Setlist: 0:37 Branded Man 4:11 The Bottle Let My Down 7:17 Swinging Doors 10:21 Mama Tried 12:48 I Started Loving You Again 16:41 I Take Pride In What I Am 20:12 The Fightin' Side Of Me 23:24 Okie From Muskogee 26:28 Daddy Frank (The Guitar Man) 29:11 Workin' Man Blues 33:22 Movin' On 36:16 The Roots Of My Raising 39:14 Ramblin' Fever 42:53 That's The Way Love Goes 46:00 San Antonio Rose
My wife and I were married December 30th 1972,still married, our wedding gift from my wife's uncle was tickets to The Mosque in Richmond, Virginia to experience Merle Haggard and Donna Fargo, LIVE , wonderful memories !!!!
His boys Marty, Noel, Ben and Scotty are doing a mighty fine job filling their daddy's boots and there's no mistaken when Noel & the youngest, Ben start to singing, you're hearing the legend himself. Many of our pure country music artist have gone home, leaving us with their young ones trying to fill their shoes, but Merle's boys have done better than most answering George Jones "who's going to fill their shoes".
True enough but Merle left behind him three sons who are also excellent country singers and guitar players….they also sound very much like their daddy.
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 Haggard had that special voice . He was a fantastic country singer . Love all his songs . His music will always live on . And he was a legend of his time ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
a voice that can’t be touched by anyone else. I have every song Merle ever sang and I play them every night when go to bed. He sings me to sleep . What a gift!
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
Multi talented singer, songwriter, poet, producer, band leader, innovator, businessman/salesman, and he did it all with an indescribable ease and grace.
He was simply the greatest all-around country music talent that ever lived. Singer, songwriter, musician, band leader, impressionist (if you've ever seen him perform impressions of other artists, he was spot on). It's a race for second place, because there was Merle, and then there is everyone else.
Yes it is but as I think about who was better I cannot think of anyone who outshines him. Probably my #2 pick of best would be Vince Gill, another great talent.
MERLE, was my ❤❤very favourite American Country music singer of all times, with Bonnie Owens Haggard. They were absolutely brilliant singing together, Merle had such a unique style voice that no one shall ever be able to compete against, He was phenomenal. I hope that he and Bonnie are RIP FOREVER. ELIZABETH SCOTLAND ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
At 59 I remember all so well dancing around on top of my Daddy's shoes to Merle Haggard...He loved his music... Brings back so many memories just to hear Merle sing. His sons are awesome!
Yeah this is the definition of country music and my father loved Merle Haggard. I can remember my father walking around our house singing some of Merle’s songs We used to watch a show back in 1970’s that was called HeeHaw and Roy Clark,Buck Owens and all of the real country music singers were on this show The music they play these days is not country music It’s more like pop music and They don’t hold a candle to the real country music legends What a sad world we live in these days because real country music don’t exist anymore But as long as they play this music I will always listen to this music because it’s real music and it reminds me of my father especially Merle Haggard
This is So True. I grew up the same way. Just Turned 66. Thank You. Listening to Merle Music along with Noel Lee & Ben Some of Marty Scott. Has help Me. Lost My Husband 8-14-2021. Married almost 46years. I MISS MY Bobby. And Son Richard lost 2015 age 37. The Haggard 5 has help MD keep My Sanity. Haggard 5 ROCK COUNTRY MUSIC
@@tomjonas7384 we used to laugh like crazy because Merle could imitate and sound just like any one else in country music at that time and do a very good job Him and Marty Robins,George Jones,Hank Williams and all the ladies of country music We just didn’t know what we were blessed with back then Because the people these days don’t hold a candle to any of the original country music musicians From the 1950’s until the early 1980’s There want ever be anymore country music like that I’m 53 years young and I like all kinds of music but the older country and blues music is my favorite by far
Merle is the real country music. His songs have that incomparable texture and Lustre. The magical gist of every song he sings is beyond words. May his soul rest in peace.
