Another LEGEND I didn't know about - Sing Me Back Home by Merle Haggard (Reaction!)
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
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Please listen to him in his prime! He was amazing!
I'm going now to find it ✌️😎
I know what you are saying, but this was an amazing show. Merle was like Willy and a bottle of fine whiskey, in many ways they got better with age.
@@yo-Rowe I agree.....I like this version better when it was released...Better harmony background than the original..Although the words were changed a little on this version.
I feel this was so much better than the original recording. Loved Merles voice in his later years. Same with John Prine
@@stevewilkos123 - I'm with ya. Besides fine tuning the nuance in his voice, he did have a few decades to refine the arrangement and find the best band members to back him up. Then record and mix it with far better equipment. It's the culmination of his life's work.
On New Years Day 1959 an inmate at San Quentin named Merle Haggard watched a live concert featuring Johnny Cash! Merle is quoted' as saying it "set a fire under him". After he was paroled in 1960 Merle started his music journey.
yup - imagine that happening today.
two of the best
Your hearing the best ever.
He was later awarded a full pardon so he could tour internationally. The Governor who pardoned him was Ronald Reagan.
Merle has so many beautiful songs. Silver Wings, today I started loving you again, All my Friends Are GonnaBe Strangers, Mama Tried.
You can’t miss with Merle.
"Always Wanting You" as well!
California cotton fields is a good one
@@TwoFarmBoys Thats the way love goes is a great one too
@@mebatz47 Beautiful song!
@@TwoFarmBoys yessir
Merle Haggerd is the blue collar workers singer..He is the writer of songs for the common man, the hard working man(woman)...
He is not an establishment artist, he belonged to us...same with Willie, and they were very close friends..Listen to Poncho and Lefty, plus Working Man Blues..
My husband, a hard working man all his life, rough as nails, a cowboy, a Brickmason, a tough boss on the job, and most respected, and yet he cried that day Merle died, his heart was broke..The first time I rode in my husbands truck, Merle was in the cassette player..He is the biggest influence through music in my families lives..All my children know his music..
Merle had the ability to captivate a audience. Not one person made a sound until he finished. He actually told his son he was going to die on his birthday and he did. After prison he just wanted to play guitar but ended up singing and history was made
He is my favorite, There is a lot of great Country singers, But his songs have so much heart in them and when you get to listening to them it is addictive. I don't think he ever recorded a bad one., Ky Gambler, Big City, If we make it through December, In my next life, and the list goes on and on. All of them are Great! Enjoy!
Absolutely one of the greatest country singers!! You have a deep rabbit hole if you listen from his younger years!!
In my opinion, in his prime, the greatest male country singer of all time!❤❤ I grew up listening to Merle. My dad loved his music. Seeing him live was on my bucket list. I finally took my dad and we saw Merle the year before he passed away. He was still amazing, and I will always be grateful for that night. His music touches my heart always and often moves me to tears. Thank you for this reaction.
Merle Haggard is one of the true legends of country music. His career spanned 53 years. And, he is one of the few country music legends born and raised in CA. And, buried on his ranch in northern CA. I was lucky enough to see him in concert several times. So many great hits but my favorite is "Mama Tried" or anything with Willie Nelson.
Merle Haggard is one the greatest story tellers ever,, so many to choose from..
Merle’s voice is so unique, he had such a rich, beautiful tone. His parents moved from OK to CA during the Dust Bowl, he was born there, in Bakersfield, but still had a ton of family back in OK, so we claim him as a native son. I actually had relatives who lived in Bakersfield for many years, before retiring and moving back to OK. Okie from Muskogee is a country anthem, check it out!
He was older here and still sounded great. But he did soo many great songs over decades of music- ICON- hag. Not a bad song done. He was in prison at times as a young man. But got it rite upon leaving the last time. Johny cash performed at the prison he was in. He voweled to never go bk. And became one of the most well known stars in country music. It will take you a while to learn all about -the hag-i grew up on his music for over 50 yrs now. Can not name a fav.. all just too good. Ck hom out.. you will be glad you did. Soo glad you found him. TALENT! Dan
Now You’re On It!!! The Hag! Don’t stop here…
Master Songwriter, Guitarist and Vocalist. Another Legend that is The Truth!
This whole concert is a Must!
