This is THE voice of country music. I grew up listening to and singing his music with my dad. It never grows old because it is heartfelt honest good music. There have been many pretenders to the throne, and those who say Hank Sr. holds the title but in my opinion, Merle Haggard is the true KING of county music...
His music and a few other greats kept me drunk for ten weeks straight from sunup 'til sundown back in the summer of ' 89. Don't forget the likes of Hank Williams, the Carter family and the singing brakeman Jimmy Rodgers who started it all. Long Live Merle! There will never be another.
my friends and i used to listen to this live album in high school on cassette tape over and over in 81 through 84. It finally wore out and then the CD age came about. We looked for it for years and about 6 months ago my friend found it. It only took us 29 years to relive some of those great memories. This song is absolutely one of my favorites from the Hag. Thank you for the great memories.
I'm sorry, but Merle is the greatest country singer of all time. I mean think about it, consider all the songs he written. Then put his awesome vocals on top of that. And, the man has lived what he sings. It just don't get no better.
i went to see Merle back in 85 in houston and he was so sick from everything (been there) that he was really sick! in 1996 i saw him in austin and he jammed! it takes a real man to up and say he has a problem!
I was there in the upper tier when the Hag performed Okie From Muskogee and everyone was bouncing to the beat. The whole upper deck was springing massively up and down when the announcer warned us to stop because they thought the stadium would collapse. The music they call country today is a cross of rap and crap. Nothing like Merle Playing while Driving my Peterbilt thru Bakersfield, Ca.
brotherhamlet - this is probably my favorite haggard live post on the entire internet. I just wanted to thank you for contributing. The man was in the midst of a very long 'prime' at this time. Thanks again.
@jfsj513 ; I also am NOT a country music person, but I was introduced to this song through a movie and have come to love it!!!, If you have never seen Bronco Billy, SEE THE MOVIE!! It is my favorite Clint Eastwood movie! Clint Eastwood was onced asked if there were a single movie that showed his philosophy of life, and his response was that if he had to name just ONE movie that it would be Bronco Billy. The movie is JUST PURE FUN!!
@silverfox4743 Got into Merle after seeing Bronco Billy when I was a young teen back in the 80's also. Misery & Gin got me hooked. Now I've have about 8 Haggard albums & CD's and been lucky enough seen him twice Live.
Took me 40 years to meet a good woman, married or with someone else 'n all. all good things come to those who wait. But God damn nobody ever told me I'd have to wait that long! It was worth every ginsoaked minute!
If this song were any better people would be jumping from buildings. It's insanely amazing..and I',m a pro heavy metal guitarist. My father and I use to play this song. Hag forever!
@submarinenavycook I had some surgery back in the 80's and rented "Bronco Billy" and have loved the movie ever since. I even love the travelling music----whenever they hit the road, and the song Cowboys and Clowns and Bronco Billy, both by Milsap there isn't ANYTHING about the movie that I don't like!!----------Merle H. has the perfect voice for Misery and Gin, and it fits perfectly into the movie, also I love Clint Eastwood------so for me it is the PERFECT FUN movie!!------for all time!!!!!
Those puffy winter vests in the late 70's and early 80's really saved on shoulders with the guitars. Can't wait till those come back into style! and who is coming next is Brent Amaker and The Rodeo. Look them up here on youtube. Move over Alabama! Here comes The Rodeo!
I'm a Country-Folk-Singer and the only people I try and compete with are Calvin Russell, Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson
Seems to me like modern country little pop tarts trying to compete with brittany spears and them when there really is no need. But please, my guess is totally educated being a anglo Irish fella in the UK. All I know is, this song rules. I can listen to Merle and Waylon all day.
Its not the singers....its the producers...Its what they THINK we want to hear...so they make the singers and writers kick out certain types of MAINSTREAM songs....MAINSTREAM music...or their idea of MAINSTREAM....
cause it makes money thats the only reason plus people in the last 30 years hasn't went threw anything to make them sad and sing from the heart like these people has everyone has had it easy since ww2
Waylon, Willie, Merle, Johnny, Paycheck, and oh yes David Allan Coe, those are the REAL COUNTRY artists. I'm very dissapointed in you Nashville. Somebody please tell me what the hell went wrong with country.
@bfhnc copy that. but the fact is nobody will cause thats not whats selling. if they cant put their music on 5 different radio stations then they dont wanna sing it. i dont even listen to the radio anymore. i hav my cds "the hag" "hank sr greatest hits" "this is great country 88 songs" thats it! ...oh and my johnny cash vinyls.
@bfhnc The young singers are lead around by the record companies and peer pressure to produce product not art. That has been most of the position since the 90's. In fact i found it disgusting for Nashville to do their tribute to Johnny Cash after his passing when they pretty much had turned their back on him for working with rock musicians. Hell I had kids who wanted garth brooks cd's in the 90's and they had no idea who johnny cash was.
