If I could only fly - Merle Haggard

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  • Опубліковано 4 лис 2010
  • This show was the first time I ever heard this great song. Still my favorite version. From 1986.

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  • @joyceplacek1961
    @joyceplacek1961 Рік тому +352

    Blaze Foley sang this song at my dad's memorial in 1984 . He loved and thought that my dad walked on water. He barely made it through the song. Rest in peace Blaze. And rest in peace to my father Clyde Buchanan. Writer of Austin Pickers.

  • @claytondavis3089
    @claytondavis3089 2 місяці тому +52

    The “new” country music can’t begin to compare to this classic melody!

  • @johnpastirchak1053
    @johnpastirchak1053 2 роки тому +112

    Who's still crying over Merle? Ok, I'll start... Me.

  • @147shawna
    @147shawna 6 місяців тому +67

    There's no-one today to compare with Mere Haggard

    • @nonreader
      @nonreader 24 дні тому +2

      There has never been - and never will be - anyone to compare with Merle Haggard.

    • @MarkBudge-qs3ch
      @MarkBudge-qs3ch 20 днів тому +1

      Not even close !!!

    • @jim5746
      @jim5746 2 дні тому

      Merle puts all the wannabe so called country singers to shame !!

  • @clydebaxter3072
    @clydebaxter3072 10 місяців тому +60

    I dedicate this to my Son Izaiah William Clyde Baxter whom perished tragically in a house fire August 11th 2023 Rest in Eternal Peace and Godspeed my sweet youngest prince.

    • @user-bn2uw4bx9p
      @user-bn2uw4bx9p 4 місяці тому +1

      😿🌈

    • @Tommy-fk4kc
      @Tommy-fk4kc 4 місяці тому +1

      amazing song choice

    • @jeaniewilliams3949
      @jeaniewilliams3949 4 місяці тому +4

      So sorry about your son wish you didn't have to go through that God bless you

    • @clydebaxter3072
      @clydebaxter3072 4 місяці тому +2

      @@jeaniewilliams3949 Thank you, bless you.

    • @tommythomson5806
      @tommythomson5806 3 місяці тому +2

      My heart goes out to you and your family.

  • @JackieParks-nq9th
    @JackieParks-nq9th 2 місяці тому +21

    Lord give us true heartfelt country music back, so sad we've lost them all.

  • @karenbritt8888
    @karenbritt8888 2 місяці тому +12

    Happy Birthday April 6 today❤❤❤Merle Haggard we still Love and miss ya. ❤️ ❤❤ you can fly now in Heaven. Bless your family ❤

  • @daveandersen2484
    @daveandersen2484 5 років тому +23

    knowing this was written by a troubled, sometimes homeless guy...seems to tear me up, putting myself in his, and all us other troubled souls shoes...if i could only fly...i sure wish we could all fly, to be near our loved ones, when we are lonely,and need to be near them...then for some strange reason, it makes me think of my loved ones who have passed away...if i could only fly to heaven to see them.

  • @kathleenmcwhirter3583
    @kathleenmcwhirter3583 2 роки тому +280

    I'm so glad the great Merle Haggard recorded this gorgeous song, written by Blaze Foley, giving it the far wider audience it deserves.

    • @mfort8487
      @mfort8487 2 роки тому +22

      Even listening to this version I can close my eyes and hear Blazes deep voice sing "and one more lonely night". I hope his soul is at rest. RIP

    • @danvitale1825
      @danvitale1825 2 роки тому +3

      ???

    • @tabathastaples7884
      @tabathastaples7884 Рік тому +3

      Shepherd's Chapel Network !!!!!!! Chapter by Chapter / Verse by Verse !!!!!!!

    • @fivedotsdave9723
      @fivedotsdave9723 Рік тому +5

      @@danvitale1825 Dan we're not all mind readers, what do you need to know?

