Merle Haggard - Footlights

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  • @JMSTiger
    @JMSTiger 4 года назад +184

    I always tell people it is like this: There is Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and George Jones. You rank em how you like. But, those are the greatest. I love them all intensely. However, I have to put a thumb on the scales for Merle.

    • @kathrinemore1075
      @kathrinemore1075 3 года назад +8

      Yes 'n God Blessed my family, for Merle and Johnny being our cousins! Amen!

    • @jaybrown4857
      @jaybrown4857 3 года назад +7

      David has to be in there.

    • @jaybrown4857
      @jaybrown4857 3 года назад +3

      What about david

    • @JMSTiger
      @JMSTiger 3 года назад +3

      @@jaybrown4857 David Allan Coe???

    • @jaybrown4857
      @jaybrown4857 3 года назад +4

      @@JMSTiger yes he's hard to beat. Idk if he's any better but he is sure up there

  • @marilynmccormick3731
    @marilynmccormick3731 5 лет назад +16

    George Jones is considered king of country, but for me, It's always been Merle Haggard. I never tire of his mellow country voice. True country.

  • @artforward431
    @artforward431 7 лет назад +122

    You know whether you like country music or not you have to admit he had the most terrific Voice and a great instrumentalist I've listened to Merle since I was seventeen years old and he's my favourite of all time. Sure going to miss him. There will never be another to take his place. You sure can relate.

    • @valientevaliente9473
      @valientevaliente9473 2 года назад +4

      i agree.

    • @cnjoora
      @cnjoora 2 года назад +4

      I can relate. I never seem to get enough of him.

    • @richardsecules7994
      @richardsecules7994 2 года назад +4

      You and me both. My favorite of all time. Absolutely loved his style and voice. Thank you Hag.

    • @bfwinkler
      @bfwinkler 2 года назад +3

      Absolutely!

    • @ek19106
      @ek19106 2 года назад +4

      there'll never be another

  • @vsetkoumiera7683
    @vsetkoumiera7683 9 месяцев назад +8

    Damn I’m betting that just like myself there’s a lot of us 70’s babies that this song hit home to

  • @tnturner1959
    @tnturner1959 6 лет назад +26

    Thank you Merle for showing us what country music is all about.

  • @codysimpson9789
    @codysimpson9789 8 лет назад +227

    There's no way it gets any better than this. Love and miss ya Merle. R.I.P

    • @robertlindsay2131
      @robertlindsay2131 7 лет назад +8

      that's for sure

    • @daleledbetter3265
      @daleledbetter3265 7 лет назад +12

      You have it right Cody Simpson. The Great Hagg! If you do not love this you need to have a head check up! Gotta love Hagg. We all have to go sooner or latter. He sure had a super great run.

    • @jeremypritchard11
      @jeremypritchard11 6 лет назад +1

      Misery and gin.. Kern River..

    • @timlee2926
      @timlee2926 6 лет назад +1

      Don Williams was up therr

    • @johnnycherry5604
      @johnnycherry5604 5 лет назад

      Simply the best

  • @Hagfan789
    @Hagfan789 11 лет назад +15

    Boy ain't that Bonnie sumthin...how many years she spent singing behind Merle & she Always looks like there's no place she'd rather be. God Bless her.

    • @user-eo7li5ug5e
      @user-eo7li5ug5e Месяц назад

      She never stopped loving and worshiping her special man Merle. They were so perfect together. He must have broken her heart many times but she was always there for him ❤️

  • @sooz9433
    @sooz9433 2 года назад +24

    The perfect voice.
    This man was a National Treasure. 🎼🖤

  • @kentuckywildcat5489
    @kentuckywildcat5489 8 лет назад +74

    I'm 41 years old and I ain't got no place to go when it's over. Damn legend and legends will go on forever. RIP. You where country music.