Fell in love with this man at 4 years old. Still my favorite today. RIP MERLE HAGGARD WE WILL MISS YOU
Talk about people that change! Merle Haggard was an Inmate at Folsom Prison where he saw Johnny Cash sing. Cash put on a concert for the prisoners and cut an Album Live at Folsom Prision.
OMG! You couldn’t have picked a greater OG! Thanks Jeremy. What an awesome pick! Merle has inspired so many greats. Miss him so much! Your music will never die Hag! ♥️
🎼🔥🔥🔥🎼 ... here is how I feel about Mr. Merle Haggard, he is the best songwriter of all time , and he has the best Country Music voice of all time. So .. so .. so glad you started with this song. So .. my Mom & Dad were singers in a Country band , and this is my Mom's #1 Merle Haggard song .. and there are dozens and dozens to choose from. You can try "If I Could Only Fly" .. or "Working Man" .. thank you for this one Sebs
Merle was my grandma's absolute favorite country singer. Never hear him without thinking of her.
Merle was my favorite country songwriter/singer. Listen to Mama Tried
Merle has so great Gospel & Christmas 🎄 Music. To me he is the King of Country........... My dad's favorite....... Miss you Daddy💞🌹
Merle Haggard was in a league of his own. He is the every day man's poet. He had a knack to bring you into a song that you could completely relate to. His catalog is massive. You could spend a couple of years just listening to Merle and no one else to complete his work. He is absolutely in the top 5 best singer songwriters of all time.
Merle was a poor child during the depression & was incarcerated several times in his youth. He got out of San Quentin Prison in 1960 at age 23. He turned his life around & got into country music. He wrote about the 'everyman' & the Vietnam war etc. & between the 60's & the 80's he has 38 #1 hits om the US country charts & even a few times on all the all-genres Billboard singles chart. He was honored at the Kennedy Center in 2010 & he continued to release albums into the 2000's. He passed in 2016. One of the original 'outlaws' of country. "Okie from Muskogee' & 'Fighting side of me' are a couple of his biggest hits. And, since you loved Vince Gill so much, you MUST check out his song he wrote after his brother passed. It is called 'Go rest high on that mountain' & he sings like an angel. It is beyond beautiful & I have heard it played at dozens of funerals, because it is so stunning. 'When I call your name' isa pretty love song of his too.
Merle had many hits during the 60s and early 70s that he all wrote himself. One of them was Mama Tried. Merle, later known as The Hag was my wife and my favorite country artist. We were fortunate to see him perform live in Tacoma, Wa just a year before he died. His voice was as smooth in his elderly years as it was when he was young. He also had the ability to musically impersonate other country stars such as Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins, Buck Owens, and others and he was always on point with their voices. He was a very rare talent, but it was Johnny Cash who is the most well known country star of all time, imo.
I got to see Merl just before he passed away, what a blessing. He was awesome and super funny. He had the same bandmates for over 50years. He joked about not having groupies but they traveled with nurses. He's got a lot of great music, do yourself a favor and give it a listen
Good reaction to a great song sung by a true legend
@Jeremyjackson3784 is 100% correct! Merle Haggard is absolutely the KING of Country! He is the exactly what the American Dream is all about! He was in San Quentin State Prison for robbing banks when Johnny Cash went & sang for them. After Merle seen Johnny he resolved to do something constructive with his life. Merle worried what people would think of his past & Johnny told him to just tell them the truth, & he did. President Ronald Reagan pardon Merle during his Presidency. Merle has written upwards of 600 songs that will live on thru time. This is 1 of my favorites! THANK YOU JEREMY!!!!!
AMEN!!!!! He was a true ICON!!! Poet of the common man!!!!
You love Merle and you love Willie Nelson. You need to check out the two of them singing "Pancho and Lefty" by Townes Van Zandt. Also, Billy Joe Shaver, a friend and contemporary of Willie, Merle, and Waylon. Billy Joe was a singer/songwriter and wrote many of Waylon Jennings' songs. His music has been recorded by Willie, Elvis, Waylon, and many others. Billie Joe was a friend and I miss him dearly. I love what you're doing here! Your approach is different from most Reaction channels in that, you educate yourself on the artist before listening to their song and sharing with your audience. I also appreciate that you unapologetically share your faith and family, with out getting "preachy". Keep up the good work.
From an old Texas guitar picker/singer,
Guy D.
