Merle Haggard: "Sing Me Back Home"
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Merle Haggard performing "Sing Me Back Home" from the CD "Willie Merle & Ray Big Hits Live from the 'Last of the Breed' Tour" -- the official CD from the "Last of the Breed Live in Concert" PBS special starring Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Ray Price, and with Asleep at the Wheel.
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I feel really sorry for the younger generation that may never know how great this man was, is, and always will be.
@rudylamarmotte
3 жыл бұрын
oui tu as raison James, mais heureusement qu'il y a youtube pour que nous puissions voir Merle, j'aurai tant aimé assister à un de ses concert, dommage.... il nous manque à tous ;-)
@grundlefly
3 жыл бұрын
They'll find out.
@thenordish8403
3 жыл бұрын
I feel sorry as well, I am young and know who he is. And the rest of the outlaws ;) I will never stop listening to their music.
@timmysmith400
3 жыл бұрын
L
@patriciapetitt7452
3 жыл бұрын
You've got that right We are so fortunate...L Love me some Merle Haggard
I played this every night for my dying mother in Nov 2020; she had vascular dementia and was lost to us mentally in her final days. Merle singing this brought her back to us for brief moments each time. For that Merle, you deserve eternal love and respect. RIP to mam n Merle....2 of the greatest people of the 20th century.
@liesapeavy640
Ай бұрын
What a blessing and precious memories. I turned a young 60 in June of last year (soon to be 61). When I was living in my home town in my late teens and early twenties, I was listening to the greatest country music ever. I had a crush on this ruggedly handsome man, too. LOL I have many of his CD's in my collection among other country greats. I've been in Atlanta for almost 30 years, and have a few co-workers who recognize the best of the best. For those who throw stones at Merle Haggard's mistakes, read his story on Wikipedia. He didn't have a perfect life, and furthermore, in 1972, he received an official pardon from future President Regan, who was then Governor of California and released from prison with all past crimes erased, some of which were not of his own individual involvement.
@jefferyburdick8984
8 күн бұрын
Before my dad passed I'd play the wreck of ol 97 every Sunday morning.
By far, the BEST Country singer of our generation! Rest in Peace.
@299charles
Жыл бұрын
Definitely one of the Best, Top 5
@corneliadenninger5395
Жыл бұрын
Best: Johnny CASH Waylon Jennings ... ...?????
@helenterry3688
Жыл бұрын
@@corneliadenninger5395 slide Ricky Van Shelton into that top 5.
@silentwords7131
Жыл бұрын
@@corneliadenninger5395 don Williams
@bartmanfan99
Жыл бұрын
My favorite as well brethren
Whenever this was recorded, I reckon Merle was at his best. I just love his tone and timbre during this whole concert. RIP Merle. Still appreciating your talent in 2023.
@vic81635
Жыл бұрын
HE IS ALWAYS AT HIS BEST AND ALWAYS WILL BE ❤ I AM 56 AND HAVE LOVED HIM SINCE I WAS 6 I PLAYED ALL HIS ALBUMS NONSTOP CUZ I BEGGED MOM TO ALLOW ME TO AND TEACH ME HOW TO USE THE RECORD PLAYER 😂🎉. NOW I'M MERLES GIRL 4EV❤😊
@dchoinski111
Жыл бұрын
I was at this concert, you here me year from the balcony as I cried, no lie.
@mikethompson2275
5 ай бұрын
God works in myssterious ways
@dunexapa1016
3 ай бұрын
*I AM 74 YEARS OLD. I BECAME AN EX-CONVICT WITHIN THE LAST FEW YEARS. THIS IS ONE SONG I WILL ASK THAT A FEW PEOPLE PLAY, TO REMEMBER ME BY WHEN I PASS FROM THIS WORLD. LIKE MERLE, BEEN THERE AND I KNOW MERLE'S MUSIC COMES STRAIGHT FROM HIS HEART.*
@dunexapa1016
3 ай бұрын
@@vic81635Vicki, if you are a girl of Merle, you are a girl after my own heart. I hope you do not mind if this 74 year old soldier calls you girl friend then. Yes, or no, that is okay. I am used to people wanting to keep a distance from me, but, no matter, I will still be your friend. Just friend is fine, if you would be ever so kind. May God's Grace and Mercy be upon you. GO in Peace. Adieu! Sp5 Dune Xapa, U.S. Irregular Army IrA 11 ... 19
Now, this is Real Country Music not the crap they are playing on the radio today.