    • @Forevertrue
      @Forevertrue 3 года назад +2

      I am old. And Sometimes I can hardly wait to get there for Jimmy, Momma, Merle, Johnny, John, Buck, Roy, Roy, and so many more that spelled out the word greatness.

    • @davidgalloway533
      @davidgalloway533 3 года назад +1

      Just can't stop listening to this songs, just can't stop thinking about the youthful days, you seem to love the music alot right, I can tell from your comment, they will be so glad to know that people are out there who cares and appreciate them so dearly.....by the way nice meeting you on here, I hope you are having a wonderful time out there right ????

    • @mthibodeaux
      @mthibodeaux 2 года назад +2

      I heard from a reliable source that he wrote this song with Red Simpson in mind. Pretty effing awesome

  • @jim5746
    @jim5746 Год назад +12

    You can see Bonnie Owen's in the background just in awe of his vocal talent.

    • @johngilbanni5891
      @johngilbanni5891 2 месяца назад +2

      I don’t know that anyone else ever had that kinda range and ability to hang onto a note.

    • @user-eo7li5ug5e
      @user-eo7li5ug5e Месяц назад +2

      Loved him always❤️

  • @trufflehound
    @trufflehound 7 лет назад +452

    Merle Haggard is the greatest country singing star that ever was. That's all there is to it.

  • @chevy2599
    @chevy2599 8 лет назад +15

    Ah... Footlights, gotta be my all time favourite. Thank you Merle.

  • @dannyroode5445
    @dannyroode5445 2 года назад +30

    Merle Haggard, greatest country singer, songwriter ever, hands down! His music covered so many different things about livin’ and life in general! He’s missed everyday, however he’s left us with a gift…..that gift is his music! RIP Merle, forever in the hearts of your many country music fans and country music fans in general!

  • @janetfarris3739
    @janetfarris3739 2 года назад +27

    Many of my favorite songs by Merle Haggard. I will never cease to stop loving and missing him 😢😔🙏

  • @waynehall7499
    @waynehall7499 Год назад +6

    Nothing like this coming out of Nashville now. Glad I can still see Merle on video

  • @gamecockbuddy
    @gamecockbuddy 11 лет назад +57

    Merle is the true KING of country music!!

  • @dennisw5591
    @dennisw5591 6 лет назад +5

    Merle Haggard was George Jones' favorite singer, and this was his favorite song. That speaks volumes in my book.

  • @unaupardapautu7180
    @unaupardapautu7180 3 года назад +22

    "Tonight we"ll kick the footlight out again..." oh how i love the Hag and his music... No one come close to this man.. RIP

  • @deliman9710
    @deliman9710 3 года назад +47

    Merle Haggard's "strangers" were a classy set of musicians.

  • @SeanTaniane
    @SeanTaniane 12 лет назад +51

    Merle Haggard, what can I say? Merle Haggard is one of the finest American Country Singers that ever lived.

    • @maryberg2159
      @maryberg2159 3 года назад

      K

    • @roederjeanette3087
      @roederjeanette3087 2 года назад

      Yes sir he is ...

    • @michaell5811
      @michaell5811 2 года назад

      Cash found him Johnny is the king

    • @scottweindegher
      @scottweindegher 2 года назад +1

      @@michaell5811 the story like that but as I hear he has a voice before cash came. But everything has way so that the story will go on.

  • @flospiegel881
    @flospiegel881 7 лет назад +67

    The greatest friend a song ever had. 'I'll never get over his passing because he helped me get through. some of the hardest times of my life. To me, in my heart, he was family.
    R.I.P. HAG ! you earned it buddy

    • @char4him99
      @char4him99 7 лет назад +7

      His songs brought me thru some dark times. This is both my sad music and my just living my life music.

    • @johnmurray9572
      @johnmurray9572 7 лет назад +3

      Charlotte Dickson nu

    • @timwilson8118
      @timwilson8118 3 года назад +2

      @@char4him99 Me too.

    • @koko-pu5vn
      @koko-pu5vn 2 года назад +1

      God Blessed you Merle. There'll never be another like you like you!! RIP.