Merle Haggard was one of a Kind There will never ever be another Merle Haggard very Talented Man the Best thing that ever happened to Country Music is Merle Haggard if you don't believe me just listen to his Music, Folks.
Merle carried me through heartbreak, love, holding my children in my arms dancing for musical rhythm and to sleep, loosing some love-ones, and just because I love his music. ❤😅
MERLE was my 1st choice in country music , his voice was magical to listen to. There shall never be another MERLE HAGGARD.GOD BLESS YOU MERLE. ALSO HIS WIFE THEN BONNIE HAGGARD RIP BOTH OF YOU. REGARDS ELIZABETH XXXX ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I'm 66 and remember my brother came home for leave from navy 1968. He had brought with him "albums " of Meryl and various others. Growing up,went in the army at 17 listening to hard rock. Missed the "nam" while in basic training. Got out and got married and came upon my brother's albums one day. And played "Meryl " and the others, and it took me back to the first time I heard them and I listened to them everyday when MY children were coming home from school and too this day my children know his music. Although it is a very much different time. I can say that "Meryl and Jones, Tammy and the man in black lives on. It's not just the music. It's of a time when the world was changing and maybe NOT for the better. But I do believe that his and the others are, a history of good family values.
We have lost alot of country singers I am 76 and I love our country Music . I heard Merl I think it was 71 I lost all my CD&tapes&records my family put me out they Would say it not true But I listen to my phone thank you.
Many 1000s of ks Merle has kept me company in our back Australia I got introduced to his voice 1974 and listened to him very often not out there lately still going ok listening 75 now miss his writing of new real country that awakens the heart up!
The best there ever was. There will never be another Merle Haggard. If you don’t believe it listen to the junk today that is being played as country. Nothing but crossover. RIP Merle
Merle is one of the best singer songwriters of all time but we got a few good country singers in the new generation. Check out Sturgill Simpson, Colter Wall, Tyler Childers, cody jinks ✌🏻😎
I really love merle and hes one of the best but its always hard to say hes the best. What about willie, waylon, George Jones, David Allan Coe, Hank 1 2 3 & 4, marty Robbins, johnny cash and many many more. All are the best in their own way. Its just a matter of taste.
I only discovered Mr. Haggard about 3 years ago.😢 So glad there are so many recordings of his work. Thanks to all the folks who took the time to upload these treasures.
I discovered the Hag about 60 years ago,Anna. A cover group in the old Homestead Tavern in Port Chester NY sang his songs. Real good. I went looking for the real Merle. When I finally found him he stuck with me forever. I'm sure the same will happen to you Anna. Once this guy gets into the musical part of your brain you just can't shake him loose and that is really good. Not too many that can do that anymore...... I can tell you had a good 3 years. Just came in from the back porch with my big Gibson Guitar. Sang and played: 'Today I started loving you again.' Always finish the night with that tune.
@@caesarwarrick4735 You are right. I studied voice for about 4 years. I learned "art" songs and classical pieces, etc. Never listened to "hillbilly" music ... much to my loss! Of course Mr. Haggard's music is much better. I am so happy that we can listen to his wonderful lyrics and melodies any time. I am almost 90, so I have had a lot of time to enjoy a lot of different styles. God bless you!
If you just discovered Merle 3 years ago, then there has to be some more HEAVY HITTERS than you haven’t found yet… it was the golden era of country without a doubt
Merl and his Country and Western giants have left a rich musical legacy..gone are those days not likely to return..these recordings needs to be preserved with great pride the world is not likely to this team of musical heroes again..
Mearle Haggard "The Hag " one of, if not the best in country music. My favorite. Ive seen him at least 3 times live in concert at Jimmie Rogers Festival in the Temple Theatre. Such a great writer and singer.
As a teenager he drew me like a magnet to the TV when I heard his voice! Such a good looking man! I swooned over him as we both grew a little older! My kind of man!