Love this and also him singing “Silver Wings”. Lovin your reactions to country. Great reaction
Love, love, love Merle Haggard! His voice is like velvet
My husband and I are HUGE Merle fans. We were blessed enough to see him several times throughout the years. He has so many great songs! Continue your Merle journey with "Fightin Side of Me", "My Greatest Memory of All" "If We Make It Through December" "Are The Good Times Really Over?", "Working Man Blues", "I Think I'll Just Stay Here and Drink" "Poncho and Lefty" he sings this one with Willie Nelson, along with "Reasons to Quit" And then just keep going. There are way too many great songs to list here! We really miss Merle!! Thank you for reacting to him!!
Merle Haggard was a triple threat. He was equally great as a singer, songwriter, and guitar player. You should hear him singing in the voice of Marty Robbins, or Johnny Cash or Buck Owens. It was uncanny how he could mimic their voices. And in his younger years he was swoon-worthy. Legend is the right word.
Just remember that u have to listen to Merle Haggard live!!! Always the best musicians and sound
I’m 69 years old and have listened to Merle since I was 14. His music most likely kept me out of prison. And now he gets all the credit he deserves. From a rowdy teenager to prison, and to be celebrated at the Kennedy Center! Quite a trail!!❤❤❤❤
Merle Haggard is my favorite singer. I was lucky enough to see him in concert in 1990 with Conway Twitty and George Jones. Best concert ever. I still listen to Merle every day. I have been a fan since the ‘70s!
It is amazing how good he still sounded at that age. You will really enjoy almost anything he sings, especially his recordings from when he was younger.
I love Meryl Haggard, My Father was in the chain gang when I was born,I'm 60yrs old now and he was my Hero, he passed away 4yrs ago but he sang alot of Meryl and so many other country singer's song's and was Inducted into the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame back in the late 80's and I couldn't be more proud of him to have overcome everything he'd been through to make his dream come true 🙏🏻 we buried him on his 84th Birthday and sent him back home to be with his Father, Thank You Sir for the memories and your reaction 💙 hope you have a blessed day and safe travels 🙏🏻
I loved all of Merle’s music, and my favorite was Silver Wings. My late husband and I use to love to dance to that song. Mama Tried is really good
Yes- his voice was a treasure in his younger days - he was also a great impressionist- doing people like Johnny Cash and Buck Owens
My husband and I were fortunate enough to see Merle live on three different occasions. He can tell a story like no one else. His son and daughter sang backup when we saw him. One of my absolute favorite artists. Hard to pick a favorite, but I like Mama Tried.
One of the best voices in country music ever. Terrific songwriter and a good, if not great guitarist. He was the whole package.
Merle has a great catalog!!! Now you'll have to check out his son, Ben!!!
And Marty Haggard singing "Mama's Hungry Eyes". I think he is Merle's eldest son.
He lived down the street from where I grew up, (which he had left by the time I was 5 of course), in Oildale, Ca. He lived in the boxcar his dad had converted into a house.
A must from this concert:
Just stay here and drink. Merle always used this song to jam with his band live.
Great reaction…thanks. If you want an idea of what he meant to country music, listen to Vince Gil sing his tribute to Merle: “I’m Lost In A World Without Haggard”…so beautiful!
The Hag! My all time favorite. Saw him in St. Louis in 86. Going Where The Lonely Go is a favorite!
Merle is a legend in country music. His catalogue is deep and impressive. My favorite song by him is "In My Next Life". Great reaction as usual. Glad you are enjoying this journey.
In my simple opinion, the Hag is the embodiment of country music. Nobody can touch Merle as he was in his prime. If you had to sit someone down and explain what country music should sound like you would only have to play some Hag. He was the first person I saw in concert, with my grandmother. Seem him 8 times and wish it was 20. Simply the best!!!
Merle has so much good music in his catalogue it is nearly impossible to pick a favorite. Welcome to the fold, you are starting to find the good stuff. As a singer songwriter he is one of if not the best.
Many don't know that he wrote more hit songs than Willy Nelson
One of my favorite songs is from the sixties it " Brown Eyed Handsome Man" from Waylon Jennings his voice and tone was absolutely heavenly!
Merle’s music always told a story.
Merle Haggard has written over 400 songs and probably 90% of his own recordings came from his own catalog. His subject matter is varied and I like them all especially “Silver Wings” and “You take me for granted”.
You Take Me For Granted is beautiful but it was written by Leona Williams.
@@rod2459 I know. Just saying I like the way he sings both songs. Thanks for the correction.