  • @travishill2725
    @travishill2725 7 лет назад +54

    Dear Merle Haggard you are sorely missed !

  • @merlehaggardtopfan1439
    @merlehaggardtopfan1439 8 лет назад +25

    I was lucky enough to see him do this song last year. I was in the front row. Greatest time of my life!

  • @emmitt1
    @emmitt1 8 лет назад +11

    I love Bonnie's reaction at 3:00. She loved that guy. RIP

  • @ronaldjohnson902
    @ronaldjohnson902 8 лет назад +35

    Saw my friend Merle in 1982. Had a few drinks with him and a few members of his band. RIP my friend. Will see you on the other side. I'm hurting today! Your friend Ron.

  • @robertwootton2761
    @robertwootton2761 4 года назад +23

    I listened to Merle's music more than any other country singer. He is truly my favorite.

  • @donfawcett8460
    @donfawcett8460 8 лет назад +110

    He is the best as far as total package goes- songwriting ability, voice, guitar ability, performance, and the band around him is second to none. To me, taken together, he is the best and in his prime I would put his voice in category of someone like Sinatra.

    • @revcdp
      @revcdp 5 лет назад +6

      I think Merle would agree with you but he'd also say, have you ever listened to Marty Robbins or heard his band live?

    • @blantondylan92
      @blantondylan92 5 лет назад +1

      Without a doubt

    • @mloutherback
      @mloutherback 5 лет назад +8

      His voice was perfect in the late '60s, but the character it gained over the next four decades made it even more powerful. Damn, that guy was incredible.

    • @russtabbert3698
      @russtabbert3698 4 года назад

      There's a guy still out there named Hank William's Jr!!!!

    • @terrycoonce5119
      @terrycoonce5119 4 года назад +7

      Russ Tabbert as much as I love Hank Jr, he’s not on Merle’s level..

  • @benitapretti5689
    @benitapretti5689 8 лет назад +30

    So long Mr. Haggard. ThankYou for bein here a while.

  • @MrRamblinfever
    @MrRamblinfever 14 лет назад +10

    what a legend,truly the best singer i have not only his guitar skills,but his voice was so rich....real country back then

  • @querymark7289
    @querymark7289 4 года назад +14

    I think he sounds better live than in the studio, just dang awesome

    • @bobbydee1187
      @bobbydee1187 6 месяцев назад

      Studios just don’t do the job. Live is always better . Swift has to use vocal correct tuning. Haggard never had to. He was Natural.

  • @lilfranke5966
    @lilfranke5966 10 лет назад +42

    I'm 15 years old and country music has no place to go when it's over, so tonight we'll listen to haggard and jones, and kick out today's country songs.

    • @philw8049
      @philw8049 9 лет назад +2

      Preach it lil franke!

    • @dennismackey8169
      @dennismackey8169 9 лет назад +9

      ....15 huh?....well little brother....keep the faith.....there are enuff of u youngins who love the classics of
      country....to spawn a whole new generation of "legends in the making"......

    • @emmarobertson2117
      @emmarobertson2117 9 лет назад +12

      I was 15 when I started listening to country legends and I will never stop

    • @garydaltonolecountrymusic2711
      @garydaltonolecountrymusic2711 6 лет назад +2

      Word brotha

    • @forestmullins761
      @forestmullins761 3 года назад

      I used to listen to George strait a lot when I was eleven and twelve then by the time I was thirteen I found merle haggard the fugitive was the first song I heard by him and I loved it and before you know it I’m a big fan of Hank Williams and George Jones and earnest tubb bob wills and stuff

  • @ranchodeluxe1
    @ranchodeluxe1 8 лет назад +23

    Can't help but think that Hoss, Hag and Patsy are making sweet music in heaven.

