I am glad that Merle’s mother lived long enough to see all the success that he had and the pardon that he received from Governor Reagan. Life in this cruel world is sweet - every once in awhile.
everyone has done wrong, some more then others. But if you want true honest music, then you need to give a listen to "MR. MERLE HAGARD"!!. He did it all, "right and wrong, paid his dues, paid for his mistakes and left us with some of the "GREATEST COUNTRY MUSIC".....there is or ever will be. If you doubt that....just give a listen to any brand of music today....God has him now and he is safe and at peace.....his last song will break your heart......"I'm tired of it all......we love you Merle.
I recall hearing a DJ relay a story about Haggard's mother. After achieving success she was asked "Aren't you proud of you son for his accomplishment?" Her response can only be classified as one of a true honest mother. She said "I have 3 children and I'm proud of them all". A true mom if ever there was one!
Mr. Smith you said a mouth full , the likes of him are still running strong in his sons thank God . I used to work alone on the graveyard shift and would pop in the old eight track of Okie From Muskogee Live and play it loud , that was when I was a kid and I was country when country wasn't cool .
@@guynoir4733 yeah we all fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23kjv)... Most people think there good, the scriptures tells us no one is good, not one (psalm 14:1-3kjv)
Thank you both, Louis our Mother's watch over us! I was 23 year's old when I lost my Mother on Memorial Day 1980. I lost control of my life, today I am a better person....her death shook me! Stay Strong and Stay Well!
This concert was in Fresno, CA on 5/04/1984, Flossie Haggard, Merle's mother would pass away on 7/07/1984, just 64 days after this concert, that's his older sister Lillian sitting next to Merle's mother. It had to mean so much to Merle from that day forward!
My grandmother Nellie Evans and Merle’s grandmother Martha Villines were 1st cousins. Merle wrote a song about her, Grandma Harp Merle is my 3rd cousin I never did get a chance to meet him before his passing but enjoy his music every day !
was born in fresno 54...spent a teen year in bakersfield... and moved back (to clovis)...i was just a kid then, yes but if i were older, i could have partied with some of the best country singers on the planet!
That certainly loved his Mama and he was an amazing man for sure I will always love Merle Haggard and his music. I miss him as well RIP Mr. Merle Haggard you were the greatest💖😢
Very touching. You could see she was both very proud (of her son) and a little embarressed and shy at the same time (for the standing ovation she got.) RIP Merle and Mama.
I loved it when he said momma you ready for your song and shrugged his shoulders and she smiled at him. Great love there. That's her baby boy no matter what now hes in heaven with both his parents whom he loved dearly. RIP merle.
Whoever gave this a thumbs down is not a country fan and please don’t consider yourself one. This is the greatest country singer that ever lived. Rip HAG.
Actually i could see people thumbs downing it ... it’s not exactly a song to dedicate to your mom lol!! She tolerated it but ... it’s not exactly a song Id be proud of either. Mama failed to save me....LMFAO But yes Haggard had more talent in his pinky than 90% of country artists that ever lived. He could do ANYTHING with his voice or with his instruments.
That was a great honor that was given to his beautiful Mom. She's a wonderful lady and you never stop loving your children ❤ no matter what. You can dislike what they do but you can't stop loving them. Merle was a super great singer and songwriter and is greatly missed 😍💙🙏oxoxox oxoxox oxoxox
Hi Leona How are you doing 🙏🙏😊😊 seems we have Merle Haggard heart 💓💓💓 both of us.sendme a messenger request.l am just honest and Love my Creator.... just honest and sincere, live in Canada no secrets hidden
Thanks😃🥰. Flossie is like my mom so I feel happy to see her smiling. I've made mistakes myself and she stuck with me. Merle and I are both blessed with wonderful mom's.
It is wonderful that Merle's mother, who had to deal with so much trouble with her son in his younger years, got to live to an old age so that she could see the incredible success that her problem child went to have in his life - becoming the greatest country songwriter of all time. She must have been proud in the end.
How beautiful to sing that too his mum, you could tell she was so very humble. Loved her little smiles, not wanting to take the limelight off her Son. ❤❤❤Merle ❤️❤️❤️
I'll now smile hearing this knowing his mother succeeded in teaching him in the end and that the song really did have a happy ending. And that Mama got to see him perform this instead of passing away thinking she failed. RIP Merle. I'm sad you're gone but you'll never truly die
I always think of my Mom when I hear this song. Our Dad left our Mom "with a heavy load" too... when he took his own life, Leaving Mom with his 4 mean ass boys to contend with. I have no memory of him, just stories and very few pics. He was a medic in the Korean war. He saw it all. If anyone is having suicidal thoughts , please get some help. Although they may not show it or say it, There are people in your life who need and love you and depend upon you. You can get past it. That's all I know to say.