@JohnGreen-on7dt
Ай бұрын
That the damn truth
@artgutierrez9903
26 күн бұрын
You got that shit right
I'm 84 yrs and loved this man's songs 🎵 ❤ most of my life..beautiful ❤️
@Dennisp_9
Ай бұрын
I'm impressed with your Profile and personality, and I also admire your good sense of humor on here, I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserved this compliment, hope you don't mind Us being good friends. I would love to have your email or your cell phone number so we talk better.🌹🌹
@AndyArnold-uz5yo
11 күн бұрын
This song reminds me of my wife. It was her favorite song before she lost battling cancer, I wish I could change the hands of time, she was always there for me and our lovely daughter, life could be so unfair most times but sometimes I wonder why bad things always happen to good people.
23 years old and I’m happy I have discovered this gem
@frankleasure9588
Жыл бұрын
Good start...some music and some performers have no age bias...🥰
Yup,I almost tear up, thinking the younger generation will never hear the gold in songs like this
This is the very best version of this song, in my opinion. Merle was pure class.
@judithboucher2902
3 жыл бұрын
OH YES
@arthurproctor8528
3 жыл бұрын
@@judithboucher2902 yeah brill
@RietjeHersbach
2 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed‼️😍
@robertjamieson6437
2 жыл бұрын
Yes he wss
@robertjamieson6437
2 жыл бұрын
Wicked
If his songs didn't touch your heart you weren't born with one ... hold him in your hands Lord and guide him where he needs to be ... RIP Merle
@MerleBowers
3 жыл бұрын
Something special about his name, right Merle?!
@Sandra-mo8pd
3 жыл бұрын
Amen to that. I love Merle and this is what I raised my kids on.
@marydodge1166
3 жыл бұрын
Amen to that😊🙏❤
@gulelva1847
2 жыл бұрын
Amen. Truer words were never spoken
@lesleybryant7557
2 жыл бұрын
BLESS
If this doesn’t move your soul I don’t know what will. A master practicing his craft and very much missed.
@N0rthT
5 ай бұрын
He nailed this one the hardest. The harmonizing on it feels like it represents a combination of emotion the guy in the song wA feeling. I also like that he did Its All Going to Pot.
@mirjamkoler4746
4 ай бұрын
Yes...
@user-23.16WP
4 ай бұрын
RIGHT DOWN TO MY SOUL EVERY TIME
@joehagen8854
3 ай бұрын
The only other country singer That comes any where close To the Hag. Is. Gene. Watson A fabulous voice from a. Man Very humble what can anybody say about Merle Haggard most country Artists. Take their cue from the man politely. Called The. Hag. What he. Sang Fast became a hit. Yet he preferred to live in California. Where he could Write his songs without being Disturbed. When visiting Bill Anderson. Bill said. Merle you are my favourite country singer for a short while no one Spoke. Bill Anderson looked over thinking he had maybe Offended him. Instead Merle Was in tears. These country Singers their songs are from true. Experience
@bryanmceuen5673
Ай бұрын
I think when he made this show . He knew his days were numbered
As a kid, my Dad, a Marine in Korean War loved Merle! Used to play his records at night and would sit on back porch and sing with him, while he drank a beer and Mom cooked dinner! I grew up loving Merle! Still do! God bless him and his sons!
@davidmurphy5083
Жыл бұрын
Hi Rhonda 👋 how are you ??
@lisaakina7067
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful memory of dad my dad was a johnny cash kind a dad but I went next to my aunties house I could listen to anything. I was young listening to old music everytime they drank I got to play the music .
@davidmurphy5083
Жыл бұрын
@@lisaakina7067 oh that’s nice 😊 Marle Haggard is one of my favorite artist and this is one of my best song of him. Can I please ask you a question.. ?
@leifstenqvist8744
Жыл бұрын
I love it deep in my heart!
@lakehouse3760
Жыл бұрын
Merle had a way of penning words plus singing them that could touch those ole heart strings. .. on certain songs, like no one else..
Many years ago I wouldnt listen to Merle Haggard because ,being a hippie of the 1960’s , I was offended by the lyrics to Okie from Muskogee. Fast forward 40 years- and thanks to KZread , I now realize just how remarkable a lyricist, guitar player, and singer he truly was. Everytime I hear this song, it brings tears to my eyes. And watching and listening to him over the years, I agree with one of the posters that he peaked in his later years. Approaching 70 myself, there is a wisdom and perspective that comes with age. Thats why I have grown to love Merle and much of country music which i scorned in my youth.
