Of all the different stages Merle had with different styles of music, this Jimmy Rogers stuff has to be some of his finest work. Love it!!

What made merle so great is he never stopped being a fan of country music. He lived the songs he wrote. Most artists nowadays have no soul and have not lived their music.

It's amazing that after the life he's led, he can still sing as good as he does!Definitely a living legend,who taught a generation how to sing!And could teach a thing or two to this new crop of kids, that are screwing up country music today!

What a voice could listen to him all day

Looking for Bill Monroe's "New Mule Skinner Blues" and found this gem instead. Instant timeless classic.

Now that's the way that song should be sung.

R.I.P. Merle, What a talent you were, LOVE all your songs...none of the songs you wrote sounded the same as these new Country singers try to write...Yours were all so unique and different!

Simply the best, No one can sing it like Merle Haggard.

YES HE IS THE BEST.

I'm a strict Rock n' Roll man. Religious about it..HOWEVER..when fall off the fence onto the country side of life, I land in Merle's back yard. Excellent just isn't a big enough word. Thanks Merle. :)

I would love to thank who ever put this music on this siteTHANK YOU.

I have loved Merle Haggard since I was young.

Ditto! My wife doesn't understand why I don't like all her cop shows she watches so this is great for me, headphones and all.

Just awesome talent here; I was 18 when i first saw him play; and now i am 60; and merle is still super.............great music...................thank you....

A pickin & a yodelin..awesome stuff here..off da cuff

Just magic! I stated when Merle died recently that he would live forever on KZread and songs like this just prove it! Many thanks for this posting. Great to watch a craftsman Take a classic song from another time and put his own inimitable stamp on it.This remains a fine tribute to Jimmie Rodgers and a monument for himself, the late and always great Merle Haggard

So good I watched it twice in a row! This guy was seriously good in his prime. Love it.

It is awesome -simply awesome.Love it

That was absolutely great! I amazed everyday about the great videos on youtube. My wife got the TV on HGTV all day but I"m happy as a clam sitting here at the computer with the headphones on watching youtube.

This song is awesome! I have loved Merle for ever!

Merle Haggard, My god you are the greatest after Jimmy Rodgers.

I forgot how damn good he was.

Merle Haggard singing Jimmie Rodgers does NOT get any better. Almost better than Jimmie himself - but not quite.

thank you makeminecountry. a grate song by merle just makes you feel good haggnutt.

I wish i could give this a 10/5!

MERLE IS MY MAN.

Not bad for a guy who doesn't generally attempt yodeling. Haggard is still my #1 Country Guy

Real talent!

Is'nt this great!...all of this great music that I've never seen before...I missed it the first time, but we get a second chance to see all of the fantastic songs..

Bravo bravo.......

Great one

Love it when he yodeled!

That goes for me as well , Well put ..

thats a hell a tune you have to do that all yourself you are the band

its great

Good stuff from Mr. Hag

Why is the rest of the band hidden? They sound great and should have been on stage with him. Thank you for sharing this.

AHHHHHHH So smooooooothhhhhhhhhh

Nice:-)

@bbrj127 yep!!!

James Burton played the guitar on the studio version.

RIP

there is still a band the back i think but wow

Great Stuff!! Do you have this CMA show recorded? KB

when this guy goes upstairs there'sonly dale watson left carrying the flag for pure country.

Merle Haggard... Jimmie Rodgers does NOT get any better.