The last time I saw Merle was a Whitewater in New Braunfels, TX. My daughter and I were 50 feet away when he & Willie warmed up with an acoustic version of Pancho & Left.
Thanks , awesome performance by Merle . Love his music and consider him as one of the best. Nobody today can come close. I listen to Merle, Willie,Waylon, George and Cash more than the modern country artists. Again, thanks for sharing- GingerS
Congratulations "EAR DAMAGE"; Superb mix, video and audio, a fine tribute to a stellar country performer born in Oildale, patriotic Kern County, California during the 1930's depression. RIP Merle Haggard, your music will go on for decades...
Oh he is such class a genius a poet teller an icon a legend of course . Thank you lord for this man a true legend full of pride an wisdom gifted to us from you now resting in your arms . We miss an love you Merle Haggard your music an entertainer in your own right. Your music were your own true an honest. Soooo dearly missed 😢😢😢by all your country music fans here in New Zealand ❤❤❤ sharing the Arohanui Love with all those whom love your music around the world. R.I.P. Merle also Bonnie Owens an the rest of them greats that have passed on 😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤❤. Thank you Lord Jesus for all these gifted people that has left this world. Be blessed everyone Amen. Kiwi girl Hirena. Big fan. Amen.❤❤❤❤
Merle was a real patriot, love this song. Americans were really lucky having the opportunity to see him on tv shows and his concerts. His fellow musicians rightly praised him and appreciate d him.
That was when country was country. They were all special. All had their own way and sound. Didn't have all the loud banging they çall music today. You could understand what they were saying and it didn't kill your eardrums. So grateful I grew up with them
I'm proud to play country music every day Merle still plays the night shift and I have my guitar to play along with a tad of whiskey This is living music.thanks again for this.
One of the coldest evenings in Toledo Ohio I was given the honor of witnessing one of Musics GREATIST ARTIST. That would be Merle Haggard .He wrote and sang most of his own Music. It was simply breathtaking .I didn"t know it at the time but it was probably the best concert I have ever been to, Thank you Merle and to his band . I shall always remember his show .
I saw Merle at the Sports Arena in Toledo Ohio many years ago.I am now 83 and still love listening to his music.Im happy his 3 sons are carrying on his music.I believe Ben sounds more like him and plays the guitar sounding like his Dad.
Nice to see Merle in his hey day ...I was hiking the Appalachain Trail w my brother in 1976 and we met and hiked some w a young guy named Boyd Rutherford from Knoxville Tennesee ..size 13 boot and gangly legs....he said we needed to hear Merle Haggard, so I am catching up on that advice a few years on 🙂... Thanks to UA-cam 👏
Been listening to Merle since the late sixties he's the greatest and always will be he has helped me through more hard times than anything or anybody and I still listen to him everyday
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
Setlist:
0:37 Branded Man
4:11 The Bottle Let My Down
7:17 Swinging Doors
10:21 Mama Tried
12:48 I Started Loving You Again
16:41 I Take Pride In What I Am
20:12 The Fightin' Side Of Me
23:24 Okie From Muskogee
26:28 Daddy Frank (The Guitar Man)
29:11 Workin' Man Blues
33:22 Movin' On
36:16 The Roots Of My Raising
39:14 Ramblin' Fever
42:53 That's The Way Love Goes
46:00 San Antonio Rose
Thank you Ear Damage, Merle Haggard is awesome, & I really dig his old stuff
Thank you for the tracklist ✌🏻😎
@@EarDamageHardcore you're most welcome
Silver Wings!
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some call him, "THE REAL DEAL" including me, thxs for sharing...
Merle Haggard is a genius!!!!
At 61 years of age, I have to say his life and his songs for character and integrity to those that it touches! God bless you, Merle Haggard
🌹🌹🦁🔥❤️🌹🌹🌹
I've been listening to Merle since I was a kid in school and still listening and loving him at 65. I adore him and l always will.❤
It's always nice to hear people ask for forgiveness for the bad they have done, we are blessed God forgives and bless us.