It's weird, I tell people all the time that I hate country, but I really don't mind this. I think what I actually hate are people singing about tractors.
Well..You dont have to worry about your tractor cheatin on you with your best friend, brother, dad, sister, or cousins.. & some girls love a moolight tractor ride
this is a real musician. no stupid effects, no smoke, no dancers. just a guy who is talented enough to get up and sing.
Thanks for saying that
Love from Ireland ❤
merle haggard is the king of country thumbs up if you agree
Damn right, better than Johnny and all of em, guy u can relate 2. Just great all around and my fave
You better know it!👍🏼
There's never going to be another talent that can compare to Merle!!!
So true 💔
This is THE voice of country music. I grew up listening to and singing his music with my dad. It never grows old because it is heartfelt honest good music. There have been many pretenders to the throne, and those who say Hank Sr. holds the title but in my opinion, Merle Haggard is the true KING of county music...
Merles voice is like a warm blanket for my soul, RIP GOAT appreciate you posting this, my favourite live performance of Misery And Gin.
"one by one, as they fall, soon there be no Heroes at all", this is a very sad day....
The words of this song are absolute perfection. This is my favorite country song of all time.
God Damn....is there anything better than the Hag??? He is just on a whole other level!!!
U damn right. HE IS CLASSIC country 2 me. It just don't get any better. He is tha shit.! Love all his songs. Missed him by few minutes in Pikeville ky
I grew up listening to legends like Merle. Classic country is embedded in my soul and roots.
Man he is some kind of of great, I haven't heard anyone in my life sing as good as this guy..
22250able Well said, Well said.
So true 💔
The best ever
Her life story, mine the same, we both lost love and only have ourselves to blame. What a powerful line. Love Merle Haggard.
The greatest country song ever written or sung. Period.
His music and a few other greats kept me drunk for ten weeks straight from sunup 'til sundown back in the summer of ' 89. Don't forget the likes of Hank Williams, the Carter family and the singing brakeman Jimmy Rodgers who started it all. Long Live Merle! There will never be another.
What a singer what a song!
my friends and i used to listen to this live album in high school on cassette tape over and over in 81 through 84. It finally wore out and then the CD age came about. We looked for it for years and about 6 months ago my friend found it. It only took us 29 years to relive some of those great memories. This song is absolutely one of my favorites from the Hag. Thank you for the great memories.
Mighty Merle,,, The BEST !!!!
I'm sorry, but Merle is the greatest country singer of all time. I mean think about it, consider all the songs he written. Then put his awesome vocals on top of that. And, the man has lived what he sings. It just don't get no better.
This world is a sad place without merle Rip
Man!!!! That band for the size it is has stuck together for many many years.
Wherever you are now? I am continue loving your music.God bless you there in heaven.
i went to see Merle back in 85 in houston and he was so sick from everything (been there) that he was really sick! in 1996 i saw him in austin and he jammed! it takes a real man to up and say he has a problem!
Weren’t we all back in 85 ?
Merle haggard was da man Rip
Those puffy winter vests in the late 70's and early 80's really saved on shoulders with the guitars. Can't wait till those come back into style!
I went to the Anaheim concert with my friends it was the best show the upper level was hopping we all were as excited as Johnny Paycheck
Wow!!!!! Almost 20 years ago. Awesome, thanks for posting. Loved it all over again.
i missed the greatest era in music.but,i m enjoying it now
it is what people love, and sung the way we like it-real country- barron pilgrim
As many stated, no one has even been close to Merle’s ability. He was and still is incredible
Sing on, Lucas!! Enjoyed hearing you sing. You definitely have a career in music. You have a real good stage presence too. Very nice.
RIP fine sir
The great Hag! No ione else like him. RIP "Hag"
“Looking’ at the world through the bottom of a glass, all I see is a man who’s fading fast”
What a line. This whole concert is just awesome.
I was there in the upper tier when the Hag performed Okie From Muskogee and everyone was bouncing to the beat. The whole upper deck was springing massively up and down when the announcer warned us to stop because they thought the stadium would collapse. The music they call country today is a cross of rap and crap. Nothing like Merle Playing while Driving my Peterbilt thru Bakersfield, Ca.
brotherhamlet - this is probably my favorite haggard live post on the entire internet. I just wanted to thank you for contributing. The man was in the midst of a very long 'prime' at this time. Thanks again.
@jfsj513 ; I also am NOT a country music person, but I was introduced to this song through a movie and have come to love it!!!, If you have never seen Bronco Billy, SEE THE MOVIE!! It is my favorite Clint Eastwood movie! Clint Eastwood was onced asked if there were a single movie that showed his philosophy of life, and his response was that if he had to name just ONE movie that it would be Bronco Billy. The movie is JUST PURE FUN!!
Love how Merle and Bonnie walked together to the stage!