    • @billpaul4013
      @billpaul4013 Рік тому +6

      Great song and great singer

  • @eddieswewney2496
    @eddieswewney2496 Рік тому +9

    I lost my 2 brothers 2 years ago and I have not got over them gone and never will Rip miss you forever 💔

  • @tammyward2932
    @tammyward2932 2 роки тому +21

    In all my years I've never heard this BEAUTIFUL SOULFUL HEARTFELT song and I've listened to country music my whole 50 plus years on this earth. It almost brings me to tears speaking directly to my heart!!! Blessings to ALL!! 😍🥰🙏💯🤍💜🤎🖤❤️🧡💛💙🥺😢🤗

  • @davidstokes8538
    @davidstokes8538 6 місяців тому +30

    The lyrics were amazing. Well done. Rip Merle and Blaze

  • @nigellambert4738
    @nigellambert4738 8 років тому +273

    People will be watching this outstanding performance in 50 years time - Merle will always be regarded as a truly great artist.

  • @mikeorenic7155
    @mikeorenic7155 2 роки тому +65

    There will never be another Merle Haggard .... You will be sadly missed

  • @bradfordsmith2897
    @bradfordsmith2897 2 роки тому +95

    When Merle says "I'll try", it gets me every time! 😥💙🎸

  • @moniqueaudet7129
    @moniqueaudet7129 6 місяців тому +22

    MERLE HAG THE REAL COUNTRY MUSIC LOVE YOU STILL ❤❤

  • @erichourihan6421
    @erichourihan6421 11 років тому +79

    This is what country music is supposed to sound like.

  • @johnschade90
    @johnschade90 2 роки тому +45

    Merle has the most beautiful voice I've ever heard.

  • @gregiles908
    @gregiles908 4 місяці тому +14

    Sweetest manly sound that can ever be produced. Glorious tones, marvelous sentiment, timeless delivery. ❤

  • @jerrylarch6556
    @jerrylarch6556 10 днів тому +1

    My wife died today. This song is the perfect expression of how I feel right now. It's so perfect I even have mobility issues and can't stand for very long ("I can hardly stand"). I MISS YOU PAULA!!! IF I COULD ONLY FLY!!!

  • @jamesavery9581
    @jamesavery9581 8 років тому +15

    Merle is the man.How great thou art.The man is amazing.Shame on the radio for denying his humble music.

  • @rogertripp167
    @rogertripp167 11 місяців тому +47

    Perfection at it's best! Words, melody, heartfelt emotion sung by the best voice ever to sing a country song, period! G.O.A.T.

    • @DeeMoback
      @DeeMoback 9 місяців тому +4

      Yup .....but should always mention Blaze...... always.... everytime..... always

    • @jamesy5962
      @jamesy5962 9 місяців тому

      ​v

    • @dunexapa1016
      @dunexapa1016 9 місяців тому +1

      I thank the Good Lord every day to be able to experience such beautiful music. This song is directly from the heart. Right straight from the heart.

    • @donnacarter2726
      @donnacarter2726 7 місяців тому

      ​@@dunexapa1016😅

  • @BoogityBarnes
    @BoogityBarnes 3 роки тому +8

    Written by Blaze Foley....one of my favorites. Saw him live in 1984 at the Outhouse in Austin. He crawled from under the pool table and got on stage to perform. Blew me away that night. I was recently divorced and missing my 4 year old daughter. Blaze's song is fantastic!

    • @BoogityBarnes
      @BoogityBarnes 3 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/69YCXgVdyR4/v-deo.html

  • @tjdinfl
    @tjdinfl Рік тому +13

    That’s the best damn song I’ve heard in 15 years.

  • @dunexapa1016
    @dunexapa1016 9 місяців тому +22

    Every note, ... perfection... just wow ... all I can say is thank you Merle .... simply, thank you... and God Bless ...

  • @rondickson7906
    @rondickson7906 Рік тому +39

    I never get tired of hearing this song or Merle singing it. I think of my daddy who took his life over 20 years ago. If I just fly to be with him for a time.

    • @joanbyrne111
      @joanbyrne111 Рік тому +1

      Sorry to hear about this from Ireland

    • @darylhouse9560
      @darylhouse9560 Рік тому +2

      Best to you ..and fly

    • @sbae8675
      @sbae8675 Рік тому +2

      My condolences to you my dad passed away he was a youngman at 54 but thanks to him im listening to merl kind regard.from ireland 🇮🇪this was one of his favourites

    • @tomcoryell
      @tomcoryell Рік тому +2

      I’m a survivor of my dad’s suicide as well. It’s been over 50 years and it still hurts. I’m sorry for your loss and I understand.