@@Randjay1 I love the way he sings it also. Leona Williams just doesn’t get enough credit for writing such a powerful song.
@@rod2459 agreed. I think Serb should react to it.
Another beautiful song is I Sang Dixie by Dwight Yoakam. One of my personal favorites
Love Yoakum! My fav is prob 'Guitars & Cadillacs' & 'Pocket of a Clown' & '1,000 miles to Nowhere', & 'Ain't That Lonely Yet', & 'Streets of Bakersfield' & & &... 😉❤️🔥
Absolutely agree. Will bring a tear to you eye.
This is deep dive into some of the best country music ever.
The Hag.... I grew up listening to my dad singing Merle Haggard and within one line of this song I was in tears. I lost my dad when I was 18, he was only 42. During my dad's last few months Merle did a concert nearby and we managed to go... I will never forgive Merle for his performance that night. He sang 3 songs while sitting on a barstool, got up and walked out, without even looking at the crowd once. My dad was heartbroken. Today, 38 years later, it still makes me angry. And now when I hear a Haggard song I hear my dad singing instead. Bittersweet to be sure.
Legendary.
I was just listening to a song off his 50th studio album
"The Fightin' Side of Me" should be your next Merle Haggard song! FABULOUS reaction Sebs!
Keith Richards also did a very good version of this song,it's to be found on you tube, seems Keith is a big fan of Merle.
I had a stepdad who is the biggest Merle Haggard fan, so I’ve listened to hundreds of Merle songs. 1. Merle has a song about literally everything 2. He has this tone in some songs that when it hits, it gives you chills.
My father passed away recently, he loved country, especially the 60’s, this would have been beautiful for him, he was ready, but didn’t want to lose the memories. While his last hours approached my brother and I, listen to nothing but old country with him, it helped as we said goodbye, now I’m wondering if this song was on the playlist. Grew up with all of them, the Highway Men were awesome, love them still
I get Merle being a legend. Well deserved, great heart in his voice and this song is priceless. Pancho & Lefty is probably my fave.
But for my money, if you want to name the king of outlaw country, it's Waylon Jennings. He can go from tough to tender from "Don't Think Hank Done it This way" to "Amanda". And tops with his guitar riffs.
Merle was in prison. Johnny Cash came to the prison to do a concert for the prisoners. Merle decided right then he wanted that life. You never know how or when you can change someone's life
There will NEVER be another Hag. All those songs he wrote are purely poetic and he had the voice and was a genius guitar picker and not bad with a fiddle.
Merle was one of the great ones.
I agree about the solo with this and Vince. I love those tones.
I also loved hearing him play the acoustic by himself, when he sang "Footlights" on the George Jones Show.
Oooh Footlights. You can really see the admiration for Merle when George spoke of him.
In my opinion the KING of Country music will always be Hank Williams sr. I know a lot of modern people have a hard time appreciating Hank. He wrote his songs. He also died very young. So many singers who have followed were inspired by Hank. Not only Country singers.
There once was a singer named Vern Gosden. He was known as 'the voice. Listen to his song, Chisled in Stone. Vern passed several years ago but his voice will live forever.
Country musicians are just story tellers with good vocals.
"The Hag" did a little time in the jug. Look at him in his prime ., the 60's.
Welcome to the wonderful world of Merle. Endless list of truly great music.
Lovely reaction! Merle Haggard and Waylon Jennings both had such strong (when they were younger) smooth voices, I hope you will check out more of them and other DOGs of country.
"Mama Tried" should be your next Merle Haggard "The Hag" song. That was his nickname back in the day. He was/is a legend!
Fell in love with Merle’s music and his absolutely beautiful voice at a very young age. Still love him. Listen to him everyday.
I’ve loved this song for years❤. What a gem❤
He wasn’t called the common man’s poet for nothing. Go past the music and the voice and listen to the words. Check out Erma Jackson. Merle did it back in the 60’s. What a song for that time period. He wasn’t afraid to write and speak his mind. By the way… Jeremy is a dear friend of mine. I’m proud to call him my brother.
Thanks!!! And my dear friend @rodneyyarbrough6525 ain't so bad! He's taught me more than i can ever repay!!! He can pick and sing it too!!
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Legendary.
You got to listen to him in his young prime years. He was fantastic
I'm glad you found him.