My wife and I were married December 30th 1972,still married, our wedding gift from my wife's uncle was tickets to The Mosque in Richmond, Virginia to experience Merle Haggard and Donna Fargo, LIVE , wonderful memories !!!!
Donna Fargo
I was born December 30th 1971
May God continue blessing your marriage.
@@felixmaina6033 thank you my friend !!!! God bless you as well !!!!
Congratulations ,❤
Simply the best.., there'll never be another MERLE HAGGARD.
His boys Marty, Noel, Ben and Scotty are doing a mighty fine job filling their daddy's boots and there's no mistaken when Noel & the youngest, Ben start to singing, you're hearing the legend himself. Many of our pure country music artist have gone home, leaving us with their young ones trying to fill their shoes, but Merle's boys have done better than most answering George Jones "who's going to fill their shoes".
ray price also... my two favs
@@nbk9372those boys are just riding the fame of their pap. They ain't anywhere near Hag in all aspects...
True enough but Merle left behind him three sons who are also excellent country singers and guitar players….they also sound very much like their daddy.
YES!
If anyone in Nashville is watching, this is country music.....
Yeah 👍
Correct !
If they gave a shit about real country music they would never had anything to do with Taylor Swift and those two guys...I call them Shag and Fag....
The greatest American songwriter ever.i love it.
There will only ever be one Merle Haggard. No one can duplicate or pretend to have his talent or voice. He was a working man’s voice.
I’m an Okie From Muskogee. Merle was “country music”.
God bless him. RIP MERLE HAGGARD. “THE HAG” 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶❤️❤️❤️❤️
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
Not. The best but among the best
Merle was and always will be the best singer of all time I think, he was one of a kind.
Always love MErle singing thanks for sharring.
Merle Haggard had that special voice . He was a fantastic country singer . Love all his songs . His music will always live on . And he was a legend of his time ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Merle was a great person and had a beautiful voice
a voice that can’t be touched by anyone else. I have every song Merle ever sang and I play them every night when go to bed. He sings me to sleep . What a gift!
Same here.
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
😅This man could sing like a bautifull Sunday morning.Rip.MyRle.❤❤❤❤.
His son Ben sounds very much like him.
😢agree 100%
Hall of Fame accolades notwithstanding, this man cannot but be underrated. His greatness is beyond measure.
Multi talented singer, songwriter, poet, producer, band leader, innovator, businessman/salesman, and he did it all with an indescribable ease and grace.
He was in a class of his on. There will not be another like him.
He was simply the greatest all-around country music talent that ever lived. Singer, songwriter, musician, band leader, impressionist (if you've ever seen him perform impressions of other artists, he was spot on). It's a race for second place, because there was Merle, and then there is everyone else.
@@whoisit441 MERLE HAGGARD IS THE BEST THERE EVER WAS AND WILL ALWAYS BE !!!
@@whoisit441 thats a broad statement but I guess it's about opinion
Yes it is but as I think about who was better I cannot think of anyone who outshines him. Probably my #2 pick of best would be Vince Gill, another great talent.
Waylon was the best guys
You can stop pretending now
Merle Haggard was a poet of country music and he also lived it
That is so true!!! I have always said that about ALAN JACKSON also...2 poets of writing of love, life and heartaches ❤❤!!
@@sherrymartin2486 I like Alan too, but he didn't live it like Merle did.
That's what sets him apart.
True country music is a dying breed now days. I've been listening to Merle Haggard since I was a young teenager many moons ago and it never gets old.
He's awesome!
Never gets old. Ever 🎉
Merl and all the other country singers I grew up with in the 70s will forever be #1 in COUNTRY MUSIC
MERLE, was my ❤❤very favourite American Country music singer of all times, with Bonnie Owens Haggard. They were absolutely brilliant singing together, Merle had such a unique style voice that no one shall ever be able to compete against, He was phenomenal. I hope that he and Bonnie are RIP FOREVER. ELIZABETH SCOTLAND ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
All the greatest country singers are now up in heaven singing for the lord.
