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.
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.
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.
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!! 😍🥰🙏💯🤍💜🤎🖤❤️🧡💛💙🥺😢🤗
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!!!
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!
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.
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
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..
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.
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.?.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!!!
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
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!!!
"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.
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..
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.
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?
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
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.
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!!!
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
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...
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.
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.
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!
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.
@@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.
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!!!
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.
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
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.
blaze wrote it. What a superb story you have
@Mark Hoffman ciao Mark! Come stai? 🙋♀️🥰😍😘💘🍀
@Mark Hoffman I'm well. Do I know you ?
that story is really something... wow
Video de Merle hsggsry en español
The “new” country music can’t begin to compare to this classic melody!
The rock n' roll of Country?
Who's still crying over Merle? Ok, I'll start... Me.
💔💔💔
probably everybody who loved him and his music😢❤️🩹
We all miss Merle.
Me😪😪😪
Me too
There's no-one today to compare with Mere Haggard
There has never been - and never will be - anyone to compare with Merle Haggard.
Not even close !!!
Merle puts all the wannabe so called country singers to shame !!
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.
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amazing song choice
So sorry about your son wish you didn't have to go through that God bless you
@@jeaniewilliams3949 Thank you, bless you.
My heart goes out to you and your family.
Lord give us true heartfelt country music back, so sad we've lost them all.
Happy Birthday April 6 today❤❤❤Merle Haggard we still Love and miss ya. ❤️ ❤❤ you can fly now in Heaven. Bless your family ❤
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.
I'm so glad the great Merle Haggard recorded this gorgeous song, written by Blaze Foley, giving it the far wider audience it deserves.
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
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Shepherd's Chapel Network !!!!!!! Chapter by Chapter / Verse by Verse !!!!!!!
@@danvitale1825 Dan we're not all mind readers, what do you need to know?
Great song and great singer
I lost my 2 brothers 2 years ago and I have not got over them gone and never will Rip miss you forever 💔
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!! 😍🥰🙏💯🤍💜🤎🖤❤️🧡💛💙🥺😢🤗
Welcome to the club…
The lyrics were amazing. Well done. Rip Merle and Blaze
People will be watching this outstanding performance in 50 years time - Merle will always be regarded as a truly great artist.
If he could only shout out Blaze.
Waiting for the world to9 change
Very true! Just awesome!
One of my faves.
45 more to go
There will never be another Merle Haggard .... You will be sadly missed
You got that right.
Yep
When Merle says "I'll try", it gets me every time! 😥💙🎸
😢me too
MERLE HAG THE REAL COUNTRY MUSIC LOVE YOU STILL ❤❤
This is what country music is supposed to sound like.
Amen to that Eric.
Thank you Hag.
Merle has the most beautiful voice I've ever heard.
Sweetest manly sound that can ever be produced. Glorious tones, marvelous sentiment, timeless delivery. ❤
Luv u merle.
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!!!
Merle is the man.How great thou art.The man is amazing.Shame on the radio for denying his humble music.
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.
Yup .....but should always mention Blaze...... always.... everytime..... always
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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.
@@dunexapa1016😅
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!
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That’s the best damn song I’ve heard in 15 years.
Every note, ... perfection... just wow ... all I can say is thank you Merle .... simply, thank you... and God Bless ...
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.
Sorry to hear about this from Ireland
Best to you ..and fly
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
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.
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..
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.
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!
...be safe! ...your fortunate!
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.?.
True, but he didn't write this song.
Blaze foley wrote this song
@@willduniver8773 here we are
Credit to Blaze Foley for writing this great song, and tp Merle for pouring his heart and soul into it.
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.
George, weylon, Johnny, Buck, Glen, Merle, Marty, Country legends to the end. RIP
And Blaze Foley. The writer of this song.
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.
Pamela Ruth Lee. Pierce( my fiance) rip.loved merle. Great memories. Rip. Merle. Bless your family. ❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊
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.
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.
If we could only fly, there'd be no more lonely nights
Thank you Merle for this beautiful song it brings me to tears each time yet I love it so.
sending love,honesty and frankness make you vulnerable, did you watch this at live?
The original Blaze Foley version is untoppable though.
I miss country music like this! Grew up on Merle haggard music.
razorsharptokill l loved him tooCNN
He Can Fly Now..............On Angels Wings. This Song Is Like A Potato Chip.............I Can't Listen Just One Time. Love It !!!
Yep, best damn song I've heard I've heard in fifteen years................no doubt!!!!!
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.
as the qoute say:people not believe if thing not see
Love Merle, but Blaze live in a backyard was the haunting way to hear it.
@@outisfound9956 Blaze's version was on key with his hearts feeling!! Blaze was over looked and not accepted!! Sad
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
Sinatra?
Still listening January, 2020. Will listen until I no longer am able.♥️👍
Mike Hancock 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
Mike Hancock, Merle could do no wrong, still can’t!!
Merle is the beast, you'll always live strong and hard in Canada.thanks for yur years...
@@1marmona adoro as canções de merle Haggard uma pena q já não está entre nós meu nome é neuza
Amen.
Even with all of his talent, he was such a humble man
Merle haggard was such a great man in different ways @Mary Johnson, he was so blessed
Right on Merle Haggard, just so beautiful great song, 👏👏🎶🎵🤠🎸👏👏💜🥰🇺🇸🇨🇦💜🥰👏👏👍👍👍2021
RIP, Merle. You are irreplaceable.
