Damn I’m betting that just like myself there’s a lot of us 70’s babies that this song hit home to

George Jones is considered king of country, but for me, It's always been Merle Haggard. I never tire of his mellow country voice. True country.

@davidwilliam2411

2 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing

@margaretsharbono2218

8 күн бұрын

Mr Merle was THE. BEST EVER. Thankful His Son are Caring His Music & Their OWN. WE Listen to Mr Merle, Noel Lee, Ben every night since Nov 2021 7-8-24 MABS

You can see Bonnie Owen's in the background just in awe of his vocal talent.

@johngilbanni5891

3 ай бұрын

I don’t know that anyone else ever had that kinda range and ability to hang onto a note.

@user-eo7li5ug5e

2 ай бұрын

Loved him always❤️

The perfect voice. This man was a National Treasure. 🎼🖤

@donnabowen9983

7 ай бұрын

No is a national treasure

You know whether you like country music or not you have to admit he had the most terrific Voice and a great instrumentalist I've listened to Merle since I was seventeen years old and he's my favourite of all time. Sure going to miss him. There will never be another to take his place. You sure can relate.

@valientevaliente9473

3 жыл бұрын

i agree.

@cnjoora

2 жыл бұрын

I can relate. I never seem to get enough of him.

@richardsecules7994

2 жыл бұрын

You and me both. My favorite of all time. Absolutely loved his style and voice. Thank you Hag.

@bfwinkler

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@ek19106

2 жыл бұрын

there'll never be another

Boy ain't that Bonnie sumthin...how many years she spent singing behind Merle & she Always looks like there's no place she'd rather be. God Bless her.

@user-eo7li5ug5e

2 ай бұрын

She never stopped loving and worshiping her special man Merle. They were so perfect together. He must have broken her heart many times but she was always there for him ❤️

Thank you Merle for showing us what country music is all about.

I always tell people it is like this: There is Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and George Jones. You rank em how you like. But, those are the greatest. I love them all intensely. However, I have to put a thumb on the scales for Merle.

@kathrinemore1075

3 жыл бұрын

Yes 'n God Blessed my family, for Merle and Johnny being our cousins! Amen!

@jaybrown4857

3 жыл бұрын

David has to be in there.

@jaybrown4857

3 жыл бұрын

What about david

@JMSTiger

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaybrown4857 David Allan Coe???

@jaybrown4857

3 жыл бұрын

@@JMSTiger yes he's hard to beat. Idk if he's any better but he is sure up there

Ah... Footlights, gotta be my all time favourite. Thank you Merle.

There's no way it gets any better than this. Love and miss ya Merle. R.I.P

@robertlindsay2131

7 жыл бұрын

that's for sure

@daleledbetter3265

7 жыл бұрын

You have it right Cody Simpson. The Great Hagg! If you do not love this you need to have a head check up! Gotta love Hagg. We all have to go sooner or latter. He sure had a super great run.

@jeremypritchard11

6 жыл бұрын

Misery and gin.. Kern River..

@timlee2926

6 жыл бұрын

Don Williams was up therr

@johnnycherry5604

5 жыл бұрын

Simply the best

I love Bonnie's reaction at 3:00. She loved that guy. RIP

I'm 41 years old and I ain't got no place to go when it's over. Damn legend and legends will go on forever. RIP. You where country music.

@Forevertrue

3 жыл бұрын

I am old. And Sometimes I can hardly wait to get there for Jimmy, Momma, Merle, Johnny, John, Buck, Roy, Roy, and so many more that spelled out the word greatness.

@davidgalloway533

3 жыл бұрын

Just can't stop listening to this songs, just can't stop thinking about the youthful days, you seem to love the music alot right, I can tell from your comment, they will be so glad to know that people are out there who cares and appreciate them so dearly.....by the way nice meeting you on here, I hope you are having a wonderful time out there right ????

@mthibodeaux

3 жыл бұрын

I heard from a reliable source that he wrote this song with Red Simpson in mind. Pretty effing awesome

Nothing like this coming out of Nashville now. Glad I can still see Merle on video

How I would love to have these days back.

Many of my favorite songs by Merle Haggard. I will never cease to stop loving and missing him 😢😔🙏

Merle Haggard is the greatest country singing star that ever was. That's all there is to it.

@tbone4646

7 жыл бұрын

Amen, brother.

@tacogillespie4561

7 жыл бұрын

Yea, there weren't none better.