Praise God for bringing him in this world, giving us joy thru his golden voice!
😊🙏Amen
Amen
Love and appreciate this great singer. Thank you, Merle
At 59 I remember all so well dancing around on top of my Daddy's shoes to Merle Haggard...He loved his music... Brings back so many memories just to hear Merle sing. His sons are awesome!
Hi Pam💐💐
I love Merle Haggard. still after 72 years of listening
Great!
Hag is the GOAT of country music. ❤
Hi Deb💐💐
Yeah this is the definition of country music and my father loved Merle Haggard. I can remember my father walking around our house singing some of Merle’s songs We used to watch a show back in 1970’s that was called HeeHaw and Roy Clark,Buck Owens and all of the real country music singers were on this show The music they play these days is not country music It’s more like pop music and They don’t hold a candle to the real country music legends What a sad world we live in these days because real country music don’t exist anymore But as long as they play this music I will always listen to this music because it’s real music and it reminds me of my father especially Merle Haggard
This is So True. I grew up the same way. Just Turned 66. Thank You. Listening to Merle Music along with Noel Lee & Ben Some of Marty Scott. Has help Me. Lost My Husband 8-14-2021. Married almost 46years. I MISS MY Bobby. And Son Richard lost 2015 age 37.
The Haggard 5 has help MD keep My Sanity.
Haggard 5 ROCK
COUNTRY MUSIC
Saw HAG live in 1971 @ THE RIO PALM ISLE BALLROOM IN LONGVIEW, TEXAS DROVE 600 MILES TO SEE "THE HAG"!!!
I agree 100%
@@tomjonas7384 we used to laugh like crazy because Merle could imitate and sound just like any one else in country music at that time and do a very good job Him and Marty Robins,George Jones,Hank Williams and all the ladies of country music We just didn’t know what we were blessed with back then Because the people these days don’t hold a candle to any of the original country music musicians From the 1950’s until the early 1980’s There want ever be anymore country music like that I’m 53 years young and I like all kinds of music but the older country and blues music is my favorite by far
Always ❤
Merle is the real country music. His songs have that incomparable texture and Lustre. The magical gist of every song he sings is beyond words. May his soul rest in peace.
Merle Haggard was one of a Kind There will never ever be another Merle Haggard very Talented Man the Best thing that ever happened to Country Music is Merle Haggard if you don't believe me just listen to his Music, Folks.
@@RogerFelts-z1bciao amico! 🙋♀️😊😘💘🌅
@@RogerFelts-z1b ditto
I started listening to Merle with my dad when I was 10 nobody better , I listen to him everyday I'm 70 now
And don’t forget his son, Ben Haggard. He is the one who will carry on..
Absolutely agree, sounds the most like his dad!
And don’t forget Noel Haggard. His son, Marty, named after Marty Robbins can also sing like his dad.
Mearle had 4 sons and I think he's pretty much proud of all of them. Scotty, Marty, Noel, and Ben by different women.
He reminds me so tof his dad Merle!
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Man, I wish Merle & Charley Daniels were still with us today.
Merle carried me through heartbreak, love, holding my children in my arms dancing for musical rhythm and to sleep, loosing some love-ones, and just because I love his music. ❤😅
Merrill was one of the best country singers there ever lived rest in peace Merle
This song should be our Everyday Anthem. After 7/13/24 this is more true than ever. Love ole Merle
It was nice to see this progression. Merle just got better and better as time went on and his confidence grew.
I know the very best 😁😎
Classy country back then. Love the way they sang and dressed with a real band and a piano!
Loved this guy and his music my whole adult life!! He touched those places in your heart that you can't describe!