@mikemalone4266
3 жыл бұрын
Just fyi: Okie is a langue and cheek song. He was probably smoking a joint when he wrote it. He just knew his audience.
@firecracker4151
2 ай бұрын
Some hippies loved it. Trust me
@mrlaw711
2 ай бұрын
Me, too.
@mikedefee
2 ай бұрын
He clearly smoked it during that time. Just appealing to his base!
@user-zx2xn1kj3u
Ай бұрын
NEVER too old to change .
I’m 79 and from a generation that grew up with real country music Like the immortal Hank. Williamson Snr. But once any country music lover gets just a listen to the real genuine country sound and voice of. The Hag as he’s affectionately known. Merle. Haggard. There’s no going back. It’s been said. This and other generations are missing out on a voice coupled his unique guitarist sound. Lyrics that came from the heart. His own personal life’s story. Merle Haggard. Was. To me and many more. Still is the. Greatest country western singer
@christophercline598
Жыл бұрын
he's truly a masterpiece. where are you from if you don't mind me asking?
@shaunelijah2232
4 ай бұрын
I would say he is one of the top 3 or 4 for sure. Let every soul touched by Country Music put him where their own personal heart dictates. Surely the Hag will be #1 with many.....
@lairobert4758
4 ай бұрын
I love Merle this song the most, it touch me....really the best country song ferover...God bless Merle n family..
@raylenepatton8015
3 ай бұрын
My daddy always listened to Merle on our old record player. He was one of his favs and still is one of mine! Love his voice
@shaunelijah2232
3 ай бұрын
You have excellent taste in good music Raylene@@raylenepatton8015
No one can sing it like Merle! He was amazing. His music reminds me of my dad.🙏❣️🙏
@vic81635
Жыл бұрын
My daddy looked and sang exactly like merle would take me on stage at dads gigs n let me sing too with my dad
@leonalemons1696
11 ай бұрын
He looks like my daddy did and that is heart wrenching but beautiful.
@ChickenBoneNews
11 ай бұрын
His songs remind me of my daddy to.❤
@janrobey659
11 ай бұрын
❤The very best.
@larrybill2661
9 ай бұрын
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…
Just no one else can never fill Merle Haggards boots
@andybetz.9978
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Janet
Even at that age he still sounded so good
@raymondbigfoot489
3 жыл бұрын
Oook
@MJ-ix7wm
3 жыл бұрын
Maybe better on this one...? It's good!!!!
@nancyburke5779
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful voice sings from his heart❤
@nancyburke5779
3 жыл бұрын
He does 💕💚
Not Many Songs Have Brought Me To Tears, But "Sing Me Back Home" Does It Every Time.Thanks Merle For Such A Wonderful Song, And Thank God For Such A Great Singer. RIP.
@clairederickson8397
3 жыл бұрын
Don Connely yu really hit the nail on the head ! I too will NEVER get tired of listing to Merle Haggard. Why would anyone think I picked him out 1st. for songs/singers I want to hear on KZread before I go to bed. I have a few favorites, by Merle Hagard, and a few by Don Williams I always WANT to be the songs that help me sleep.
@dympnamccauley5605
3 жыл бұрын
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@dympnamccauley5605
3 жыл бұрын
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@JohnSmith-lt3jl
3 жыл бұрын
Hi to you all from Scotland 👍😃
@davidwesson9277
2 жыл бұрын
Nobody but Merle could've written that- he, who sang for his fellow convicts at the Q.
Instead of coming out of jail with a hardened heart ❤️ he came back. With a song in his heart a true gift from God for the world 🙏❤️
@JacobWilson-uf6zq
6 ай бұрын
Hello how are you doing
@AndyArnold-uz5yo
11 күн бұрын
This song reminds me of my wife. It was her favorite song before she lost battling cancer, I wish I could change the hands of time, she was always there for me and our lovely daughter, life could be so unfair most times but sometimes I wonder why bad things always happen to good people,
This song will live for many and many generations. Music lives longer than we ever will.
@margaretmolloy257
Жыл бұрын
@ andyknowles558 .Your message is just so very true.absolutely love this beautiful song. Songs like this will be around a very long time. So special just beautiful. Love it.