  • @gregpeterson3468
    @gregpeterson3468 4 роки тому +19

    I was driving in my truck listening to Sirius XM Prime country the day Merle died on his birthday I pulled over and shed some tears.... never get tired of listening to The Hag...God bless..

    • @jimd41
      @jimd41 4 роки тому

      I was at work and looked at my computer to see what was on the internet on Merle’s birthday. Not much. 10 minutes later my daughter called me and said Merle had passed. I couldn’t believe it. Hard day. Never be another.

  • @rubyw6738
    @rubyw6738 4 роки тому +123

    This man Merle Haggard, is the best country singer , as well as songwriter I have heard in my 85 years on this planet! Miss him greatly!

    • @kathyyansick5382
      @kathyyansick5382 3 роки тому

      ...be safe! ...your fortunate!

    • @paulimondi9017
      @paulimondi9017 3 роки тому +1

      Merle the Pearl.!.( ... most of the best often didn't prefer fame; fortune or notoriety, anonymous was often the answer. Best/ Least/ it gets nuts, I went to prison deliberately, as I had opportunity to do 2nd half of his concert/ -prov VA Memorial Hall/ James Burton. , well it's better to go all out ... the guitar sessions... Roy Nichols struggled to play this * technique! James B., was Merles favorite- acompaniment. Thinking.?.

    • @TheOneCleanHippy
      @TheOneCleanHippy 3 роки тому +4

      True, but he didn't write this song.

    • @willduniver8773
      @willduniver8773 3 роки тому +5

      Blaze foley wrote this song

    • @daleorestherhoover8193
      @daleorestherhoover8193 2 роки тому

      @@willduniver8773 here we are

  • @richardgergen4427
    @richardgergen4427 6 років тому +167

    Credit to Blaze Foley for writing this great song, and tp Merle for pouring his heart and soul into it.

  • @waynelockwood5277
    @waynelockwood5277 3 роки тому +31

    This is One Great Singer big time, no matter how many time's we listen to these great Singer's each time the Music just keep's getting better to listen too, doesn't it, God Bless you Merle Haggard and Family and Friend's Too Always.

  • @paolot8515
    @paolot8515 6 років тому +33

    George, weylon, Johnny, Buck, Glen, Merle, Marty, Country legends to the end. RIP

    • @joshuab3715
      @joshuab3715 3 роки тому +3

      And Blaze Foley. The writer of this song.

    • @guermeisterdoodlebug7980
      @guermeisterdoodlebug7980 2 роки тому

      It’s really brought into focus by juxtaposing them and their talents with the current crop of country music “stars.” Well, at least from what I know. Things got so bad that for the past few years all my music comes from UA-cam channels, mostly people in living rooms, bedrooms, and on porches. Even dropped my Serius/XM subscription.

  • @user-dm9my2lt4m
    @user-dm9my2lt4m 5 днів тому +1

    Pamela Ruth Lee. Pierce( my fiance) rip.loved merle. Great memories. Rip. Merle. Bless your family. ❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊

  • @lovinlife6630
    @lovinlife6630 8 років тому +47

    One of the greats of country music. I believe that when he sang this song, the words had real meaning to him. He will be greatly missed.

  • @waynelockwood9570
    @waynelockwood9570 2 роки тому +5

    Here is A Great Country Music Artist big time Who Knew How to make A greta Song like This Sound Even better when Merle Haggard sing's it , A great Singer indeed.

  • @randallmanning7182
    @randallmanning7182 5 років тому +11

    If we could only fly, there'd be no more lonely nights

  • @Khuttu2
    @Khuttu2 11 місяців тому +9

    Thank you Merle for this beautiful song it brings me to tears each time yet I love it so.

    • @Officialmichferit504uc
      @Officialmichferit504uc 11 місяців тому +1

      sending love,honesty and frankness make you vulnerable, did you watch this at live?

    • @BobPapadopoulos
      @BobPapadopoulos 9 місяців тому

      The original Blaze Foley version is untoppable though.