@robertclark4748

7 жыл бұрын

Amen 👍

@kevinblakely7349

6 жыл бұрын

To me, there are a few. Cash, Williams.........that's about it.

@terrymartin9038

6 жыл бұрын

GOAT...

Merle Haggard was George Jones' favorite singer, and this was his favorite song. That speaks volumes in my book.

Dear Merle Haggard you are sorely missed !

Merle Haggard's "strangers" were a classy set of musicians.

@brandonmuir8944

3 жыл бұрын

Amen to that!!

@bfwinkler

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!

Merle Haggard, greatest country singer, songwriter ever, hands down! His music covered so many different things about livin’ and life in general! He’s missed everyday, however he’s left us with a gift…..that gift is his music! RIP Merle, forever in the hearts of your many country music fans and country music fans in general!

I think he sounds better live than in the studio, just dang awesome

@bobbydee1187

7 ай бұрын

Studios just don’t do the job. Live is always better . Swift has to use vocal correct tuning. Haggard never had to. He was Natural.

"Tonight we"ll kick the footlight out again..." oh how i love the Hag and his music... No one come close to this man.. RIP

Merle is the true KING of country music!!

@kevinray3358

4 жыл бұрын

Very true

@marionclarke8969

3 жыл бұрын

Without a doubt

@corymiles248

2 жыл бұрын

Amen

I was lucky enough to see him do this song last year. I was in the front row. Greatest time of my life!

Im 65 and have allways loved this wonderful music Keep singing merle.

So long Mr. Haggard. ThankYou for bein here a while.

so graciously walked away without a curtain call...RIP hag.

what a legend,truly the best singer i have not only his guitar skills,but his voice was so rich....real country back then

We lost country when we lost Merle! He had the ability to reach into our heart and some how soothe the hurt! What a tremendous talent! Rest In Peace Merle you were the best!

And once again.....I'm here and this song still hits ❤..........let's go ❤

Can't help but think that Hoss, Hag and Patsy are making sweet music in heaven.

What a voice ,what a brain ,what a genius.

Only Merle could Write Songs as inspiring as this 1. I Love it. Speaks volumes. Turn it up and reflect on his greatness. I learn a lot when I Listen to Deep Lyrics like this. God Bless you Bonnie and the boys. Proud of you all; we all are. Dream it and Be It. I think that's what the Hag did. Soon I'll see ya in Heaven our friend.

This is the song that says it all ...about his work!

@honestbutugly

7 жыл бұрын

asked him once what was his most honest and real song , this was it

Saw my friend Merle in 1982. Had a few drinks with him and a few members of his band. RIP my friend. Will see you on the other side. I'm hurting today! Your friend Ron.

@robertlindsay2131

7 жыл бұрын

we will all see him soon or later what a guy r.i.p.

@terryvancourt6771

6 жыл бұрын

Ronald Johnson my hero

@terryvancourt6771

6 жыл бұрын

My hero ❤🇺🇸

We'll miss you. We loved you and we still do. You may not be with us anymore but your music will always stay.

R.I.P. Merle you are the best ,will always play your songs !!!

will still play this song over and over....

@robertlindsay2131

7 жыл бұрын

your not the only one R I P Mere

@robertlindsay2131

7 жыл бұрын

keep on picking

Never will there be another mighty Merle!!!!😝😭😭😭

@jamiemartin1793

5 жыл бұрын

Amen

@davidgalloway533

3 жыл бұрын

He is Indeed amazing, just can't stop listening to his songs, you seem to like his music alot, I can tell from your comment, he will be so glad to know that people are out there who cares and appreciate him so dearly....by the way nice meeting you on here, I hope you are having a wonderful time out there ???.

The best of all time ------total package !!!!!!!!! Merle Haggard

He opens his mouth an out flows greatness, never e another.

@davidgalloway533

3 жыл бұрын

He is Indeed amazing, just can't stop listening to his songs, you seem to like his music alot, I can tell from your comment, he will be so glad to know that people are out there who cares and appreciate him so dearly....by the way nice meeting you on here, I hope you are having a wonderful time out there ???

The greatest friend a song ever had. 'I'll never get over his passing because he helped me get through. some of the hardest times of my life. To me, in my heart, he was family. R.I.P. HAG ! you earned it buddy

@char4him99

7 жыл бұрын

His songs brought me thru some dark times. This is both my sad music and my just living my life music.