A legend. I can't hardly listen without crying. So many memories wrapped up in his music.
Me too!🤗😢💯🙏💙
Our times were so good. Memories come slip through our souls.
@@lisalopez7488 , Absolutely 💯 🤗 Gone but NEVER FORGOTTEN! Peace to 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 songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days!!!
Wow, Merle Haggard at his best. Heaven's choir has a new, strong voice. RIP.
Wow ☺️. Heaven's choir, that's a good one @Fran Baker
Don't know where he's
Sanging it,but he'll damn shore be branging it
@@stoneydalat179 Heavens Choirs the greatest choir of em all ❤
Makes me cry everytime so deep and heartfelt. A master of emotions.❤
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
maybe Clint Strong on guitar
Merle and Blaze met today.....R.I.P.
Love Merle and his rendition of this touching song. RIP Merle and Blaze. :)
This song is really touching @Pat Carter. Merle was so blessed, may is gentle soul rest in peace ☮️
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!!!
Meryl was an incredible artist and his style of singing was unique he performed this brilliantly
"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.
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..
Oh, it's all about YOU, isn't it?
bingbonk Thanks for giving Blaze the credit he deserves.
@@WindEnergy Morrow didn't write this song another feather rodak and Merle started singing it
Marvin Calvert metal detector Who is Morrow? What is rodak?
Gorgeous song ❤
Myyyy, what a high hat Merle!!
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.
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?
Listening to Merle&Willie was like
Jamming w/ family
Have always loved country music. Merle is the reason. Been listening to Merle since the 1960's ...........
If you see my dad in heaven. Sing him this song Mr Merle. I grew up on your music. Miss you and my dad.
OMG he kissed my hand and said you are one beautiful lady ❤️ what a nice memories
My god😮 how did I forget about this song! I'm 66 on my last sunset! If I could only fly! 😢
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
Never heard this before beautiful song. Merle does a Great job as usual! One of the Best.
Ralph Emory brought us all the best artist...he will be missed as is Merle, Waylon and Hank Sr
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❤❤❤
He had a very good voice no one else compared
@@MarcosBryant-lj8ziciao Marco! 🙋♀️😍😘💘🌅🍀
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.
Merle Haggard is the True King: " of Country Music!!!! Then George Straight
Great job by Merle, but wish he would have mentioned Blaze Foley. Blaze hardly ever gets recognized for the great songwriter he was.
I thought the same thing. It is poetry, and Merle reads it well, but he should have given a nod to the poet.
One and only Merle and praise to the writer ❤️
Neko case
John the Baptist
Tanner Kingery,
Few songwriters get the credit they deserve, even if they are not great.
well, I hope Mr. Foley knows how much I love this song. 2020
An absolute masterpiece - the song - the performance --- it does touch the soul --- that's what beauty does
There will never be another Merle Haggard and no one else can even capture that voice..
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!!!
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
Such great depth, such new height - such greatness. Merle you are a star forever. RIP
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.
I thank God, I was able growing up to Merle’s music
miss you hag.............shhhhhhht, life is to short......thanks......
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.
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...
countryjazzjohnny you
The greatest singer but also the greatest musician and song writer! Merle should be in every Hall of Fame that exists.
I heard he refused to give credit for some time
I been asshole deep in Blaze and John Prine and of Course Merle and George the last week or so.
No he did not
I never heard this before, Now I think this was one of Merle Haggard's best.
Check out the original songwriters version. Blaze Foley - If I can only fly
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.
How can anyone give this beautiful song a thumbs down? You
How I loved this guy when he sang...R. I. P. my friend.
Don williams
ive loved this fabulous singer snice 1965he brings lifeto hissong which i still sing today rip hag
Such a deep song, rip
Merle & Blaze
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.
Hello dear,how are you doing?
@@davidmoore2325 ciao David!come stai?😍😘❤️🎶
I always thought Merle Haggard wrote this song if I could only
Fly
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!
Kelli Sewell Thats awesome. DO you mind me asking what was the other song? We played Silver Wings by Merle at my dads.
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?
May 20, 2012
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
What was the second song?
PRICELESS AND BEAUTIFUL
A beautiful masterpiece ! Thank you ! I wish I could fly ! ILYMBCKMS FOREVER & ALWAYS &DEEPLY AND ENDLESSLY THROUGHOUT ETERNITY ❤❤❤
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.
"If it wasn’t for Merle haggard this song would have been lost" Or people could just have listened to Blaze's version.
@@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.
Beautiful song. Wonderful 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 songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days!!!
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.
Saddest song I've ever cried to...
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.
I hear this song and think of my mother n law!! She was more of a mother than I own mother!!
Fantastic singer lv and miss you you left great music and sons who are taking after you x😍💕🥰❤️
Very Good Song..
I can't get enough of this song. RIP Merle and Jimmy Belkin - fiddler
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
What an awesome song! I never heard it before, man " it touches your heart!
❤Merle Haggard. God bless singer, song and everyblessing.
Back again for this great man and song.
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 :'(
There are songs written, just words on a page, but it's the special artist that brings them alive; like Merle.
Blaze Foley sang it better