  • @NCcowboys84
    @NCcowboys84 9 месяцев назад +3

    And once again.....I'm here and this song still hits ❤..........let's go ❤

  • @dalejones2574
    @dalejones2574 3 года назад +15

    We lost country when we lost Merle! He had the ability to reach into our heart and some how soothe the hurt! What a tremendous talent! Rest In Peace Merle you were the best!

  • @johnkinsley742
    @johnkinsley742 9 лет назад +12

    Im 65 and have allways loved this wonderful music Keep singing merle.

  • @hlfordiii
    @hlfordiii 10 лет назад +41

    I saw the Hag two nights ago in Winchester, VA. It was my third time seeing Merle. His voice isn't quite what it once was, but he's still better than most all these country "stars" of today. He played this song and sure enough walked away without no curtain call. If you have the chance go see him while you still can.

  • @wouldyalookatthat8045
    @wouldyalookatthat8045 8 лет назад +25

    We'll miss you. We loved you and we still do. You may not be with us anymore but your music will always stay.

  • @carolynbozeman3763
    @carolynbozeman3763 7 лет назад +44

    He opens his mouth an out flows greatness, never e another.

    • @davidgalloway533
      @davidgalloway533 3 года назад

      He is Indeed amazing, just can't stop listening to his songs, you seem to like his music alot, I can tell from your comment, he will be so glad to know that people are out there who cares and appreciate him so dearly....by the way nice meeting you on here, I hope you are having a wonderful time out there ???

  • @AmeisterAmerica
    @AmeisterAmerica 11 лет назад +11

    Lawd have mercy, since I was a little Girl I've loved the Hag :) his music will live on Long after this legends left us...Bless him.

    • @kennethwoodland152
      @kennethwoodland152 3 года назад

      Hi, how are you ?

    • @davidgalloway533
      @davidgalloway533 3 года назад

      He is Indeed amazing, just can't stop listening to his songs, you seem to like his music alot, I can tell from your comment, he will be so glad to know that people are out there who cares and appreciate him so dearly....by the way nice meeting you on here, I hope you are having a wonderful time out there ???

  • @mikemac7431
    @mikemac7431 8 лет назад +39

    gulp. He's not one of the best HE IS THE BEST! The voice, The melody the vocal melody the lyrics. This dude had it all. Such soulful performances. Man, What a legend.

    • @kevinleake536
      @kevinleake536 6 лет назад +2

      Mike Mac the man was a legend, long before we even knew it......my favorite movies are tie go back and listen to his early 80's concerts when I was in grade school and recognized his music off the radio.....I'm 44 years old and I ain't got no place to go when it's over, so I'll had hide my face and hit the stage and try to kick some footlights out again 😊😊😊😊😊

    • @nedrabradley7837
      @nedrabradley7837 6 лет назад +2

      Mike Mac so true there will never be another

    • @ripwheeler8175
      @ripwheeler8175 6 лет назад +1

      Not to mention a great guitar player . Best lead guitar / singer / writer hands down

  • @lionheart1867
    @lionheart1867 6 лет назад +10

    New country music might be tired but it ain't haggard? Merle is the greatest of all time! RIP Hag!

  • @user-cb3ui3oo8s
    @user-cb3ui3oo8s 27 дней назад +2

    Only Merle could Write Songs as inspiring as this 1. I Love it. Speaks volumes. Turn it up and reflect on his greatness. I learn a lot when I Listen to Deep Lyrics like this. God Bless you Bonnie and the boys. Proud of you all; we all are. Dream it and Be It. I think that's what the Hag did. Soon I'll see ya in Heaven our friend.

  • @carolynbozeman3763
    @carolynbozeman3763 7 лет назад +13

    I bet there is some great music being sang in heaven this year, I know my husband an brother are right up front , enjoying it.

    • @davidgalloway533
      @davidgalloway533 3 года назад +1

      He is Indeed amazing, just can't stop listening to his songs, you seem to like his music alot, I can tell from your comment, he will be so glad to know that people are out there who cares and appreciate him so dearly....by the way nice meeting you on here, I hope you are having a wonderful time out there ???.