  • @razorsharptokill
    @razorsharptokill 10 років тому +47

    I miss country music like this! Grew up on Merle haggard music.

    • @davidsaltz5708
      @davidsaltz5708 5 років тому +2

      razorsharptokill l loved him tooCNN

  • @robertrouse4264
    @robertrouse4264 8 років тому +13

    He Can Fly Now..............On Angels Wings. This Song Is Like A Potato Chip.............I Can't Listen Just One Time. Love It !!!

  • @ChucknArkansas
    @ChucknArkansas 6 років тому +4

    Yep, best damn song I've heard I've heard in fifteen years................no doubt!!!!!

  • @charlieboy1701
    @charlieboy1701 3 роки тому +152

    Dear everyone- Merle didn’t give a direct shout out to Blaze, but by making a perfect version of this song, he made some folks like me look it up. Now I , Sinatra fan, am also a fan of Merle and Blaze. When you have talent like these three gentlemen, a brick wall can’t keep you from busting trough.

    • @valientevaliente9473
      @valientevaliente9473 3 роки тому +3

      as the qoute say:people not believe if thing not see

    • @outisfound9956
      @outisfound9956 2 роки тому +12

      Love Merle, but Blaze live in a backyard was the haunting way to hear it.

    • @chipmcdowell7043
      @chipmcdowell7043 2 роки тому +6

      @@outisfound9956 Blaze's version was on key with his hearts feeling!! Blaze was over looked and not accepted!! Sad

    • @murph3001
      @murph3001 2 роки тому +4

      You make a great musical point !!!! Great music does not stay locked up in a certain genre. Sinatra __ Whilly __ Haggard ___ great ballad singers __ great music___ label it any way you want

    • @billridge7854
      @billridge7854 2 роки тому +3

      Sinatra?

  • @mikehancock6103
    @mikehancock6103 4 роки тому +222

    Still listening January, 2020. Will listen until I no longer am able.♥️👍

    • @1marmona
      @1marmona 4 роки тому +1

      Mike Hancock 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

    • @1marmona
      @1marmona 4 роки тому +3

      Mike Hancock, Merle could do no wrong, still can’t!!

    • @straighttjacket666
      @straighttjacket666 4 роки тому +5

      Merle is the beast, you'll always live strong and hard in Canada.thanks for yur years...

    • @culinariadane2195
      @culinariadane2195 4 роки тому +2

      @@1marmona adoro as canções de merle Haggard uma pena q já não está entre nós meu nome é neuza

    • @charlieboy1701
      @charlieboy1701 3 роки тому +1

      Amen.

  • @1alniter
    @1alniter 8 років тому +45

    Even with all of his talent, he was such a humble man

    • @stoneydalat179
      @stoneydalat179 Рік тому +2

      Merle haggard was such a great man in different ways @Mary Johnson, he was so blessed

  • @sandraberube641
    @sandraberube641 3 роки тому +1

    Right on Merle Haggard, just so beautiful great song, 👏👏🎶🎵🤠🎸👏👏💜🥰🇺🇸🇨🇦💜🥰👏👏👍👍👍2021

  • @guitarman3968
    @guitarman3968 2 роки тому +21

    RIP, Merle. You are irreplaceable.

  • @elizabethmitchell9113
    @elizabethmitchell9113 3 роки тому +35

    A legend. I can't hardly listen without crying. So many memories wrapped up in his music.

    • @tammyward2932
      @tammyward2932 2 роки тому +1

      Me too!🤗😢💯🙏💙

    • @lisalopez7488
      @lisalopez7488 Рік тому +2

      Our times were so good. Memories come slip through our souls.

    • @tammyward2932
      @tammyward2932 Рік тому +1

      @@lisalopez7488 , Absolutely 💯 🤗 Gone but NEVER FORGOTTEN! Peace to you! 🤗💯🙏🌺

    • @LarryBill-ei8kh
      @LarryBill-ei8kh 10 місяців тому +1

      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!!!

  • @franbaker7638
    @franbaker7638 8 років тому +82

    Wow, Merle Haggard at his best. Heaven's choir has a new, strong voice. RIP.