Wow heart touching. Her smile to hag was so priceless. I know she was so proud if Merle. Never gave up on the hope in her son.seen nothing but true love
That was SO very cool and "she's to blame for this whole evening".😆 That was great, and what an awesome performance from not only Merle with those runs, but that guitarist ripped UP that quick little solo.
Merle was a man of many hats and so glad he shared his life and music with us to live on forever, we miss you Hag everyday and all those golden voices of the real Country Music of the past but still live on in the future!!
OMG had no idea this existed! Coolest thing ever. How great that Merle was able to give his mama her due while she was still here. Haggard was a genius musician, a class act and an American treasure!
Thank you Hag for all the great music. That great big smile on your Mama's face when the whole place gave her a standing ovation was priceless. RIP Merle & Mama together once more up yonder.🤠
I grew up on this music. Merle, George, Hank, Johnny, Charlie Pride etc...were a part of it. RIP MERLE, GEORGE,HANK, AND THE OTHERS WHO HAVE PASSED ON.!! YOU ARE MISSED, YOU ARE LOVED !! ❤️🌹👍🎵🎶
A proud mama if I ever saw one. She was very thankful of Merle's tribute song for her. But didn't want all the attention drawn to her though. But it was nice.
I can proudly say I got to see a Merle Haggard show in Vegas with my mama. I've been to many of shows but seeing a show with mama was the best memory I will ever have. Thank for a great show and RIP sir Haggard
At 10 I waiting for my mom to come home from a 12 hour shift, to get my bday gift, then I realised that she had effd off out the country to start a new life on her own, left 5 kids with dad ,who took it all out on us all kicked out at 15 ,I got into drugs heroin path from early 90s till 5 yrs clean on father's day, I don't know country I played this just cos it came up,his story from what I gathered is a sad hard life that was turned into a good path, life ,music and his mum's in the front row ( to me I think he's luckier than most?) Took a wrong Rd in life,to life no parole by 21,pardoned,country great and mums in the front row 😢I'm jealous to be honest at 46 this had broken me,I had to get it together to write this❤so glad I played this and read comments ❤
Lost my mom almost 2 years ago miss her and my did 100& to raise me and am very proud of having her in life and my dad been gone miss him love him very proud of the hard work they did give me and my brother sisters best they could.God Bless this song and of him singing
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His mom's got a poker face lol
Merle hit the nail on the head
My favorite country song singer
I am glad that Merle’s mother lived long enough to see all the success that he had and the pardon that he received from Governor Reagan. Life in this cruel world is sweet - every once in awhile.
❤️❤️❤️👋👋👋🙏
I melts my heart knowing she got to actually see her boy learn his lesson and give his song a happy ending because of her.
Amen. You know she was one proud momma.
everyone has done wrong, some more then others. But if you want true honest music, then you need to give a listen to "MR. MERLE HAGARD"!!. He did it all, "right and wrong, paid his dues, paid for his mistakes and left us with some of the "GREATEST COUNTRY MUSIC".....there is or ever will be. If you doubt that....just give a listen to any brand of music today....God has him now and he is safe and at peace.....his last song will break your heart......"I'm tired of it all......we love you Merle.
I didn't know that
I recall hearing a DJ relay a story about Haggard's mother. After achieving success she was asked "Aren't you proud of you son for his accomplishment?" Her response can only be classified as one of a true honest mother. She said "I have 3 children and I'm proud of them all".
A true mom if ever there was one!
I think Merle Lost his Dad when he was only 9.
What a great country artist Meryl was and an equally great MaMa xxxxx
This man was classy. He surely paid his dues. He may have done some wrong in life but who hasn't. Love all his music, and sure do miss him.
Mr. Smith you said a mouth full , the likes of him are still running strong in his sons thank God . I used to work alone on the graveyard shift and would pop in the old eight track of Okie From Muskogee Live and play it loud , that was when I was a kid and I was country when country wasn't cool .
We just got caught
@@guynoir4733 I met a guy in the Army from Muskogee. He said there was lots of marijuana there!
@@mljones655 the times they are a changin.
@@guynoir4733 yeah we all fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23kjv)... Most people think there good, the scriptures tells us no one is good, not one (psalm 14:1-3kjv)
i can only imagine how proud she must have been to see him overcome and succeed like he did
Sitting here at 65 years old with tears to my eyes, I lost my Mother 40 years ago......Mom,I still miss you!