As a convicted felon with one strike in California. I respect you showing love to guys like me. RIP Mr. Haggard
@tkinney80
3 жыл бұрын
You can turn your life around like he did and do a lot of good in things in this world. As a Merle Haggard fan I hope his music and lessons continue to speak to you. Best of luck sir.
@0livia2oo2
3 жыл бұрын
Travis Kinney You are absolutely correct. Family support for me has been tremendous. Thank you.
@rhondaboncutter5812
3 жыл бұрын
@@0livia2oo2 Learn what not to do, you can come back, also! God Bless! Be safe! I loved Merle! Make your mark doing good!
@sartainja
3 жыл бұрын
Amen. At least, ole Merle did not forget you fellows. 👍
just 30 years old im happy my father grew me up with this music! sorry for my bad english but im just a simple dutch men stay healthy and safe!
@robertryan2542
3 жыл бұрын
Your English was perfect enough to speak to the heart. From Ireland 🇮🇪
@thedutchmillgrainmill
3 жыл бұрын
@@robertryan2542 thank you 🇳🇱
@johnhoy7113
2 жыл бұрын
Justice for tommy bilton face book
Merle’s voice and songs will live forever in our hearts. Absolutely beautiful!
@davidholton1990
Жыл бұрын
Hello So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song
@nancydemoss2945
10 ай бұрын
Merle had such a gentle voice. He's sorely missed!
@taylordw
10 ай бұрын
No doubt one of the GOATS : trifecta of songwriting, singing & musicianship. other than Vince Gill and a few others they don’t make ‘em like that anymore.
@anelladambrosio2513
9 ай бұрын
@@taylordwciao Taylor!🙋😍😘💘🌅
@AndyGilbert-vz8zm
8 ай бұрын
@@anelladambrosio2513well said,it’s nice to meet you I’m Andy
This rendition gives me goosebumps. And what a backup band.
@donlane8314
11 ай бұрын
He is the original artist and writer of this song....
@davidtsmith33
9 ай бұрын
You can say that again.
@rodstoakes1691
4 ай бұрын
The backups are Asleep at the Wheel. Legends on their own.
@josephcotton-pe2xt
3 ай бұрын
You have several great musicians. Harmonica player plays with Willie for the last 30 years. The fiddle player is a big time sessions player. Lead singer of Asleep at the wheel singing back up. Can’t see who is playing steel. Great Song and great concert.
Dear Lord how we miss this man. I am just so grateful that we have his recordings and these video clips so that his music can be enjoyed by generations to come.
@dangoudge2503
3 жыл бұрын
Amen
@bradmaslyn8155
3 жыл бұрын
@@deanmary1969 n.m
@thelmacummings425
3 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed. We have to let our children know what music was all about. Some say it music others say in words.
@johnr4929
3 жыл бұрын
@@thelmacummings425 Just keep playing the music. It may not be their style now and they will dismiss it as old fashioned, but if they continue to hear it they will eventually appreciate it when they grow a little older.
@tonpol8628
2 жыл бұрын
which Lord?
Voice, guitar playing, band, melody, lyrics, emotion. All give me goosebumps. This simply melts the heart.
@lolwhittingham
2 жыл бұрын
And most importantly ..."HARMONY"
@bobrowning3128
2 жыл бұрын
He sure as hell " nailed it"....
@jameslanxon5553
2 жыл бұрын
@@bobrowning3128 l P
@tabathastaples7884
Жыл бұрын
Shepherd's Chapel Network !!!!!!! Chapter by Chapter / Verse by Verse !!!!!!! Amen
@danielgoudge8465
Жыл бұрын
No Doubt whatta frickn voice 🙌🏼
I'm sitting here listen to him with my mom. I'm 45 she is 71. I grew up with this music I absolutely love it.
I am 74 and had never heard of him. Now I have to listen to this song at least twice a day. His voice is pure syrup. And the back up spectacular, the violinist in maroon coat and black hat stirs my heart who ever he is. Merle I you have a new fan. Thankyou. Australia 🇦🇺
@larrybill2661
9 ай бұрын
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…
@SherriAngel-kv6ux
6 ай бұрын
You really just recently heard of Merle Haggard? Omg, I grew up with hearing him. I just turned 60
@shaunelijah2232
4 ай бұрын
Do yourself a favor bro and get a greatest hits album of the Hag. And may God Bless the great country of Australia
@stephenyoho148
4 ай бұрын
If he ever sang a bad song I haven't heard it and I think I've heard them all
@adriennejacoby8319
3 ай бұрын
Scott Joss out of Redding, ca…..you should him play swing and jazz. Impeccable ear!!