    • @stoneydalat179
      @stoneydalat179 Рік тому +1

      Wow ☺️. Heaven's choir, that's a good one @Fran Baker

    • @billridge7854
      @billridge7854 Рік тому

      Don't know where he's
      Sanging it,but he'll damn shore be branging it

    • @shadowflowers747
      @shadowflowers747 Рік тому

      @@stoneydalat179 Heavens Choirs the greatest choir of em all ❤

  • @gailwalker9345
    @gailwalker9345 8 місяців тому +11

    Makes me cry everytime so deep and heartfelt. A master of emotions.❤

  • @RonTimmonsM1
    @RonTimmonsM1 2 роки тому +11

    What a great time for music there are no computers and all these musicians were playing live in front of an audience on TV how amazing is that? Not only that but the lead guitar player is absolutely amazing I certainly would like to know who he is. I absolutely love this song too. Cheers to everyone who loves good music that is made by real musicians

  • @richarddando2009
    @richarddando2009 8 років тому +65

    Merle and Blaze met today.....R.I.P.

  • @patcarter5126
    @patcarter5126 4 роки тому +55

    Love Merle and his rendition of this touching song. RIP Merle and Blaze. :)

    • @stoneydalat179
      @stoneydalat179 Рік тому +1

      This song is really touching @Pat Carter. Merle was so blessed, may is gentle soul rest in peace ☮️

    • @LarryBill-ei8kh
      @LarryBill-ei8kh 10 місяців тому

      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!!!

  • @colinwood387
    @colinwood387 11 місяців тому +8

    Meryl was an incredible artist and his style of singing was unique he performed this brilliantly

  • @bingbonk
    @bingbonk 8 років тому +593

    "If I Could Only Fly" was written by the late Blaze Foley, a sometimes-homeless Austin songwriter and performer. Blaze was really hoping that somehow Merle would hear his song and record it.

    • @Voltaire1955
      @Voltaire1955 5 років тому +26

      My problem as a Musician is I'm easily pulled in different directions-lacking discipline I guess. So now I'm working on Clay Pigeons and of course I had to hear Merle cover this masterful song. I wouldn't touch this after Merle, I'd never feel adequate..

    • @WallyVanRiper1
      @WallyVanRiper1 5 років тому +11

      Oh, it's all about YOU, isn't it?

    • @WindEnergy
      @WindEnergy 5 років тому +46

      bingbonk Thanks for giving Blaze the credit he deserves.

    • @donkeydee9133
      @donkeydee9133 4 роки тому +3

      @@WindEnergy Morrow didn't write this song another feather rodak and Merle started singing it

    • @WindEnergy
      @WindEnergy 4 роки тому +3

      Marvin Calvert metal detector Who is Morrow? What is rodak?

  • @billyganoesr6546
    @billyganoesr6546 Рік тому +12

    Gorgeous song ❤

  • @jeremybauman1753
    @jeremybauman1753 6 місяців тому +1

    Myyyy, what a high hat Merle!!

  • @SuperGrandlady
    @SuperGrandlady 7 років тому +39

    Love the violin , and the sound of it, love the way that Merle Haggard sings too. Just think he sang this song in 1986and here I am listening to him today.

    • @stoneydalat179
      @stoneydalat179 Рік тому +1

      He was blessed with such great talent, Merle's beautiful songs and memories will live on forever 😭. I'm listening to him almost all day here @Jeanette McMaster. Hope you doing good?

    • @billridge7854
      @billridge7854 Рік тому +2

      Listening to Merle&Willie was like
      Jamming w/ family

  • @lewie7820
    @lewie7820 Рік тому +5

    Have always loved country music. Merle is the reason. Been listening to Merle since the 1960's ...........

  • @tyecurtis7228
    @tyecurtis7228 5 років тому +3

    If you see my dad in heaven. Sing him this song Mr Merle. I grew up on your music. Miss you and my dad.