Echo your sentiments. His music will live on forever. 😍💕
Best Country singer. May his sons keep up the good work started by their Dad. May his soul Rest in Peace 🙏♥️
I miss him terribly but I will always have his music!!! ❤❤❤
Not only did Merle Haggard have such amazing songwriting talent he also sang so well.
Losing him was like losing my dad all over again. I still get chills listening to that steel guitar.
The main guitar licks was Roy Nicoals lead guitar nom hamlet on steel they had the strangers recognized music
@@douglashowell9968 One record, he claimed he, Roy Nichols, IW Harper and Jim Beam wrote a song together called Billy Overcame His Size/Hobo Bill.
I could lessen to hem All night Till Dawn Betty Lumpkin
Che bella canzone!la musica che accompagna e meravigliosa...rip..in pace amore...😊😊😍😍😇😇😇😇💘💘💘💘💘
in his interview i watched once, he said all he ever wanted to do was to play gituar, but they told him he wasnt good enough, can you imagine? haha
MERLE was my 1st choice in country music , his voice was magical to listen to. There shall never be another MERLE HAGGARD.GOD BLESS YOU MERLE. ALSO HIS WIFE THEN BONNIE HAGGARD RIP BOTH OF YOU. REGARDS ELIZABETH XXXX ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
@@ELIZABETHHUGHES-eh9gw at 66,I still play guitar today, Merle haggard is always a big part of my music,,
Ever since I was a kid I could remember this song and I'm 60 now and I still enjoy his music ❤
I'm 66 and remember my brother came home for leave from navy 1968. He had brought with him "albums " of Meryl and various others. Growing up,went in the army at 17 listening to hard rock. Missed the "nam" while in basic training. Got out and got married and came upon my brother's albums one day. And played "Meryl " and the others, and it took me back to the first time I heard them and I listened to them everyday when MY children were coming home from school and too this day my children know his music. Although it is a very much different time. I can say that "Meryl and Jones, Tammy and the man in black lives on. It's not just the music. It's of a time when the world was changing and maybe NOT for the better. But I do believe that his and the others are, a history of good family values.
😊
Special classic country from Merle Hagerd I grew up listening 🎶to him ❤❤
I am 76 , and have been listening to. "Mighty Merle" since the 60's he got me thru the 60's , Vietnam, and, several relationships, RIP Merle.!!!!
We have lost alot of country singers I am 76 and I love our country
Music
. I heard Merl I think it was 71 I lost all my CD&tapes&records my family put me out they
Would say it not true
But I listen to my phone thank you.
Sounds awesome, and no special sound effects or equipment like they use today, just pure talent.
Got drunk many times with my 8 track and The Hag.
Me too
They make music like this more..
Many 1000s of ks Merle has kept me company in our back Australia I got introduced to his voice 1974 and listened to him very often not out there lately still going ok listening 75 now miss his writing of new real country that awakens the heart up!
Thanks
I grew up listening to Merle Haggard. I thought he was fantastic. Now I am almost 70 still think he definitely was the very best. R.I. P
The best there ever was. There will never be another Merle Haggard. If you don’t believe it listen to the junk today that is being played as country. Nothing but crossover. RIP Merle
Merle I miss you so much.there will never be another like you.
Still trying to get used to the world without Merle
He isent6 onelong as ghegrate song still here
A once in a lifetime talent, vocals, musician,and writer sure do miss him
After Merle and his generation there was no more Country music!
Merle is one of the best singer songwriters of all time but we got a few good country singers in the new generation. Check out Sturgill Simpson, Colter Wall, Tyler Childers, cody jinks ✌🏻😎
That's a really broad statement. He was good but he is not all that country music is about. I think Vince Gill can hold a candle.
@@leahelam6073 ua-cam.com/video/-H_OwD2b5fQ/v-deo.html
@@leahelam6073 Merle is the G.O.A.T. and is Vince Gill's inspiration
I really love merle and hes one of the best but its always hard to say hes the best. What about willie, waylon, George Jones, David Allan Coe, Hank 1 2 3 & 4, marty Robbins, johnny cash and many many more. All are the best in their own way. Its just a matter of taste.