The guitar solo is an example of simplicity equaling beauty
@1pointt21gW
3 жыл бұрын
truth.
You don't need to be an ex-con for this song to touch your soul. Beautiful and melancholy.
@crankyyankee7290
3 жыл бұрын
I think it strikes home the way it does because we all of us are under our own sentence of death, many of us haven't been given a date, and the older we get, the more we miss the more innocent days long gone by, and the warm comfort they give us. Sadly, I know this is not completely true for some, but I can only speak from what I feel.
@thelmacummings425
3 жыл бұрын
So true.
One can sense the awe and respect among the members of the band. Merle nails it. God bless. Grace and peace...
@zackhudson5172
Жыл бұрын
Hello 👋 Craig. How are you doing? Hope you are fine. I'm Zack Hudson and am from Denver Colorado, where are you from? You seem like a real country girl
@Tbone1952
Жыл бұрын
He did fabulous even after missing the first verse
@anelladambrosio2513
11 ай бұрын
@@Tbone1952ciao amico!🙋😍😘💘🌅
@charlotte50224
8 ай бұрын
@@zackhudson5172Lol, dude! Craig is a man's name!! 😂
Backup singers always take it to a top level performance.
Being a Chaplain for prisoners, I’ve been soulfully touched by Mr. Hag
@texas3284
4 жыл бұрын
Being a former inmate that spent years lost in addiction, and 10 years incarcerated,I'm glad there are still people that understand that redemption is real!
@mikegrant3279
4 жыл бұрын
You were the best
@deanmary1969
4 жыл бұрын
@Carlos Soto-Gomez...I'm not a Chaplain but I worked as a Rehab Therapist with 3-18 Children and Adolescents for a big part of my life and sometimes The Doctors would treat some as prisoners unjustly I wasn't suppose to bring Faith into my sessions but when the time was appropriate I would slip it in and coming home from the military in late dec 67 several of my good friends who didn't serve got in some pickels (Trouble) and I went to visit them at different units at Huntsville in the 70s and it was real so Mr. Merle can bring a quick group of Tears fast...Goodness Grace Happiness and good Health to all people of all Lands I believe he was Singing to all of us with our so many situations in Life ..Sing ba k home hits home everytime and now being 72 it even means more every time ! Thanks for sharing ! olman way down in TX...JD
@michaelschaedler4379
3 жыл бұрын
It was the Salvation Army that came in for the service and singing. where I was at 30 years ago. I still have the Christmas gift bag they gave us.
@gusblevinssr8426
3 жыл бұрын
Yes I'm in those same shoes I'm just a volunteer at Walla Walla state prison but this song touches me to the bone bro. Keep up the good work
The country music world is much poorer without Merle...he was terrific... this song still brings tears to my eyes...
@Sunday-pr9qf
6 жыл бұрын
Yes, but heaven is much richer!
@kristycartwright5664
6 жыл бұрын
Linda White o
@amberlarae8388
6 жыл бұрын
Linda White what country is honestly about..... Merle will be greatly missed but never forgotten
@dietervoge2030
6 жыл бұрын
Ed Sheeran
@rydergrimes6696
6 жыл бұрын
Dieter Voge what about Ed Sheeran
My husband says this is a sad song but it makes me feel good and smile every time I hear it. It takes me back to my childhood. My Daddy always listened to Merle💜
@lovegod9045
9 ай бұрын
To me it's a trarjerkerrker..
Asleep at the Wheel as backup. Now, that’s rich. RIP Merle.
THE BEST COUNTRY SINGER TO EVER STEP ON A STAGE!! THIS IS REAL COUNTRY MUSIC! PERIOD!! IF THIS MUSIC DONT TOUCH YOUR HEART AND SOUL NOTHING WILL!! RIP MR HAG!! 😊👍💜🙏🎵
@arielgrey3
4 жыл бұрын
Great 👍 🙏❤️
@thetortuguero1225
4 жыл бұрын
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@beve99
4 жыл бұрын
Amen brother... Amen!