I'm sorry James
Thank you both, Louis our Mother's watch over us! I was 23 year's old when I lost my Mother on Memorial Day 1980. I lost control of my life, today I am a better person....her death shook me! Stay Strong and Stay Well!
Awesome. Lost my mom a week ago. This hits home. I love you Mom.
@Louis Edwards thank you. 🙏 to you as well.
Losing my mom any day; I’ve loved being her baby boy .
People don’t know but Ronald Regan pardoned him and he was forever thankful and always played a concert whenever he wanted.
@Ryan Reineke doing life without parole?
I was at the concert in Calif when he was presented with the official pardon from a government rep!!!
@@NurseShark340 that’s awesome Kathy. What a time to be alive. Reagan was a class act!
@@yourmomshouse6984 I miss him and Nancy,. Class acts!
This concert was in Fresno, CA on 5/04/1984, Flossie Haggard, Merle's mother would pass away on 7/07/1984, just 64 days after this concert, that's his older sister Lillian sitting next to Merle's mother. It had to mean so much to Merle from that day forward!
Thank you Roger for that info. That was such a beautiful tribute. I absolutely loved it.
Simple things, mean the most, and run deep🎶♥️
My grandmother Nellie Evans and Merle’s grandmother Martha Villines were 1st cousins. Merle wrote a song about her, Grandma Harp Merle is my 3rd cousin I never did get a chance to meet him before his passing but enjoy his music every day !
I almost thought it was Sebney Two.
was born in fresno 54...spent a teen year in bakersfield... and moved back (to clovis)...i was just a kid then, yes but if i were older, i could have partied with some of the best country singers on the planet!
What a wonderful Mama!!❤
That was awesome
I lost my daddy when I was 11 years old and my mom raised five kids on her own, she’s old school and doesn’t put up with any bullshit I love momma
Hi how are you doing today I hope you love this song right
When I was young, I couldn’t stand these songs. Now that I am old and have a life of bad decisions behind me, I finally get it.
What a voice the man had.
No greater gift than being blessed with a good mother.
Never been stated more accurately.
@Hello Samuel how are you doing
To his mom❤
Ain't nobody can say they went from Quentin to singing to their Mama's like Merle did.❤️ That's a damn good man!
To pure country music fans this man is king
He is at that.
King George disagrees 😬
@@okfogle20 I did say to pure country music fans so maybe you wouldn't understand but that's ok.
Amen, brother. 💀🔥
Keith Whitley, but close
How cool is that?!? Merle sang Mama Tried with his Mama right there in the front row.
I wonder if Johnny Cash ever performed with a boy named Sue in the audience.
That certainly loved his Mama and he was an amazing man for sure I will always love Merle Haggard and his music. I miss him as well RIP Mr. Merle Haggard you were the greatest💖😢
@@notsosilentbob yes! I wonder... That would have been awesome
I so happy she got to see everything worked out and though the song didn't have a happy ending we know it really did. I miss him RIP Merle
i see that
Very touching. You could see she was both very proud (of her son) and a little embarressed and shy at the same time (for the standing ovation she got.)
RIP Merle and Mama.
I loved it when he said momma you ready for your song and shrugged his shoulders and she smiled at him. Great love there. That's her baby boy no matter what now hes in heaven with both his parents whom he loved dearly. RIP merle.
It’s nice his mother lived to see him become a star .
And got to see him released and give the song a happy ending
This world is still missing this man.
Whoever gave this a thumbs down is not a country fan and please don’t consider yourself one. This is the greatest country singer that ever lived. Rip HAG.
agree Dan
Actually i could see people thumbs downing it ... it’s not exactly a song to dedicate to your mom lol!!
She tolerated it but ... it’s not exactly a song Id be proud of either. Mama failed to save me....LMFAO
But yes Haggard had more talent in his pinky than 90% of country artists that ever lived. He could do ANYTHING with his voice or with his instruments.
The best?
@@crash9632 Yep. The best.
Don’t even pay any attention to those people. They ain’t right to begin with.
You dont get any better than this..its wonderful that his momma was there to see it happen..its a treat for us all to see her enjoy the evening
He made his mom the star after that song, that was sweet. She was so happy.
That was a great honor that was given to his beautiful Mom. She's a wonderful lady and you never stop loving your children ❤ no matter what. You can dislike what they do but you can't stop loving them. Merle was a super great singer and songwriter and is greatly missed 😍💙🙏oxoxox oxoxox oxoxox
Thanks 😊 🙏
Awesome and the truth 😅🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂
@@carmenmunro6163 Thanks 😊 🙏
Hi Leona How are you doing 🙏🙏😊😊 seems we have Merle Haggard heart 💓💓💓 both of us.sendme a messenger request.l am just honest and Love my Creator.... just honest and sincere, live in Canada no secrets hidden
Thanks😃🥰. Flossie is like my mom so I feel happy to see her smiling. I've made mistakes myself and she stuck with me. Merle and I are both blessed with wonderful mom's.