One of Hag's best songs
Great on all time Rip
He was Great 👍
this is the way living in a dream
@silverfox4743
Got into Merle after seeing Bronco Billy when I was a young teen back in the 80's also. Misery & Gin got me hooked. Now I've have about 8 Haggard albums & CD's and been lucky enough seen him twice Live.
Great stuff , was in too.
Zero fricks given. Came in and opened up with a slow drinking song. Bad ass.
Took me 40 years to meet a good woman, married or with someone else 'n all. all good things come to those who wait. But God damn nobody ever told me I'd have to wait that long! It was worth every ginsoaked minute!
If this song were any better people would be jumping from buildings. It's insanely amazing..and I',m a pro heavy metal guitarist. My father and I use to play this song. Hag forever!
@submarinenavycook I had some surgery back in the 80's and rented "Bronco Billy" and have loved the movie ever since. I even love the travelling music----whenever they hit the road, and the song Cowboys and Clowns and Bronco Billy, both by Milsap there isn't ANYTHING about the movie that I don't like!!----------Merle H. has the perfect voice for Misery and Gin, and it fits perfectly into the movie, also I love Clint Eastwood------so for me it is the PERFECT FUN movie!!------for all time!!!!!
Those puffy winter vests in the late 70's and early 80's really saved on shoulders with the guitars. Can't wait till those come back into style! and who is coming next is Brent Amaker and The Rodeo. Look them up here on youtube. Move over Alabama! Here comes The Rodeo!
@ Bigchief1066 You can buy it on dvd now...Walmart or where ever..I've had it on dvd for years now...It's a great show.
i have this video, it is so great
who's gonna fill their shoes amen bfhnc they will always be the best
Rip greatest
That's the biggest honky tonk I ever saw.
you are the man. This is the best shit I have ever seeen!!!!!!
I'm a Country-Folk-Singer and the only people I try and compete with are Calvin Russell, Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson
2021 ❤️
Great:-)
the truth.
Wild man
RIP
@tranurse the Possum is George Jones
@sgrocker99 Yeah I saw Jamey Johnson play the other night. He plays all old songs and this was in his setlist!
Seems to me like modern country little pop tarts trying to compete with brittany spears and them when there really is no need. But please, my guess is totally educated being a anglo Irish fella in the UK. All I know is, this song rules. I can listen to Merle and Waylon all day.
Its not the singers....its the producers...Its what they THINK we want to hear...so they make the singers and writers kick out certain types of MAINSTREAM songs....MAINSTREAM music...or their idea of MAINSTREAM....
Is there a way I can buy a video of the entire show?
there used to be stories of life...now its just bs paper cowboys
thegerman51 agree100%I JUST ADORE HIM
My neighbor is going to mad at me tonight! Im signing to the moon!!
cause it makes money thats the only reason plus people in the last 30 years hasn't went threw anything to make them sad and sing from the heart like these people has everyone has had it easy since ww2
@ghallums
There are some others, to be honest. But they were all written and sung by Merle Haggard. ;-)
Waylon, Willie, Merle, Johnny, Paycheck, and oh yes David Allan Coe, those are the REAL COUNTRY artists. I'm very dissapointed in you Nashville. Somebody please tell me what the hell went wrong with country.
i would like the whole concert--vhs whatever
he takes care of me
An American Treasure
Trying to find the last name of Freddie who sings with Merle at times.
I remember Hoss
@bfhnc copy that. but the fact is nobody will cause thats not whats selling. if they cant put their music on 5 different radio stations then they dont wanna sing it. i dont even listen to the radio anymore. i hav my cds "the hag" "hank sr greatest hits" "this is great country 88 songs" thats it! ...oh and my johnny cash vinyls.
@bfhnc who's the possum? all i can think of, is jerry clower.
Why did Tara favorited this lol
Tara Savelo brought me here
@castnbash i had just never heard him called that. i guess i lived a sheltered life
@bfhnc The young singers are lead around by the record companies and peer pressure to produce product not art. That has been most of the position since the 90's. In fact i found it disgusting for Nashville to do their tribute to Johnny Cash after his passing when they pretty much had turned their back on him for working with rock musicians. Hell I had kids who wanted garth brooks cd's in the 90's and they had no idea who johnny cash was.
It's weird, I tell people all the time that I hate country, but I really don't mind this. I think what I actually hate are people singing about tractors.
Well..You dont have to worry about your tractor cheatin on you with your best friend, brother, dad, sister, or cousins.. & some girls love a moolight tractor ride
shotgun your boots and go to town
this is a good song but the greatest country song ever sung or written is "i dreamed of mama last night" by the man himself Hank Williams Sr.
if u mean wow as in shes hot u must live in a town with population 50 haha
He never belived in himself. ....sad
i thought brantley gilbert was... now hes just another disappointment. but if josh turner could write better he'd definately b up there! p.s. Yoakam*