@shelleycox5877
4 жыл бұрын
Merle and my Mom shared time together at the end of their lives. She and he were at the same mortuary sadly....my Mom would of thought that was cool as an alive person.Some how it helped knowing they were together in some way....ugh...hardest thing I did was saying good bye to the last of my immediate family. Rest easy Mama enjoy the music in the heavens....
@billyshears911
4 жыл бұрын
Amen 🙏
This is country music at its finest. I love this rendition of Merle's song He seems to have slowed the tempo down just a little. You get to hear all the great background music and it's just beautiful. And then you get to hear Merle do his guitar picking right at the right time. Just another one of his great songs!
@gailwilliams2678
2 жыл бұрын
Slowing the tempo gives this lovely song the pathos it deserves. I came to appreciate Merle relatively late, as I am more a folk and folk-rock fan. When I first heard him sing "Misery and Gin" I was shocked at the silkiness of his voice. He can sing ballads with the best - with Sinatra, Bennett, etc. This is my favorite, along with "Think About a Lullaby."
@michaelwallace4041
2 жыл бұрын
What a terrible loss to Country music,,,, absolutely unique performer.
@randymoore326
Жыл бұрын
The recording on the LP was a more upbeat tempo. The record label said it was to churchy done slow.
@victorialous5024
Жыл бұрын
Hello 👋🏻
I've worked damned near 38 years being the man on the other side of the bars. Merle Haggard was the Man.
This man was one of the greatest singer/songwriters in this country. The real deal through and through. I still get choked up hearing his beautiful voice. Merle was very down to earth and never thought he was better than anyone else. A salt of the earth soul. May he be resting peacefully and watching over his loved ones ❤️🙏🎶🎤🎸🇺🇸
What a legend! He truly was one of the last of the breed. RIP Merle.
@amaliamihaila3803
2 жыл бұрын
❤😭
@judemcmaster574
2 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed, a legend he was, 🎶🎶🎶
@donclanton701
2 жыл бұрын
Damn I love this man. And Keith. One collaboration that would have been legendary. Haggard and Richards, or vica/ versa. Whatever
@lindanorris2455
2 жыл бұрын
Merle is in heaven with George and Tammy, playing up a storm.
@JamesSmith-wf1pd
Жыл бұрын
@@judemcmaster574 I Guess you're a country MUSIC lover?
Our generation had the best of country music. This song still gives me goosebumps. We played this at my dad's funeral as we proceeded out it just seemed perfect . He was the reason I appreciated Merle, Hank,Waylon the Possum and so many others from that Era. It remains in my heart the best of country music for ever!!!! Whose gonna fill their shoes.
@georgemoore3326
2 жыл бұрын
Hello juanita
@georgemoore3326
2 жыл бұрын
👋
@johngundersen6826
2 жыл бұрын
I feel exactly the same!
@JoE-hv7rg
2 жыл бұрын
I agree 100% but Sturgill Simpson is one of the rew who still makes real country music.
@JoE-hv7rg
2 жыл бұрын
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I have heard him sing this many times but this is my favorite version of this wonderful song. I think the harmonica adds so much to this.
@davidholton9667
2 жыл бұрын
How are you? Beautiful song.
@larrybill2661
Жыл бұрын
Hello Cheryl how are you doing hopefully you are doing good??
@LeonCherylKay
Жыл бұрын
@@larrybill2661 I am doing great! Whenever I feel like I need a pick-me-up, I put a Merle Haggard or some other Country music singer on U-tube and watch their concerts. That always perks me up.
@dennisokanee7368
Жыл бұрын
I remember when I was a kid in the hole for fighting. In jail this song came out . And I got my nick name okie. Lol fifteen now I'm sixty five. It was fun Merle.
@andrewfurgerson-ff5fs
10 ай бұрын
@@davidholton9667😊
I'm a Bluesman and this is as Blues can get. Peace to the World.
Today's so called country music artist can take a few lessons from these legends.
@jeffduncan4698
3 жыл бұрын
amen craig
@thelmacummings425
3 жыл бұрын
That's was I'm saying.
@lesbrophy877
3 жыл бұрын
Agree totally
I wore out an 8 track player when this song came out, over 50 years ago now and I still love it.
@cuttnhorse2013
Жыл бұрын
My first 8 track, his greatest hits, kept me from a lot of trouble back in the day! I was around 14 years old. Unmatched by many, for sure! I’m 68 now. He still sounds as good today! RIP Merle ❤
This is so beautiful. I want to express how this song made me feel but just simply cannot. It's just so harmonious and peaceful.