It is wonderful thing to have a wayward child turn into a good person.
It is wonderful that Merle's mother, who had to deal with so much trouble with her son in his younger years, got to live to an old age so that she could see the incredible success that her problem child went to have in his life - becoming the greatest country songwriter of all time. She must have been proud in the end.
How beautiful to sing that too his mum, you could tell she was so very humble.
Loved her little smiles, not wanting to take the limelight off her Son.
❤❤❤Merle ❤️❤️❤️
I'll now smile hearing this knowing his mother succeeded in teaching him in the end and that the song really did have a happy ending. And that Mama got to see him perform this instead of passing away thinking she failed. RIP Merle. I'm sad you're gone but you'll never truly die
It's a great feeling knowing his momma was around to see her baby become a legend loved my thousands if not millions of people. Outstanding
This is TRUE Country music. Merle was so great! What a sweet looking Mama. Special time for them.
When mom smiled I smiled automatically. 😊😌🥰
I always think of my Mom when I hear this song.
Our Dad left our Mom "with a heavy load" too... when he took his own life, Leaving Mom with his 4 mean ass boys to contend with.
I have no memory of him, just stories and very few pics.
He was a medic in the Korean war. He saw it all.
If anyone is having suicidal thoughts , please get some help. Although they may not show it or say it, There are people in your life who need and love you and depend upon you. You can get past it. That's all I know to say.
@Hello Flint how are you doing
I know what you're saying 😥
Hang in there,God bless you,mom and him.Sometimes you can't carry the load.
@@lydialas8756 I'm okay. How are you?
@@davidmiller9984 Thank you and the same for you buddy.
Boy that got to me... brought tears to me thinking of my mom too
Wow heart touching. Her smile to hag was so priceless. I know she was so proud if Merle. Never gave up on the hope in her son.seen nothing but true love
Brought a tear to my eye.
Rest in Peace Merle and Momma.
Mike Pardue ✌
Hello there how you doing over there today
Awe, what a sweet thing and you could see the love and tenderness in her eyes. RIP Merle and mama.
@Cindy. You are right by the way, how are you and how did you spend your weekend? looking forward for your reply.Have a nice week
I had the pleasure to hang out with the great Hag back in early 2000,s very nice man I'll never forget that day .
I wish my mom could see this. She loved this song.
This was the cutest thing I've ever watched. She was so proud.
If anyone in Nashville is watching, this is country music.....
amen
REAL country music!
New Nashville Sucks
THE BEST HANDS DOWN!!
My Dad and as a kid used to sit on back porch and sing along to Merle's records! Miss those days!
My late husband's hero! This song was his favorite. He used to say that his momma tried too...
Hello Susan..
@@fredthomas4342 ciao Fred! 🙋♀️😍😘💘🍀
This is one of my favorite Merle songs. Just Beautiful. Man this is Country Music!!!! Got a tear in my eye just watching this. Thanks Hill Billy.
I'm so glad his mother and him,had this moment. So very special,,,
That was SO very cool and "she's to blame for this whole evening".😆
That was great, and what an awesome performance from not only Merle with those runs, but that guitarist ripped UP that quick little solo.
That "guitarist" is the one and only Roy Nichols!
Oh My. It is Amazing to Hear this Beautiful Song &
Mr Merle Haggard singing it SO GREAT. 9-21-24 11:55am. MABS. He will Always Be Loved & Missed.
Beautiful song!❤👏👏👏🙂
Hello Polixenia..
Met Merle Haggard and Mr Roy Nichols in March 1973 in Chicago IL. Met Mrs. Haggard later that year as she was on Marty Haggard's tour in Harrison, AR.
She must have did somthing right....a great son and lots of great grand children....miss you Merle.
Merle always had the best musicians playing with him.
Awe ! 🥺
That was sweet he acknowledged and gave a shout out to his mom🥰
Merle was a man of many hats and so glad he shared his life and music with us to live on forever, we miss you Hag everyday and all those golden voices of the real Country Music of the past but still live on in the future!!
His mother was so beautiful. I’m sure she was so proud of her loving son.
Haggard is and will always be an American musical treasure . He is one of a kind , original to the core .
Real music. Real people. Real morals. Real.
The greatest Country singer in the history of the world. No questions. Sure do miss him.
Despite the trouble he got in you know his momma is still so proud of him !
Made me think of my Nan. Couldn't help shedding a tear to this one. Beautiful.