  • @elizabethmeyer7709
    @elizabethmeyer7709 3 роки тому +2

    OMG he kissed my hand and said you are one beautiful lady ❤️ what a nice memories

  • @robertluffman4256
    @robertluffman4256 Рік тому +1

    My god😮 how did I forget about this song! I'm 66 on my last sunset! If I could only fly! 😢

  • @jeffreyscott4564
    @jeffreyscott4564 4 роки тому +40

    I love the emotion Merle has in his voice when he sings this heartfelt ballad. I wish he'd mentioned Blaze Foley and given credit to the man who wrote the song.
    None the less,, Merle nails it and his rendition is so moving

  • @wademarchand4441
    @wademarchand4441 2 місяці тому +1

    Never heard this before beautiful song. Merle does a Great job as usual! One of the Best.

  • @debbiemcwilliams2789
    @debbiemcwilliams2789 2 роки тому +1

    Ralph Emory brought us all the best artist...he will be missed as is Merle, Waylon and Hank Sr

  • @karenbritt8888
    @karenbritt8888 6 місяців тому +3

    Merle Haggard enough said, Merle you can fly now ,Love and Miss you Mr Merle Haggard long live Haggard's songs, what a great man❤❤❤

  • @joancrawfordhill5729
    @joancrawfordhill5729 Рік тому +6

    He had a very good voice no one else compared

    • @anelladambrosio2513
      @anelladambrosio2513 Рік тому

      ​@@MarcosBryant-lj8ziciao Marco! 🙋‍♀️😍😘💘🌅🍀

  • @bowesman1000
    @bowesman1000 2 роки тому +1

    it was like 88 when i think i played this song at least 30 times straight on cd when i first got it. on my expensive alpine system in my big work van it sounded like best music i had ever heard.

  • @robertbrown8416
    @robertbrown8416 5 місяців тому +1

    Merle Haggard is the True King: " of Country Music!!!! Then George Straight

  • @tanana3000
    @tanana3000 8 років тому +909

    Great job by Merle, but wish he would have mentioned Blaze Foley. Blaze hardly ever gets recognized for the great songwriter he was.

    • @melanienichols4756
      @melanienichols4756 4 роки тому +69

      I thought the same thing. It is poetry, and Merle reads it well, but he should have given a nod to the poet.

    • @myrawilliamson8012
      @myrawilliamson8012 4 роки тому +20

      One and only Merle and praise to the writer ❤️

    • @evehummel8063
      @evehummel8063 4 роки тому +2

      Neko case
      John the Baptist

    • @ArcoZakus
      @ArcoZakus 4 роки тому +11

      Tanner Kingery,
      Few songwriters get the credit they deserve, even if they are not great.

    • @luluwinke6581
      @luluwinke6581 4 роки тому +34

      well, I hope Mr. Foley knows how much I love this song. 2020

  • @murph5438
    @murph5438 11 років тому +65

    An absolute masterpiece - the song - the performance --- it does touch the soul --- that's what beauty does

  • @patsyeast1584
    @patsyeast1584 6 років тому +6

    There will never be another Merle Haggard and no one else can even capture that voice..

    • @LarryBill-ei8kh
      @LarryBill-ei8kh 10 місяців тому

      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!!!

  • @michaelferguson5657
    @michaelferguson5657 7 років тому +1

    Merle has always been my favorite country artist and writer I will miss him with all my heart just hope they have a guitar in heaven with his name on it

  • @rohitbrandon
    @rohitbrandon 8 років тому +20

    Such great depth, such new height - such greatness. Merle you are a star forever. RIP

  • @hairybear1975
    @hairybear1975 4 роки тому +6

    My brother kept listening to this song a few days before he suddenly passed away. Not sure if he knew something. But this was played at his funeral.

  • @shawngilbert4900
    @shawngilbert4900 4 роки тому +5

    I thank God, I was able growing up to Merle’s music

  • @davidetcheverry944
    @davidetcheverry944 11 місяців тому +1

    miss you hag.............shhhhhhht, life is to short......thanks......

  • @ursfroussos9883
    @ursfroussos9883 8 років тому +6

    I`m sad, one more of younger year heroes passed away, times are changing but they`re not getting better. I`ll miss you. RIP.

