Merle could sing about things with authority that few people could. That was his songwriting and performing genius. Rest in peace, Merle. You brought great beauty to the world in the face of such difficulty and pain. ❤
I love love love this strip down version of the original..Its almost like a hymn.If I could request a song to be played at my funeral this would be the one.
Ah, you can clearly see that he was catching the momentum. His career is really amazing, when I am listening to Merle I know that it's always top quality stuff.
Not sure what year this is but I was at Giants Stadium in NJ in 83' at Willie's 4th of July picnic and was able to see Merle live for the first time. Needless to say at 17 I was hooked for life with Merle. At 56 I still have to get my daily dose of the Hagg!!
I have listened to this song for years from the Rainbow Stew Live album. Never did I realize he was referring to Willie Nelson when he says "C'mon Will". I never get tired of this song.
Agreed. We used to rewind the cassette (lol) over and over to the “c’mon Will!” Never knew until these videos surfaced who Will was. It was also awesome to see the video of the stands rocking up and down when the voice comes over the speaker and says “Attention! For your own safety, please do not dance on the upper level!” We used to talk about what an awesome concert that would have been to be at.
Merle and Marty are probably jamming to this song. God bless Bonnie, such a wonderful person. This song is not quite the same without her beautiful backup vocals.
Great music avent of merle haggard ive got this on original dvd region 1 as well three different events it is very good well worth the buy ok guys love merle haggard proper old timer country singer r.i.p
I know it says Anaheim Stadium...But it looks like the Astrodome to me! ~ Plus, Willie has an Astros shirt on... ?? Incredible, Beautiful, Stunning Show! 💙
I wish I could get my hands on a DVD of this entire concert. This was recorded and put into the album Live At Anaheim Stadium but I have yet to see a DVD.
It appears to be maybe in Houston? Willie has on an Astro's coat... It's outside so I don't think it's the old Astrodome... Man, I'll rack my brian trying to figure this one out. At any rate GREAT song!
He sounds so good here. He is clear and vibrant. That voice is utterly heavenly
It’s like butterscotch.
How cool was Merle… he looks even more relaxed performing than Dean Martin.
Merle never slacked his singing on stage, you can watch any live performance and he ALWAYS tries his best.
No disrespect to all the other great Country singers, but Merle was truly the Best of the Best. RIP Merle!!
Your right - total package !!!
Waylon was a better singer in my book.
Haggard & Jones... my favorites.
@@bsnf-5- your book , lol , i love waylon , have him 3 - behind merle and george jones
BEST COUNTRY SINGER TO EVER STEP ON A STAGE! RIP MR MERLE! WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU!🙏💜
GOD BLESS FATHER MERLE
Agreed!!
One of the best voices in country ever
Wow.....has Merle ever sounded better? What a voice.
The great merle haggert ❤
Merle could sing about things with authority that few people could. That was his songwriting and performing genius. Rest in peace, Merle. You brought great beauty to the world in the face of such difficulty and pain. ❤
what a showman!
I love love love this strip down version of the original..Its almost like a hymn.If I could request a song to be played at my funeral this would be the one.
This song now has a whole new meaning. Farewell Merle, you were something special.
chills running all over me...this is so beautiful.....
Ah, you can clearly see that he was catching the momentum. His career is really amazing, when I am listening to Merle I know that it's always top quality stuff.
Not sure what year this is but I was at Giants Stadium in NJ in 83' at Willie's 4th of July picnic and was able to see Merle live for the first time. Needless to say at 17 I was hooked for life with Merle. At 56 I still have to get my daily dose of the Hagg!!
this is 1980 at Anaheim Stadium, right before the Rams moved in.
Most intense and best ever version of "Sing Me Back Home."
The hag !!! The best !!!!!!
I have listened to this song for years from the Rainbow Stew Live album. Never did I realize he was referring to Willie Nelson when he says "C'mon Will". I never get tired of this song.
Agreed. We used to rewind the cassette (lol) over and over to the “c’mon Will!” Never knew until these videos surfaced who Will was. It was also awesome to see the video of the stands rocking up and down when the voice comes over the speaker and says “Attention! For your own safety, please do not dance on the upper level!” We used to talk about what an awesome concert that would have been to be at.
now thats some true good ol country music, makes todays country music pales in comparison. love this version with Willy!
anaheim, 1981, on the rainbow stew lp----merle is the best-total package-all due respect to george jones waylon , conway ---merle is simlply the best
This was around a year before Marty's death.