  • @williamjarman9076
    @williamjarman9076 2 года назад +12

    That song has some great lyrics. How many times do you think Mearle went on stage feeling bad. Those footlights bright and in his face. But still had to smile for his fans. I think Mearle went down fast after he realized it was over as far as tours go. Grew up on Mearle and still listening at 63. What a great songwriter, musician and singer. There aren't many that were ever out there like that. ( Hank William's, Mearle Haggard, Kris kristofferson , Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan) They were songwriters first . And wrote many songs for many different artist including themselves, but out of all who among these greats I still have to say Hank William's and Mearle Haggard will always be at the top of the list. Takes a different breed to be able to do what Hank, Mearle, Kris, and Bob did . Songwriters first as I said and always Mearle Haggard will be my favorite of all time.

  • @mariahickson4369
    @mariahickson4369 6 лет назад +23

    What a voice ,what a brain ,what a genius.

  • @TheMaddog72
    @TheMaddog72 7 лет назад +23

    R.I.P. Merle you are the best ,will always play your songs !!!

  • @dixielandoutlaw7046
    @dixielandoutlaw7046 8 лет назад +47

    god bless merle hes better than all the others and he is the true king of country love ya bub

  • @carolwaller1741
    @carolwaller1741 7 лет назад +39

    Never will there be another mighty Merle!!!!😝😭😭😭

    • @jamiemartin1793
      @jamiemartin1793 5 лет назад +2

      Amen

    • @davidgalloway533
      @davidgalloway533 3 года назад +1

      He is Indeed amazing, just can't stop listening to his songs, you seem to like his music alot, I can tell from your comment, he will be so glad to know that people are out there who cares and appreciate him so dearly....by the way nice meeting you on here, I hope you are having a wonderful time out there ???.

  • @dzidraveveris-akesonveveri9779
    @dzidraveveris-akesonveveri9779 8 лет назад +11

    My Favorite Country Singing Hero and Comforting Footlight - Merle - God bless him! Thank you for the Music!

  • @bigcountry9210
    @bigcountry9210 Месяц назад +1

    How I would love to have these days back.

  • @mikegorrono6346
    @mikegorrono6346 8 лет назад +25

    This is the song that says it all ...about his work!

    • @honestbutugly
      @honestbutugly 7 лет назад +2

      asked him once what was his most honest and real song , this was it

  • @Hagfan789
    @Hagfan789 10 лет назад +21

    It just amazes me, you look in every Merle video & Bonnie is always into it & smiling...she always has that look like there is no other place she'd rather be than singing behind Merle..What a great lady. btw. this song was off Merle's 1979 album "Serving 190 Proof".

    • @rolytougas2603
      @rolytougas2603 10 лет назад +1

      I believe "Serving 190 Proof" was released in 1988

    • @Hagfan789
      @Hagfan789 10 лет назад +1

      Roly Tougas Well Roly, all my sources say "Serving 190 Proof" was released in May of 1979. If you have something that says different..I would love to check it out...

    • @rolytougas2603
      @rolytougas2603 10 лет назад +4

      Roly Tougas Further research tells me you are indeed correct sir

    • @ksr9t
      @ksr9t 10 лет назад +3

      Did you know that "Today I Started Loving You Again" was about Bonnie Owens and Merle She was married to Merle and Buck Owens (not at the same time lol)

    • @nedrabradley7837
      @nedrabradley7837 6 лет назад +4

      Hagfan789 He always loved and needed Bonnie.

  • @KFost1030
    @KFost1030 9 лет назад +10

    Started singing this song when I was a teenager. Now I am almost 41, like he says in the song. Time flies.

    • @davidgalloway533
      @davidgalloway533 3 года назад +1

      He is Indeed amazing, just can't stop listening to his songs, you seem to like his music alot, I can tell from your comment, he will be so glad to know that people are out there who cares and appreciate him so dearly....by the way nice meeting you on here, I hope you are having a wonderful time out there ???