Watched these clips from front to back. Sure do miss him!
MERLE ALWAYS HAD THE PERFECT BAND. THOSE GUYS AND GALS WERE AWESOME.
Hi From AUS..The best country singer I've heard..the older he got the better he sang..shame he has passed over..
The Best there's ever was or will be Merle !!!
He has the same quality actor James Garner always had. A quiet, unwavering dignity.
The man is the best of country music I grew up listening to him and I still love his music
Perfection in every way, will never be replaced.
WOW!! It Don't Get any Better than This,,He Was The BEST !!😊
Forget the order, there's never been anyone better than Merle. Trust me, I know.
I got to meet Merle Haggard and see him in concert when he first got his start!
Nothing that compares, Thank God for Merle’s talents.
Wow . Poetic rebel , this boys, and girls is real country music.
I only discovered Mr. Haggard about 3 years ago.😢 So glad there are so many recordings of his work. Thanks to all the folks who took the time to upload these treasures.
I discovered the Hag about 60 years ago,Anna. A cover group in the old Homestead Tavern in Port Chester NY sang his songs. Real good. I went looking for the real Merle. When I finally found him he stuck with me forever. I'm sure the same will happen to you Anna. Once this guy gets into the musical part of your brain you just can't shake him loose and that is really good. Not too many that can do that anymore...... I can tell you had a good 3 years. Just came in from the back porch with my big Gibson Guitar. Sang and played: 'Today I started loving you again.' Always finish the night with that tune.
@@caesarwarrick4735 You are right. I studied voice for about 4 years. I learned "art" songs and classical pieces, etc. Never listened to "hillbilly" music ... much to my loss! Of course Mr. Haggard's music is much better. I am so happy that we can listen to his wonderful lyrics and melodies any time. I am almost 90, so I have had a lot of time to enjoy a lot of different styles. God bless you!
If you just discovered Merle 3 years ago, then there has to be some more HEAVY HITTERS than you haven’t found yet… it was the golden era of country without a doubt
My goodness my heart my light and my dark why ol why has this been damn near forgotten god bless us to bless the rest and some beyond 🇺🇸
Merl and his Country and Western giants have left a rich musical legacy..gone are those days not likely to return..these recordings needs to be preserved with great pride the world is not likely to this team of musical heroes again..
The World is not likely to these Country and Western musical giants again..
Merl there Will never be another Merl
But lucky for us there will be a Marty Haggard 👏🏻☺️
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Thank God for one of the greatest Country Music s singers ever❤❤ he is truly missed😢😢
Mearle Haggard "The Hag " one of, if not the best in country music. My favorite. Ive seen him at least 3 times live in concert at Jimmie Rogers Festival in the Temple Theatre. Such a great writer and singer.
My goodness HE so good! He had his own style, the voice, looks, nice smile and a great band
As a teenager he drew me like a magnet to the TV when I heard his voice! Such a good looking man! I swooned over him as we both grew a little older! My kind of man!
The last time I saw Merle was a Whitewater in New Braunfels, TX. My daughter and I were 50 feet away when he & Willie warmed up with an acoustic version of Pancho & Left.
One of the best country music writers and singers ever born I'm 70 and been listening to hlm ever since 1070
I saw Mr. Haggard during the 80's in Sioux Falls, SD.It was by far the best concert I ever had the pleasure to see
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing all this great music. 🎶🇺🇸🥀🙏❤️
Thanks , awesome performance by Merle . Love his music and consider him as one of the best. Nobody today can come close. I listen to Merle, Willie,Waylon, George and Cash more than the modern country artists. Again, thanks for sharing- GingerS
Country the king
Congratulations "EAR DAMAGE"; Superb mix, video and audio, a fine tribute to a stellar country performer born in Oildale, patriotic Kern County, California during the 1930's depression. RIP Merle Haggard, your music will go on for decades...