Redemption
Merle Haggard is the perfect example of people who need a second chance.
Thank god for JOHNY CASH
OMG had no idea this existed! Coolest thing ever. How great that Merle was able to give his mama her due while she was still here. Haggard was a genius musician, a class act and an American treasure!
What a beautiful lady. Rest her soul. 🙏🕊
I was born too late :( Would have loved to go to his concert
How does anyone dislike this? Golden age of country singers.
one of two reasons, they are completely ignorant or have no soul
His momma is all dressed up in her Sunday best! Bless her! Love it!!! ❤🥰
Momma is very Beautiful
A beautiful lady for sure. Reminds me of my m om.
That’s a tearjerker
And now they are together forever 🙏🏻❤️
Wow Marty you come up with all the greatest tear jerkers Brother we love y'all sister Connie 🎶🎶🎶
Beautiful song great to See🤠 Merle's beautiful mother watching him 🤠👍 cheers Stephen 🤠⭐⭐🦅🦅👍👍
Thank you Hag for all the great music. That great big smile on your Mama's face when the whole place gave her a standing ovation was priceless. RIP Merle & Mama together once more up yonder.🤠
It's good to see his mamma. Thanks Merle.
I'm sure merle sang this to her when he got to heaven rip merle best country music artist ever
Tre genuint bra musiker,det värmer i hjärtat och ger styrka.
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Merle got his cheekbones from his mama, she was a very pretty lady. His voice is so silky, truly once in a generation.
God has blessed us with Merle and his talents.. His new grand child he was able to touch b4 his passing. Love the man and his music and his sons.
Very nice and humble woman.
Hi Lynn💐💐
I was a little girl when this song was new, and I've been a fan since. ❤
Freaking awesome my momma died while I was doing life in prison but she loved me to the end of that I'm sure
One of the best videos ive seen. You could tell his mom was proud and im glad she lived to see his success.
Merle the one and only. Rip hag you were the best
A great sounding song - slick guitar too
I grew up on this music. Merle, George, Hank, Johnny, Charlie Pride etc...were a part of it. RIP MERLE, GEORGE,HANK, AND THE OTHERS WHO HAVE PASSED ON.!! YOU ARE MISSED, YOU ARE LOVED !! ❤️🌹👍🎵🎶
Imagine how proud she must have been,....God bless her soul....Wonderful moment
A proud mama if I ever saw one. She was very thankful of Merle's tribute song for her. But didn't want all the attention drawn to her though. But it was nice.
She must've been mortified by all the trouble he got into. At least she was faithful with his "Sunday learnin'."
❤️❤️❤️👋
My momma tried too
Great comment. I bet she prayed for him every day. My mom in law has prayed for her 3 boys every day of their lives.
the ugly truth what’s your excuse then?
@ temptation... Pleasure... Bad attitude
Wonderful singer.
Every man wishes he could sing to his mama on a stage like this.
And all Merle wants is a hug and a kiss from his mama. Rest easy.
I can proudly say I got to see a Merle Haggard show in Vegas with my mama. I've been to many of shows but seeing a show with mama was the best memory I will ever have. Thank for a great show and RIP sir Haggard
This is so sweet ❤! Singing to his precious Momma 💖!!
Beautiful memory. Miss you Merle
At 10 I waiting for my mom to come home from a 12 hour shift, to get my bday gift, then I realised that she had effd off out the country to start a new life on her own, left 5 kids with dad ,who took it all out on us all kicked out at 15 ,I got into drugs heroin path from early 90s till 5 yrs clean on father's day, I don't know country I played this just cos it came up,his story from what I gathered is a sad hard life that was turned into a good path, life ,music and his mum's in the front row ( to me I think he's luckier than most?) Took a wrong Rd in life,to life no parole by 21,pardoned,country great and mums in the front row 😢I'm jealous to be honest at 46 this had broken me,I had to get it together to write this❤so glad I played this and read comments ❤
Mel Hagerd is And was my most favorite country singer ever.
What a great lady and honor. You know she was so proud!!
Hi how are you doing today I hope you love this song right so how is your day going today
One of his songs Thats the way love goes.Listen to it.Absolutley beautiful. ❤
What a truly wonderful performance, I'm so happy his mama got to see this
Could listen to him all day long.😅
Lost my mom almost 2 years ago miss her and my did 100& to raise me and am very proud of having her in life and my dad been gone miss him love him very proud of the hard work they did give me and my brother sisters best they could.God Bless this song and of him singing
Brought tears to my eyes
Im not crying, You are. Who doesn't love their Momma ??
Hi how are you doing today I hope you love this song right so how is your day going today