  • @adolpholiverbush2
    @adolpholiverbush2 8 лет назад +99

    I wonder, if after he's gone, if the critics and "musical cognoscenti" will give him the proper accolades he has never gotten in his lifetime.
    The man is a GIANT in the country music pantheon.

    • @terrymartin9038
      @terrymartin9038 8 лет назад +12

      +Adolph Oliver Bush He'll be regarded as the greatest of all time...I'm confident of this...

    • @adolpholiverbush2
      @adolpholiverbush2 8 лет назад +3

      Terry Martin
      That's refreshing. Such a huge footprint on the c/w landscape.

    • @georgeburdett2747
      @georgeburdett2747 8 лет назад +9

      +Adolph Oliver Bush A giant of any music genre. One of the all time great singers and a great songwriter.

    • @charlesrollins4154
      @charlesrollins4154 8 лет назад +4

      we'll see

    • @adolpholiverbush2
      @adolpholiverbush2 8 лет назад +10

      He passed today. Think I'll spin some old Merle albums and remember him fondly.

  • @firefighterjake93602
    @firefighterjake93602 7 лет назад +17

    so graciously walked away without a curtain call...RIP hag.

  • @rogerrambo2653
    @rogerrambo2653 7 лет назад +9

    The best of all time ------total package !!!!!!!!! Merle Haggard

  • @symunut9316
    @symunut9316 3 года назад +4

    Watching Bonnie Owens in the background and she's in total awe of Merle. Imagine getting the show she got from him every night for all those years. I think he amazed her over and over again!

  • @jimb7165
    @jimb7165 12 лет назад +6

    i so love this song............. thanks Merle Haggard for sharing your beautiful talent.

  • @tanya4025
    @tanya4025 8 лет назад +5

    will still play this song over and over....

  • @donnasloan2227
    @donnasloan2227 5 лет назад +6

    King Of Country Music forever! Rest easy Hag, your still the best ♥️

    • @davidgalloway533
      @davidgalloway533 3 года назад +1

      He is Indeed amazing, just can't stop listening to his songs, you seem to like his music alot, I can tell from your comment, he will be so glad to know that people are out there who cares and appreciate him so dearly....by the way nice meeting you on here, I hope you are having a wonderful time out there ???

  • @bamamoondog9039
    @bamamoondog9039 9 лет назад +10

    The Living Legend Merle Haggard. Pure Country. Awesome Video. Great Memories.

  • @richardfox8168
    @richardfox8168 6 лет назад +8

    Never tire of hearing his music, not only an outstanding music writer but could also play guitar.

  • @ridgewoodave
    @ridgewoodave 8 лет назад +12

    One of the best of all time. Love You, Merle. Godspeed.

  • @lukewschneider
    @lukewschneider 5 лет назад +7

    love everything about this song. that guitar tone, holy crap. The solo is small, but i find myself playing it over and over. Anyone else do this? hahah

  • @DanTheDiggler
    @DanTheDiggler 6 лет назад +31

    You'll be missed Merle!! One of the best.
    Funny in this clip how his bassman didnt realy "take the ball"..

    • @davidgalloway533
      @davidgalloway533 3 года назад

      He is Indeed amazing, just can't stop listening to his songs, you seem to like his music alot, I can tell from your comment, he will be so glad to know that people are out there who cares and appreciate him so dearly....by the way nice meeting you on here, I hope you are having a wonderful time out there ???

    • @mikegoldsmith5173
      @mikegoldsmith5173 Год назад

      He really flubbed it on bass

  • @rubyw6738
    @rubyw6738 4 года назад +4

    I never get tired of listening to Merle Haggard. Listen every night ! Thanks for allowing his bigest fan to listen!

  • @allinbeam817
    @allinbeam817 6 лет назад +3

    If i was dropped off on an island and i could only listen to one artist for the rest of my life..it would be ol hag!...hands down.
    May your amazing music live forever!