@johnmurray9572

7 жыл бұрын

Charlotte Dickson nu

@timwilson8118

3 жыл бұрын

@@char4him99 Me too.

@koko-pu5vn

2 жыл бұрын

God Blessed you Merle. There'll never be another like you like you!! RIP.

Lawd have mercy, since I was a little Girl I've loved the Hag :) his music will live on Long after this legends left us...Bless him.

@kennethwoodland152

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, how are you ?

@davidgalloway533

3 жыл бұрын

He is Indeed amazing, just can't stop listening to his songs, you seem to like his music alot, I can tell from your comment, he will be so glad to know that people are out there who cares and appreciate him so dearly....by the way nice meeting you on here, I hope you are having a wonderful time out there ???

That song has some great lyrics. How many times do you think Mearle went on stage feeling bad. Those footlights bright and in his face. But still had to smile for his fans. I think Mearle went down fast after he realized it was over as far as tours go. Grew up on Mearle and still listening at 63. What a great songwriter, musician and singer. There aren't many that were ever out there like that. ( Hank William's, Mearle Haggard, Kris kristofferson , Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan) They were songwriters first . And wrote many songs for many different artist including themselves, but out of all who among these greats I still have to say Hank William's and Mearle Haggard will always be at the top of the list. Takes a different breed to be able to do what Hank, Mearle, Kris, and Bob did . Songwriters first as I said and always Mearle Haggard will be my favorite of all time.

New country music might be tired but it ain't haggard? Merle is the greatest of all time! RIP Hag!

Started singing this song when I was a teenager. Now I am almost 41, like he says in the song. Time flies.

@davidgalloway533

3 жыл бұрын

He is Indeed amazing, just can't stop listening to his songs, you seem to like his music alot, I can tell from your comment, he will be so glad to know that people are out there who cares and appreciate him so dearly....by the way nice meeting you on here, I hope you are having a wonderful time out there ???

One of the best looking men in country music, look at him in his thirties. And a awesome singer

Never tire of hearing his music, not only an outstanding music writer but could also play guitar.

This show took place in 1987 at The Concord Pavilion in California. Merle WAS Country Soul.. R.I.P. Hag

My Favorite Country Singing Hero and Comforting Footlight - Merle - God bless him! Thank you for the Music!

@kennethwoodland152

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, how are you ?

Watching Bonnie Owens in the background and she's in total awe of Merle. Imagine getting the show she got from him every night for all those years. I think he amazed her over and over again!

@user-eo7li5ug5e

2 ай бұрын

Love. Love from her❤️

King Of Country Music forever! Rest easy Hag, your still the best ♥️

@davidgalloway533

3 жыл бұрын

He is Indeed amazing, just can't stop listening to his songs, you seem to like his music alot, I can tell from your comment, he will be so glad to know that people are out there who cares and appreciate him so dearly....by the way nice meeting you on here, I hope you are having a wonderful time out there ???

I listened to Merle's music more than any other country singer. He is truly my favorite.

I bet there is some great music being sang in heaven this year, I know my husband an brother are right up front , enjoying it.

@davidgalloway533

3 жыл бұрын

He is Indeed amazing, just can't stop listening to his songs, you seem to like his music alot, I can tell from your comment, he will be so glad to know that people are out there who cares and appreciate him so dearly....by the way nice meeting you on here, I hope you are having a wonderful time out there ???.

love you merle your spirit lives amungst us.

i so love this song............. thanks Merle Haggard for sharing your beautiful talent.

Guess we. will never get over the loss of Merle Haggard

One of the best of all time. Love You, Merle. Godspeed.

the man could sing the damned phone book and you'd still feel like he was giving you his very soul. love and respect for Merle.

I saw the Hag two nights ago in Winchester, VA. It was my third time seeing Merle. His voice isn't quite what it once was, but he's still better than most all these country "stars" of today. He played this song and sure enough walked away without no curtain call. If you have the chance go see him while you still can.

he lived it the way he Sung it !

@howardattachie5886

6 жыл бұрын

paul hicks

I never get tired of listening to Merle Haggard. Listen every night ! Thanks for allowing his bigest fan to listen!

It just amazes me, you look in every Merle video & Bonnie is always into it & smiling...she always has that look like there is no other place she'd rather be than singing behind Merle..What a great lady. btw. this song was off Merle's 1979 album "Serving 190 Proof".

