hello beautiful, hope you're doing great?
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's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days.
Our Jake often sang this one, by requests. Sure miss him.
Thank you, love this guy from afar, never forgotten
The ultimate "band " of brothers, with 2 Hanks and a Merle to share the singing duties . They might just have a song or 2 to choose from as well . Some dream Robbie -- some dream !
It is the best recording made by this artist among many others. ❤❤I have an ear for this I always did. 😊
I Ijust love this song Thanks Mr D'suza.for vidio. and thank you Mr Haggard.
Heavens Choir sounds all the better for having Merles amazing voice up there ! miss ya Merle 3>
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's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days.
Wonderful music 🎶🎵I grew 🎶🎵❤♥up on as a child ❤♥🎶
In Ireland 🇮🇪 RIP Merle haggard..there will never be another stone cold country artist like u .....keep dancing singing on the kings chair in heaven. We love u more today than yesterday
The very best traditional country music artist ever, singing, writing, playing guitar, playing fiddle. RIP Merle, you are so missed!!!
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's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days!!
This is nice.. Merle will be singing up yonder!! And quite right Merle..🙂💛⭐
My favorite of all time-----he will never be forgotten.
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's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days!!
Sometimes Merle just makes me cry
We miss you Merle. There will never be another like you.
Love this old song.my daddy would sing it to
Me ❤️
Never again will we see another Merle, quite a Legend...
I'm so glad that God put individuals like him on tjis earth. Good country music is what I have always liked. Brought up on it, things have xhanged too much , I think I know, I'm 87. Glad I am still able to enjoy. Love it
NO....... IT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER.....JUST SUPERB
We are living in a very dangerous world now, to rhink that we cannot say a word, to explain something which is real, for fear of offending someone. Im 63 years of age, I live in Ireland and have been following your stuff for a while now. You are a real inspiration to others. Keep well and stay positive
Purest sensitivity. Exquisite voice. Merle owns this.
That song is just so beautiful ,,,How lovely it would have been if Bonnie Owens was singing back up ...
Beautiful. Even the fiddle is harmonizing.
AT 82 I AM LATE TO THIS (knew Elvis first) BUT DANG!! I SO DO APPRECIATE MERLE'S VERSION!!!
It just doesn't get any better. Thanks, Merle! We're so proud of you!
Bv7
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A fantastic individualist America should be proud of such a talent wish the UK had something to offer
The Man!! This is the Real Deal! With Janie as eye candy and great backup vocals!!