  • @redirected
    @redirected 8 лет назад +35

    Rest in Peace Hag, it's a sad day

  • @janetfarris2771
    @janetfarris2771 3 года назад +3

    Tears still run down my face 😭 when. I play all the songs from Merle. Which I play dayly Merle and Willie. The best icons in music

    • @jim5746
      @jim5746 10 месяцев назад +2

      I hear you !

  • @juanitahamilton8490
    @juanitahamilton8490 4 года назад +3

    Gone but never forgotten .. my country hero .. I stil and will always listen to your music ... I only wish I would have seen more of your concerts .. I seen a lot .. and had every one of your albums ... now new age keeps me going with RUclips !! Thank you Merle ... u keep me grounded .... RIP my country music hero .. 🤟🙌🏼

    • @davidgalloway533
      @davidgalloway533 3 года назад +1

      He is Indeed amazing, just can't stop listening to his songs, you seem to like his music alot, I can tell from your comment, he will be so glad to know that people are out there who cares and appreciate him so dearly....by the way nice meeting you on here, I hope you are having a wonderful time out there ???

  • @joyceconnolly1914
    @joyceconnolly1914 5 лет назад +5

    Merle Haggard live just love it ,I value these live appearances, very relaxing and down to EARTH,music.

  • @terrymidcap8518
    @terrymidcap8518 7 лет назад +11

    love you merle your spirit lives amungst us.

  • @vic81635
    @vic81635 Год назад +2

    Merles girl 4EV 💯🌹🥰 I FELL FOR HIM AT 7 YRS YOUNG..I AM 56 NOW AND I LOVE EVERY SONG ...STILL NOW TO ETERNITY 🙂😍

    • @vic81635
      @vic81635 9 месяцев назад

      ​@@Davidholton0207 THUTH WINS LIES GET REWARDS ACCORDINGLY

  • @convitguard1
    @convitguard1 12 лет назад +2

    What a country singer, the soul, the voice, the Hag, and standing behind him Ms. Bonnie.

  • @kenjackson6085
    @kenjackson6085 6 лет назад +5

    Merle was the best,I've listened too him all my life and will finish out the rest as a haggard fan miss you Merle

  • @JAYRADO08
    @JAYRADO08 2 года назад +11

    This is the best version. When the live version is better than the studio version that’s a great artist

  • @primroseharan9749
    @primroseharan9749 5 лет назад +4

    Fantastic love this song from the brilliant merle one of the greatest singers thank you for this lovely post a legend

  • @chuckfunderburk7964
    @chuckfunderburk7964 10 месяцев назад +1

    Several years ago, my daughter have ma birthday present of a ticket to see Merle love in Charleston, SC. Best concert of my life. Merle was REAL and talented and ill always remember how joyous that evening was to me. God bless, Merle. Haggard like ive never been before... 😂Chuck

  • @crazyhorse7584
    @crazyhorse7584 2 года назад +2

    This show took place in 1987 at The Concord Pavilion in California. Merle WAS Country Soul.. R.I.P. Hag

  • @tripodx69
    @tripodx69 11 лет назад +3

    the man could sing the damned phone book and you'd still feel like he was giving you his very soul. love and respect for Merle.

  • @carolynbozeman3763
    @carolynbozeman3763 7 лет назад +9

    I grew up on his music, he was only four years older than .

    • @kennethwoodland152
      @kennethwoodland152 3 года назад

      Hi, how are you doing?

    • @davidgalloway533
      @davidgalloway533 3 года назад

      He is Indeed amazing, just can't stop listening to his songs, you seem to like his music alot, I can tell from your comment, he will be so glad to know that people are out there who cares and appreciate him so dearly....by the way nice meeting you on here, I hope you are having a wonderful time out there ???