@rolytougas2603

10 жыл бұрын

I believe "Serving 190 Proof" was released in 1988

@Hagfan789

10 жыл бұрын

Roly Tougas Well Roly, all my sources say "Serving 190 Proof" was released in May of 1979. If you have something that says different..I would love to check it out...

@rolytougas2603

10 жыл бұрын

Roly Tougas Further research tells me you are indeed correct sir

@ksr9t

10 жыл бұрын

Did you know that "Today I Started Loving You Again" was about Bonnie Owens and Merle She was married to Merle and Buck Owens (not at the same time lol)

@nedrabradley7837

6 жыл бұрын

Hagfan789 He always loved and needed Bonnie.

I'm 15 years old and country music has no place to go when it's over, so tonight we'll listen to haggard and jones, and kick out today's country songs.

@philw8049

9 жыл бұрын

Preach it lil franke!

@dennismackey8169

9 жыл бұрын

....15 huh?....well little brother....keep the faith.....there are enuff of u youngins who love the classics of country....to spawn a whole new generation of "legends in the making"......

@emmarobertson2117

9 жыл бұрын

I was 15 when I started listening to country legends and I will never stop

@garydaltonolecountrymusic2711

6 жыл бұрын

Word brotha

@forestmullins761

4 жыл бұрын

I used to listen to George strait a lot when I was eleven and twelve then by the time I was thirteen I found merle haggard the fugitive was the first song I heard by him and I loved it and before you know it I’m a big fan of Hank Williams and George Jones and earnest tubb bob wills and stuff

You'll be missed Merle!! One of the best. Funny in this clip how his bassman didnt realy "take the ball"..

@davidgalloway533

3 жыл бұрын

He is Indeed amazing, just can't stop listening to his songs, you seem to like his music alot, I can tell from your comment, he will be so glad to know that people are out there who cares and appreciate him so dearly....by the way nice meeting you on here, I hope you are having a wonderful time out there ???

@mikegoldsmith5173

Жыл бұрын

He really flubbed it on bass

God bless him, God rest his soul.

He is the best as far as total package goes- songwriting ability, voice, guitar ability, performance, and the band around him is second to none. To me, taken together, he is the best and in his prime I would put his voice in category of someone like Sinatra.

@revcdp

5 жыл бұрын

I think Merle would agree with you but he'd also say, have you ever listened to Marty Robbins or heard his band live?

@blantondylan92

5 жыл бұрын

Without a doubt

@mloutherback

5 жыл бұрын

His voice was perfect in the late '60s, but the character it gained over the next four decades made it even more powerful. Damn, that guy was incredible.

@russtabbert3698

5 жыл бұрын

There's a guy still out there named Hank William's Jr!!!!

@terrycoonce5119

4 жыл бұрын

Russ Tabbert as much as I love Hank Jr, he’s not on Merle’s level..

Merle was the best,I've listened too him all my life and will finish out the rest as a haggard fan miss you Merle

The Living Legend Merle Haggard. Pure Country. Awesome Video. Great Memories.

Merle Haggard, what can I say? Merle Haggard is one of the finest American Country Singers that ever lived.

@maryberg2159

3 жыл бұрын

K

@roederjeanette3087

3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir he is ...

@michaell5811

2 жыл бұрын

Cash found him Johnny is the king

@scottweindegher

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaell5811 the story like that but as I hear he has a voice before cash came. But everything has way so that the story will go on.

George Jones favorite Merle Haggard song. R.I.P George and Merle.

Tears still run down my face 😭 when. I play all the songs from Merle. Which I play dayly Merle and Willie. The best icons in music

@jim5746

11 ай бұрын

I hear you !

god bless merle hes better than all the others and he is the true king of country love ya bub

Gone but never forgotten .. my country hero .. I stil and will always listen to your music ... I only wish I would have seen more of your concerts .. I seen a lot .. and had every one of your albums ... now new age keeps me going with KZread !! Thank you Merle ... u keep me grounded .... RIP my country music hero .. 🤟🙌🏼

@davidgalloway533

3 жыл бұрын

He is Indeed amazing, just can't stop listening to his songs, you seem to like his music alot, I can tell from your comment, he will be so glad to know that people are out there who cares and appreciate him so dearly....by the way nice meeting you on here, I hope you are having a wonderful time out there ???

ARE YOU KIDDING ME ? SOOOOO GOOD MY BOY MERLE

I heard Merle say in an interview that this was his favorite song he'd written. Since a year ago, it's my favorite too.

I grew up on his music, he was only four years older than .