  • @countryjazzjohnny
    @countryjazzjohnny  13 років тому +153

    Merle gave Blaze a lot of credit. I heard that he tried to purchase Blaze's catalogue, but couldn't work it out with Blaze's family. There's a Blaze documentary where Merle is interviewed, and he said that Blaze died a hero. What better tribute than for the greatest singer ever to do your song...

    • @joannelucas3703
      @joannelucas3703 7 років тому +1

      countryjazzjohnny you

    • @promisesrkept
      @promisesrkept 3 роки тому +16

      The greatest singer but also the greatest musician and song writer! Merle should be in every Hall of Fame that exists.

    • @jeremysaum693
      @jeremysaum693 3 роки тому +1

      I heard he refused to give credit for some time

    • @kennywebb3196
      @kennywebb3196 3 роки тому +7

      I been asshole deep in Blaze and John Prine and of Course Merle and George the last week or so.

    • @contactcontact7898
      @contactcontact7898 3 роки тому +3

      No he did not

  • @sandramoore
    @sandramoore 5 місяців тому +2

    I never heard this before, Now I think this was one of Merle Haggard's best.

    • @eder7468
      @eder7468 3 місяці тому

      Check out the original songwriters version. Blaze Foley - If I can only fly

  • @murielrichardson3922
    @murielrichardson3922 2 роки тому +2

    I started to love 💘country music at age 18 & never looked back. I love all kind of music 🎶 but this is my favorite kind. Country music speaks to me & we actually can understand every word of it. God bless country music writers & singers.

  • @0802turtleman
    @0802turtleman 5 років тому +10

    How can anyone give this beautiful song a thumbs down? You

  • @sentimentaloldme
    @sentimentaloldme 8 років тому +30

    How I loved this guy when he sang...R. I. P. my friend.

  • @terrychase543
    @terrychase543 2 роки тому

    ive loved this fabulous singer snice 1965he brings lifeto hissong which i still sing today rip hag

  • @paulausherman727
    @paulausherman727 5 місяців тому +1

    Such a deep song, rip
    Merle & Blaze

  • @Boxframe98
    @Boxframe98 6 років тому +37

    What a beautiful song. Sure do miss you Merle. Glad your music is still here to enjoy, I never get tired of his voice. So much emotion and depth of soul. I love the way he interprets every song he sings he left so many gifts for us to hold on to.

    • @davidmoore2325
      @davidmoore2325 Рік тому +1

      Hello dear,how are you doing?

    • @anelladambrosio2513
      @anelladambrosio2513 Рік тому

      @@davidmoore2325 ciao David!come stai?😍😘❤️🎶

    • @jimlester8878
      @jimlester8878 Рік тому

      I always thought Merle Haggard wrote this song if I could only
      Fly

  • @KelliRaeSewell
    @KelliRaeSewell 10 років тому +102

    My dad requested 2 songs to be played @ his funeral..this was one of them..never heard it until the day of his funeral even though i grew up listening to Merle Haggard by my dad..i will hold this song dear to my heart!

    • @jasonkrugler
      @jasonkrugler 8 років тому +5

      Kelli Sewell Thats awesome. DO you mind me asking what was the other song? We played Silver Wings by Merle at my dads.

    • @KelliRaeSewell
      @KelliRaeSewell 8 років тому +6

      Jason Krugler The other song was Feel Like Going Home by Charlie Rich..thank you for your comment..if you don't mind me asking when did your dad pass?

    • @jasonkrugler
      @jasonkrugler 8 років тому +3

      May 20, 2012

    • @commonjones6902
      @commonjones6902 6 років тому +3

      Jason Krugler we played silver wings at my dad's funeral too.he used to sing it at the bars on kareoke nights.memories memories

    • @helencarey7817
      @helencarey7817 4 роки тому +1

      What was the second song?

  • @twelvepolesdaroot5784
    @twelvepolesdaroot5784 8 місяців тому +2

    PRICELESS AND BEAUTIFUL

  • @sandywright6257
    @sandywright6257 Місяць тому +1

    A beautiful masterpiece ! Thank you ! I wish I could fly ! ILYMBCKMS FOREVER & ALWAYS &DEEPLY AND ENDLESSLY THROUGHOUT ETERNITY ❤❤❤

  • @jameslevi1243
    @jameslevi1243 2 роки тому +5

    Blaze Foley by all accounts was a musical genius. He lived in Austin during the Armadillo HQs. Days. He never had a plan for his life. He and Town Van Zant were the same. Drank and fought and played to empty bars. Lost talents, undiscovered superstars. This is a tragedy. There are songs we will never get to hear. If it wasn’t for Merle haggard this song would have been lost. Life is too short to waste the talents God gave you.