@lindanorris2455
2 жыл бұрын
and the lyrics are awful. A criminal is walking to death row, but he tries to find peace in his own death, right before he dies. He realizes in the last minutes how his life should have and could have been different! so sad. So awful. But the criminal made his choice. Now its death row. Wonderful rendition, love Merle so much.
@moshelevy4397
2 жыл бұрын
its like a pray
@wyattbelcourt1195
2 жыл бұрын
you do know this song is about him going to jail for killing a state trooper right
@jessamarret3597
Жыл бұрын
Hello how’re you doing
@lynnfinch2489
Жыл бұрын
It's an awfully song unless stud in a jail or prison cell innocent
Sierra Vista, AZ - the summer of 2003 I tossed MH a tall boy Bud at the end of his concert. He picked it up, popped the top, said thanks and walked off stage. What a great memory!
This is by far the most wonderful performance of this song! Timeless !
There'll never be anyone that will compare to Merle Haggard.
@rrd166
Ай бұрын
Chris Stapleton
@walliegirl2
Ай бұрын
Merle, Hank Sr, and Marty R and then everone else.
I’m so glad my son played this song for me! God I love this version, so good!
I was privileged to meet this epic man one time at a concert in Wichita Falls Texas. My brother in law was dating a lady that was a promoter producer in North Texas. I was recruited as part of the security team. He was one of a kind and a legend then and now. His music will forever be remembered as the common mans. It is a true question, “Who’s gonna fill their shoes”.
Reminds me of growing up in Mommie & daddys house every Saturday night 💗
@MM-zb1uj
3 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Denmark-I love this song too- We remember the good old days home with Mom and Daddy? ( But they are not here anymore?)
@pedrohilson5461
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Rhonda
@salvadormartinez5356
3 жыл бұрын
So pure and amazing simplicity and amazing voice, Hi how are you doing?
@hankwilliamsjr3028
Жыл бұрын
Hello Rhonda How're you doing? Thanks for all your love and support, also for being an amazing fan. It's nice meeting you here❤
Conversation at work the other day was about our favorite deceased artist. When, finally, asked about mine. I responded " who else but Merle"! No one can fill his shoes
I can feel every word Merle Haggard sings
@larrybill2661
Жыл бұрын
Hello Janet how are you doing hopefully you are doing good??
Merle Hargard was a great giant in the world of country music. His songs are very inspirational indeed.
This voice can feel me better and it's take me back 60 years
Merle Haggard - Sing me back home a great song. A man who had his destiny changed.
@declankent5074
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Barbara. How're you doing, hope you're good.v
The words sing me back home are engraved into my dad's head stone, he taught himself to play the guitar by listening to you great generation of singing sensations
To greatest singer and escape artist from his prison days god bless this legend
@RIA191145
3 жыл бұрын
What a perfect way of describing his life.
@jeffchilders236
3 жыл бұрын
Amen love this guy
@geraldinehealy9848
3 жыл бұрын
A legend no doubt beautiful singer
I'm a 18 yr. Old Country boy and I'm glad I was raised around this music. I wish I could have gone to all the great country singers concerts
@thomastouchette2059
2 ай бұрын
Listen to the old stuff, the new country is just loud and garbage to make your ears bleed.
No body sings it like Merle. Love him.
@louisbryan5607
2 жыл бұрын
Hello, So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song. How are you?
@murphycormac3089
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Robbin 👋
@larrybill2661
9 ай бұрын
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….
@Dennisp_9
Ай бұрын
I'm impressed with your Profile and personality, and I also admire your good sense of humor on here, I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserved this compliment, hope you don't mind Us being good friends. I would love to have your email or your cell phone number so we talk better.🌹🌹
I listened to Merle Haggard since the late sixties. He was one of a kind. When he was made they broke the mold. Truly a legend that can't be duplicated.
@judemcmaster574
Жыл бұрын
Yes indeed, he was the VERY BEST 🎶🎶🎶🎶
@user-wo3gx2gx3b
Жыл бұрын
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The best country singer was Merle Haggard love it.
Magic. It hits all the right spots. You dont learn to perform like this you were born to perform this way. REST IN PEACE Merle.
@stevefaulkner6689
2 жыл бұрын
Amen can't be taught or learned.
I love this song, the way Merle sings it and his tone on that signature Telecaster is amazing.