Vocally I swear he could not get any better than this !
Merle and Marty are probably jamming to this song. God bless Bonnie, such a wonderful person. This song is not quite the same without her beautiful backup vocals.
CLASSIC 🎶🎶🎶👌
he was a gift from the gods.
A couple of living legends.
True - but this is about the best ever Mighty Merle
Even today wow!!
RIP MERLETHANKS FOR POSTING
I'm a big man but I cried
Now you're home Merle. Thank you so much.....for everything. And also, Happy Birthday.
R.I.P.
We just lost one of the Greatest all rounders in the Business and a true Gent may he rest in peace xxx
love country music !!! love america !!! GREAT !!
Great music avent of merle haggard ive got this on original dvd region 1 as well three different events it is very good well worth the buy ok guys love merle haggard proper old timer country singer r.i.p
Love this slow hand version
Love this song, wanted it at my husband's funeral
Great song maybe his best
Even Willie is in awe.
The best cant get any better great duo great harmonies
Hope you finally made it home, Merle...
+Steven Tenenbaum Me too my friend,, I hope to hear him when I get to heaven
He did
Masterpiece
The best!
Songs from the Anaheim Stadium concert October 1980.
Sing me back home
Hell, I was only 30 then...real nice song...
Tender, Beautiful and Haunting.
Music has magical powers to take us away from our troubles.
Sometimes that's all we need, if only for a brief moment.
Only one other male singer could phrase like The Hag, that singer was Sinatra.
Beautiful
beautifull.....r,i,p,,,,,,,,,
Buddy’s Mom and step dad, what a sound.
Oh my god what a pair brilliant.
fantastic.
Nice! Am I the only one who thinks Willie looks like Fidel Castro here?
Mike Hasbrouck Haha - you're right! - Now we are two at least. - Cheers! Is that Bavarian beer you're holding in hand?
RIP Merle
it makes you cry
I know it says Anaheim Stadium...But it looks like the Astrodome to me! ~ Plus, Willie has an Astros shirt on... ?? Incredible, Beautiful, Stunning Show! 💙
Diahn Schoultz - astrodome is indoors
Willie was wearing Astros stuff because he is an Astros fan! Nolan Ryan had just recently joined the Astros .
maybe it's because they enclosed anaheim stadium per the Rams moving in and seat expantion.
I miss this guy
I wish I could get my hands on a DVD of this entire concert. This was recorded and put into the album Live At Anaheim Stadium but I have yet to see a DVD.
one of the best!!!!!
Live at Anaheim Stadium October 1980.
Now that is frickin' country music. You can keep today's crap.
Toll!!!!!!
RIP
...wow at Willies shaggyness great song thoe
i domt know the history, willie seems like he's full of pride and gifts if I was a coyboy in 1800 I'd make him more humble
boy this is an old one, but love them both trying to see when done?
Good job......
Merle Haggard and Bonnie Owens belong together. Too bad they divorced.
looking for this concert on DVD or Blu-Ray. My dad had it on VHS and loved it. want to get him this for his B day. Can anyone help?
It appears to be maybe in Houston? Willie has on an Astro's coat... It's outside so I don't think it's the old Astrodome... Man, I'll rack my brian trying to figure this one out. At any rate GREAT song!
Anaheim Stadium concert October 1980.
@TheScarlet5 Thats the late Bonnie Owens who both Merle Haggard and Buck Owens were both married to at 1 point
Who,s the wee Scottish laddie
fuckin great vid man keep um coming
i domt know the history, willie seems like he's full of pride and gifts if I was a coyboy in 1800 I'd make him more humble, pre willie b4 the IRS?
Why should a comment like Seth Walston even be allowed??? No one forced him to watch this.
Where and when?
as i said previously Merle is the only person who can do justice to any of his material, others think they can but they butcher it
Darren Crispin I disagree, Gram Parsons did a fine version, and The Grateful Dead version is simply amazing
They just don’t make them like this anymore.
County music sucks!
What happened?
And they wonder why Trump won.....probably never heard a Merle song.
what does trump got to do with haggard ?
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Clintons are fans and friends with Willie Nelson.
Merle's good friend Marty Robbins was a staunch conservative.
38 #1 Hits... and he wrote most of those. Unlike George Strait who wrote Zero of his hits!