    • @0Nafod0
      @0Nafod0 Рік тому

      "If it wasn’t for Merle haggard this song would have been lost" Or people could just have listened to Blaze's version.

    • @schlickems5728
      @schlickems5728 3 місяці тому

      @@0Nafod0Blaze's was better anyway. Glad I took the time to explore the geniuses that lived in the shadows of sold-out showmen. Merle was good but it's always so sad to me to know that the true greats were always outshined cause someone else had the money to make their songs famous, and a more advertisable face to sell them through.

  • @LindaPelchy-qb3op
    @LindaPelchy-qb3op Рік тому +6

    Beautiful song. Wonderful singer

    • @LarryBill-ei8kh
      @LarryBill-ei8kh 10 місяців тому +1

      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!!!

  • @davebennett4087
    @davebennett4087 3 місяці тому +1

    You could take EVERY SINGLE singer in what passes for country music these days, add them ALL together and they wouldn’t add up to one Merle Haggard.

  • @maryjocurrington7894
    @maryjocurrington7894 2 роки тому +1

    Saddest song I've ever cried to...

  • @musicmomma2023
    @musicmomma2023 8 років тому +3

    You made a name for yourself in not only the world of country music but in life in general. And, man, you did yourself proud! Look at all of the fans who loved you and your style of country music. Play your songs in Heaven loud and proud! We will keep listening here on earth to the music you left for all of us. amen.

  • @mandygboneesgarlata1391
    @mandygboneesgarlata1391 3 роки тому +3

    I hear this song and think of my mother n law!! She was more of a mother than I own mother!!

  • @normadinsdale5943
    @normadinsdale5943 2 роки тому

    Fantastic singer lv and miss you you left great music and sons who are taking after you x😍💕🥰❤️

  • @onedayati
    @onedayati 5 років тому +1

    Very Good Song..

  • @JohnE528
    @JohnE528 7 років тому +20

    I can't get enough of this song. RIP Merle and Jimmy Belkin - fiddler

  • @1939model
    @1939model 2 роки тому +11

    I almost felt you touching me just now
    I wish I knew which way to turn and go
    I feel so good and then, then I feel so bad
    I wonder what I ought to do
    If I could only fly, if I could only fly
    I'd bid this place goodbye to come and be with you
    But I can hardly stand and I got no where to run
    Another sinking sun and one more lonely night
    The wind keeps blowing, somewhere, everyday
    Tell me things get better, somewhere, up the way
    Just dismal thinking on a dismal day
    And sad songs for us to bare
    If I could only fly
    If we could only fly
    If we could only fly
    There'd be no more lonely nights
    You know, sometimes, I write happy songs
    Then some little thing goes wrong
    I wish they all could make you smile
    Coming home soon and I wanna stay
    Maybe we can, somehow, get away
    I wish you could come with me when I go again
    If I could only fly, if I could only fly
    I'd bid this place goodbye to come and be with you
    But I can hardly stand and I got no where to run
    Another sinking sun and one more lonely night

    • @jeanniecooper7390
      @jeanniecooper7390 2 роки тому +2

      What an awesome song! I never heard it before, man " it touches your heart!

  • @nanallen4294
    @nanallen4294 6 місяців тому +1

    ❤Merle Haggard. God bless singer, song and everyblessing.

  • @bavlen
    @bavlen 6 років тому

    Back again for this great man and song.

  • @HUNTERCOPELR
    @HUNTERCOPELR 8 років тому +52

    the lord called you for a special performance rest in peace now you made an incredible legacy here on this rock and everyone knows your name :'(

  • @sharrensattar5027
    @sharrensattar5027 4 роки тому +6

    There are songs written, just words on a page, but it's the special artist that brings them alive; like Merle.