Best singer ever lived in my opinion.
You got that right!
Pretty dam good still. Takes me back. I'am 67 now. Funny how it all works. Be well and be blessed.
Amen brother
The best Countrysinger ever❤️
Oh he is such class a genius a poet teller an icon a legend of course . Thank you lord for this man a true legend full of pride an wisdom gifted to us from you now resting in your arms . We miss an love you Merle Haggard your music an entertainer in your own right. Your music were your own true an honest. Soooo dearly missed 😢😢😢by all your country music fans here in New Zealand ❤❤❤ sharing the Arohanui Love with all those whom love your music around the world. R.I.P. Merle also Bonnie Owens an the rest of them greats that have passed on 😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤❤. Thank you Lord Jesus for all these gifted people that has left this world. Be blessed everyone Amen. Kiwi girl Hirena. Big fan. Amen.❤❤❤❤
Merle was a real patriot, love this song. Americans were really lucky having the opportunity to see him on tv shows and his concerts. His fellow musicians rightly praised him and appreciate d him.
I agree. He loved this country, maybe NOT the political systems but he loved the country.
He is Amazing love all the songs about life.
Definitely he was a true patriot. He was a big supporter of Hillary Clinton 🙌🇺🇸
I TOTALLY AGREE WITH RONDA .
SUPPORT COUNTRY MUSIC 🎶
That was when country was country. They were all special. All had their own way and sound. Didn't have all the loud banging they çall music today. You could understand what they were saying and it didn't kill your eardrums. So grateful I grew up with them
I'm proud to play country music every day
Merle still plays the night shift and I have my guitar to play along with a tad of whiskey
This is living music.thanks again for this.
What is just as amazing to me as Merle's talent was the fact that he wrote damn near all the songs we love.
Totally agree
One of the coldest evenings in Toledo Ohio I was given the honor of witnessing one of Musics GREATIST ARTIST. That would be Merle Haggard .He wrote and sang most of his own Music. It was simply breathtaking .I didn"t know it at the time but it was probably the best concert I have ever been to, Thank you Merle and to his band . I shall always remember his show .
I saw Merle at the Sports Arena in Toledo Ohio many years ago.I am now 83 and still love listening to his music.Im happy his 3 sons are carrying on his music.I believe Ben sounds more like him and plays the guitar sounding like his Dad.
If only there were more entertainers that had this much talent! Miss him. 👏👏👏👏😢😢🙏🙏😊
Merle was so handsome n I learned young from my brother that came home from Vietnam to love Merle’s music ❤❤
Merle Haggard is the man!…A True Icon & Legend of Classic Country
Nice to see Merle in his hey day ...I was hiking the Appalachain Trail w my brother in 1976 and we met and hiked some w a young guy named Boyd Rutherford from Knoxville Tennesee ..size 13 boot and gangly legs....he said we needed to hear Merle Haggard, so I am catching up on that advice a few years on 🙂...
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wow i did my hike in 2010. and had merle on my playlist
Amazing...Thank you for these treasures.
Love this country signers songs. Thanks
Merle was blessed with an incredible talent. He blessed us with this wonderful music
Guitar and down home country bluegrass music mixed in makes my heart feel glad...
What a great tribute! Thx. I love Hank and Jimmy Rodgers but Haggard is #1 for me. Rip Papaw Larry
Saw Him at Norsk Hostfest and He was So-o Good - Loved his Sincerity !
Seen him live just a year before he passed All I can say I couldn't believe how great he was and always will be 🙂😊 in Stockton Bob Hope theater
Been listening to Merle since the late sixties he's the greatest and always will be he has helped me through more hard times than anything or anybody and I still listen to him everyday
Hi Saundra💐💐
Watching from Australia 🇦🇺 absolutely fantastic 🙏❤️
Never forgotten, they were grateful days
He was the best, so many songs touch my heart.
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