  • @chadgraber8472
    @chadgraber8472 7 лет назад +3

    best Merle song ever. Heard this when I was 12 and have never questioned my love of good (aka old and actual country music, not rap and hip hop with a fake southern accent) ever again. This song cuts to the bone.

  • @roundyissac1046
    @roundyissac1046 8 лет назад +21

    God bless him, God rest his soul.

  • @ghtully
    @ghtully 7 месяцев назад +1

    When I was in the USAF I would come home on leave and my Dad and I would get some cold beer and listen Merle and George until we hours in the morning. I sure miss him and the good times we had

  • @janicedean1898
    @janicedean1898 8 лет назад +9

    love this song & Merle always the best !!

  • @derek0173
    @derek0173 4 года назад +5

    One of the best looking men in country music, look at him in his thirties. And a awesome singer

  • @paulhicks8869
    @paulhicks8869 7 лет назад +21

    he lived it the way he Sung it !

  • @dionvalentine4358
    @dionvalentine4358 4 года назад +7

    This man will never be replaced the greatest country singer that ever lived

  • @gabachabonita707
    @gabachabonita707 11 лет назад +4

    I WENT TO SEE HIM IN LAKE TAHOE IN 1982; AND HE SANG THIS SONG; GOD HE IS SO INCREDIBLE ONE OF THE BEST PERFORMERS EVER; AND HE IS FROM OKLAHOMA LIKE MY DAD

    • @robertcharter2633
      @robertcharter2633 4 года назад

      He was born in Oildale California.

    • @davidgalloway533
      @davidgalloway533 3 года назад

      He is Indeed amazing, just can't stop listening to his songs, you seem to like his music alot, I can tell from your comment, he will be so glad to know that people are out there who cares and appreciate him so dearly....by the way nice meeting you on here, I hope you are having a wonderful time out there ???

  • @duggancruz
    @duggancruz 4 года назад +6

    What can you say? Nothing but PURE COUNTRY MUSIC PERFECTION.

  • @BarbButler
    @BarbButler 7 лет назад +5

    💕 💞 💓 💗 💖 Amazing man... such profound lyrics... Legend.

  • @sheriffdoodle
    @sheriffdoodle 10 лет назад +17

    ARE YOU KIDDING ME ? SOOOOO GOOD MY BOY MERLE

  • @basgambler1211
    @basgambler1211 11 лет назад +1

    If we all want to really be honest, Merle is the great counrty singer. He one of the best song writers, plays the hell out of a guitar, and sings good.

  • @Rareed63
    @Rareed63 8 лет назад +27

    George Jones was his #1 fan what else needs to be said RIP Merle

  • @janetfarris3739
    @janetfarris3739 2 года назад +3

    Guess we. will never get over the loss of Merle Haggard

  • @susannestoddard412
    @susannestoddard412 6 лет назад +4

    Love his concerts - in my living room - thanks to youtube. His delivery is always unique - life. I have albums but they are not quite the same. He makes it look so easy -- nobody can deliver a song like he can. Smooth, controlled, tone, pitch all right on. Makes the music come alive. Never mind he is a fantastic guitarist and picker in his own right. And to think, he didn't want to sing, at first. His triumph over his struggles are an inspiration. Poet, musician, writer, entertainer extraordinaire. His arrangements, featuring his band members solos in his songs put a whole new level of class in Country music. He does Country Blues like no one else. He's one of the greats, however, never really given his due.

  • @curtisckey
    @curtisckey 7 лет назад +3

    I heard Merle say in an interview that this was his favorite song he'd written. Since a year ago, it's my favorite too.

  • @loraschultz772
    @loraschultz772 8 лет назад +7

    A great song by a wonderful man, and he is giving his greatest performance of all. Miss him already.

  • @justinkruse3330
    @justinkruse3330 4 года назад +4

    George Jones favorite Merle Haggard song. R.I.P George and Merle.

  • @primroseharan9749
    @primroseharan9749 5 лет назад +3

    Fantastic love this song from the fantastic merle thank you for this one of greats a legend