@kennethwoodland152

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, how are you doing?

@davidgalloway533

3 жыл бұрын

He is Indeed amazing, just can't stop listening to his songs, you seem to like his music alot, I can tell from your comment, he will be so glad to know that people are out there who cares and appreciate him so dearly....by the way nice meeting you on here, I hope you are having a wonderful time out there ???

sure miss him!!

What a country singer, the soul, the voice, the Hag, and standing behind him Ms. Bonnie.

@user-eo7li5ug5e

2 ай бұрын

Always supporting her Love Merle❤️

RIP Merle. We will sure miss you. One of the best.

@davidgalloway533

3 жыл бұрын

He is Indeed amazing, just can't stop listening to his songs, you seem to like his music alot, I can tell from your comment, he will be so glad to know that people are out there who cares and appreciate him so dearly....by the way nice meeting you on here, I hope you are having a wonderful time out there ???

My favorite song ever,i wish i could have lived it

When I was in the USAF I would come home on leave and my Dad and I would get some cold beer and listen Merle and George until we hours in the morning. I sure miss him and the good times we had

If i was dropped off on an island and i could only listen to one artist for the rest of my life..it would be ol hag!...hands down. May your amazing music live forever!

@lizmcelwain9557

5 жыл бұрын

AMEN!!

Rest in Peace Hag, it's a sad day

@junewhitaker2290

5 жыл бұрын

The very best, we miss you.

Fantastic love this song from the brilliant merle one of the greatest singers thank you for this lovely post a legend

RIP to the great Merle Haggard...

Fantastic love this song from the fantastic merle thank you for this one of greats a legend

Merles girl 4EV 💯🌹🥰 I FELL FOR HIM AT 7 YRS YOUNG..I AM 56 NOW AND I LOVE EVERY SONG ...STILL NOW TO ETERNITY 🙂😍

@vic81635

9 ай бұрын

​@Davidholton0207 THUTH WINS LIES GET REWARDS ACCORDINGLY

best Merle song ever. Heard this when I was 12 and have never questioned my love of good (aka old and actual country music, not rap and hip hop with a fake southern accent) ever again. This song cuts to the bone.

Merle Haggard live just love it ,I value these live appearances, very relaxing and down to EARTH,music.

@davidwilliam2411

2 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing?

@anelladambrosio2513

Жыл бұрын

@@davidwilliam2411 ciao David! 🙋‍♀️😍😘💘🍀

Several years ago, my daughter have ma birthday present of a ticket to see Merle love in Charleston, SC. Best concert of my life. Merle was REAL and talented and ill always remember how joyous that evening was to me. God bless, Merle. Haggard like ive never been before... 😂Chuck

love everything about this song. that guitar tone, holy crap. The solo is small, but i find myself playing it over and over. Anyone else do this? hahah

I have heard Merle Haggard say in interviews , that this is HIS favorite Merle Haggard song.

If we all want to really be honest, Merle is the great counrty singer. He one of the best song writers, plays the hell out of a guitar, and sings good.

love this song & Merle always the best !!

@kennethwoodland152

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, how are you?

@stoneydalat179

2 жыл бұрын

Always the best @Janice ❤️❤️❤️

Thank you Merle, I love all you sing and all you are, from an English fan. RIP

Love you Merle… you are missed everyday

I wonder, if after he's gone, if the critics and "musical cognoscenti" will give him the proper accolades he has never gotten in his lifetime. The man is a GIANT in the country music pantheon.

@terrymartin9038

8 жыл бұрын

+Adolph Oliver Bush He'll be regarded as the greatest of all time...I'm confident of this...

@adolpholiverbush2

8 жыл бұрын

Terry Martin That's refreshing. Such a huge footprint on the c/w landscape.

@georgeburdett2747

8 жыл бұрын

+Adolph Oliver Bush A giant of any music genre. One of the all time great singers and a great songwriter.

@charlesrollins4154

8 жыл бұрын

we'll see

@adolpholiverbush2

8 жыл бұрын

He passed today. Think I'll spin some old Merle albums and remember him fondly.

how honest he is- now with the great spirit

One of the Greats!!🎼🎸🎶

@davidgalloway533

3 жыл бұрын

He is Indeed amazing, just can't stop listening to his songs, you seem to like his music alot, I can tell from your comment, he will be so glad to know that people are out there who cares and appreciate him so dearly....by the way nice meeting you on here, I hope you are having a wonderful time out there ???