Merle Haggard has always been one of my all time favorite country singer/songwriter of all time! Love The Hag! ✌❤🎶
Merle's life story is written on his face...every day in jail, every heartbreak, every missed meal for lack of money--it's all there. I love that face.
Merle was in San Quentin but his crimes were considered petty crimes. The problem was he was an escape artist and escaped like 5 times so they stuck him in San Quentin to keep him from escaping again.
Also Merle's telecaster is called "tuff dog tele". It's produced by the Fender Custom shop in Corona CA. Merle spent time there and worked with them on the setup he wanted. It's a thin line tele and has a 5-position switch for the pickups. Also has his road dog from the 70s inset into the head of the guitar along with his autograph. I bought one from the custom shop in 2000 and I've never played a more beautiful tone rich guitar. It's also very light in weight To this day I wouldn't trade it for any other guitar in existence.
You should listen to him singing when he was younger. He is still good here, but he really was probably the best country singer back in his day. Thanks for playing him! PS- he could also do great impressions of other country singers like Johnny Cash, Buck Owens and Marty Robbins. Check that out too?
This song ALWAYS makes me cry
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RIP. Merle wrote the Sea Shores of Old Mexico, Silver Wings, Momma Tried, and Today I Started Loving you again. Fightin' Side of me, Oke from Muskogee, I better stop before I really get going.
Some of the greatest country artists, came out of this man's time frame. Artist like Chris Christofferson, Johnny Cash, Roy Clark, Jerry Reid, and the list goes on and on.
There are too many to mention all the greats. Charlie Pride, Lynn Anderson, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline just to name a small crowd of outstanding stars. Country music can be a VERY BIG rabbit hole.
mERLE WAS THE KING OF COUNTRY NO DOUBT OF IT
He wrote one about Elvis
I like how are you are doing some reaction videos on older classic songs for people that didn’t take singing lessons but just felt it in their heart. Kudos to you!
Play Merle's "If We Make It Through December." My favorite Merle Haggard song. I saw him in concert early in his career and again just before he died. He never lost his ability to move the crowd.
Whoever finds this, I love you written and performed by Mac Davis
Please find the song written by Mac Davis " Who ever finds this , I love You❤" play it please!❤❤
Mac Davis was a fantastic song writer / singer!❤❤
Fabulous reaction to this beautiful song ❤
Merl is a classic country artist. I’d love to see you react to my favorites, the late Ray Price & late Don Williams.. both had beautiful voices.
Merle Haggard is pureblooded country royalty. His career spanned decades, and his music never disappoints
The Hag, is a deep DEEP rabbit hole! Decades of awesome music!
While an inmate at San Quentin, Merle became friends with another inmate who, along with a group of other inmates, had a plan to escape. Merle wanted in. But having heard Merle sing and play guitar, the leader of the group told him "no". Said he had a real future to risk an escape attempt. Merle was blessed that the convict didn't let him join the group.
Poet of the common man,top 5 singer and songwriter of all time
I encourage you to check out other older country music legends as well. You will be amazed at the range of the talent of the old legends. Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Kris Kistofferson, Dolly Pardon, Barbara Mandrell, Loretta Lynn, John Anderson, Charlie Pride, Reba McEntire, Tammy Wynette, George Jones--and I know I am forgetting a lot of other legends. I was raised on country music, and Barbara Mandrell's song "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool" is my banner song--in highschool, there were only 2 students that liked country and that was me and my boyfriend.
Merle was simply outstanding. His catalog is impressive beyond words. All his sons sing, but check out Ben Haggard, who had the talent (and plays his father’s guitar).
Do a deep dive and take a listen to his voice In earlier years. No one could touch his voice. Master storyteller and vocalist.
Love watching your channel 💗 Great music!
He did real good impressions of some of the greats of country music.
Greetings, I stumbled upon your channel by complete accident and had no intention in watching any of your videos, Until I realised that you have been on a journey down the road of Country music. As One who grew up loving Metal and any one half able to play a guitar, I never intended to follow country music. Much like writing poetry, I never cared for that. Except I now write Poetry and love it and for the past few years have been discovering how great country music is. I have favorites whom I listen to closely amongst them is Kris Kristofferson who is by far one of the greatest Song Writers. Anyways I just wanted to place a few words and introduce my old self. and send greetings from Cork City In Republic of Ireland. plus to say much of what I saw of your videos has been great. Cheers and have a good one. Pat.