I am ashamed that I didn't really appreciate his music when he was with us. I have gotten much wiser with the years. He wrote from the heart, and his brand of "country" music resonates with the best of American folk tradition. This will be honored American music forever.
@JamesSmith-wf1pd
Жыл бұрын
I Guess you're a country MUSIC lover?
@MrBobbybrus
Жыл бұрын
@@JamesSmith-wf1pd I have eclectic taste. I like all kinds of music, done well. I like classical, swing and jazz. I like pop standards and rock. I like folk music of many nationalities, not just American. But I do like country that isn't cheesy. It has to be real. This Bakersfield boy was the real deal.
@JamesSmith-wf1pd
Жыл бұрын
@@MrBobbybrus yeah that's true, same here I grow up listening to country songs. Where are you from if I may ask?
@MrBobbybrus
Жыл бұрын
@@JamesSmith-wf1pd northeast ohio.
@JamesSmith-wf1pd
Жыл бұрын
@@MrBobbybrus Ok nice place that's good to know 😊. Me am from Dallas Tx
Merle has been my musical warm blanket for 40 years.
Artists like Merle, George, Waylon, Johnny... they just never die. The music of those guys will live forever as long as old farts like me keep them alive in our minds and on our turntables
@ashleymarie7695
6 жыл бұрын
Jan Ivar Stølan some of us younger people (I am 30) are going to work to keep their memories alive as well!
@denniskorten5452
5 жыл бұрын
Exactly I'm 27 and grew up with this music. Even met my girlfriend while we danced to country music almost 7 years ago I was looked at funny because here in the Netherlands this was not "hip"
@vinsonedghill1995
5 жыл бұрын
Christmas music
@sartainja
4 жыл бұрын
Us "Dinosaurs" as Hank Jr. called in his song have got to keep their memory and our kind of music alive. Remember "We don't all get into Donnar Summer" or songs by "gay guitar pickers don't turn us on." VIVA Merle Haggard.
@rhondaboncutter5812
4 жыл бұрын
@@denniskorten5452 Really, never knew anything about people there! I loved Merle! My Dad's favorite singer! I live in Ohio, grew up in Kentucky!
As Merle Haggard’s body aged his voice never seemed to. What an absolute treasure he was.
The Kennedy Center Honors Merle Haggard is great viewing and tells his story.
@davidholton9667
2 жыл бұрын
How are you? Beautiful song.
@steveclinton4084
Жыл бұрын
Hello Katherine how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family
@larrybill2661
9 ай бұрын
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….
@Dennisp_9
Ай бұрын
I'm impressed with your Profile and personality, and I also admire your good sense of humor on here, I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserved this compliment, hope you don't mind Us being good friends. I would love to have your email or your cell phone number so we talk better.🌹🌹
@AndyArnold-uz5yo
11 күн бұрын
This song reminds me of my wife. It was her favorite song before she lost battling cancer, I wish I could change the hands of time, she was always there for me and our lovely daughter, life could be so unfair most times but sometimes I wonder why bad things always happen to good people,
Voice like butter!!! Rest in Peace Mr. Haggard. I am so glad you left a legacy of amazing music.
@declankent5074
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Linda. How're you doing, hope you're good.
This guy 1 of the greatest best ever version of sing me back home xx
@honestj820
Жыл бұрын
Hello how are you doing…?
Wow! The man could really tell a story with his songs. Great artist.👍👍🇨🇦
I would say Merle, this song, among all his others kept me out of prison! This man is one of the greatest!❤
An aged Merle still killin it on vocals and lead guitar....whew...had a tear in my eye while I was singing along.
l am a Korean. But I love this song "Sing Me Back Home" i usaiy have heard this song. Merle in this song make me cry every time. Because of this sentence " sing me back hone before I die" in this song. Tkank you Merle Haggard and Ambassador Television. January 2020.
@pjbscript
3 жыл бұрын
my wife is Korean, and I understand what you are saying ... that is a beautiful compliment to his music.
@jakang_s2279
3 жыл бұрын
I am a Filipino. I love this song.
@RIA191145
3 жыл бұрын
I have to wonder.......do Democrats feel it too .....or is it a presentation by them.
@deanmary1969
3 жыл бұрын
@@RIA191145 Hag is singing to all Americans and would have something very unique to say about your Comment Celebration of Merle Haggards Life and Great Music is all this is about ol vet way down in TX ps you'd have to be dead to not feel Merle pp
@ngzcaz
3 жыл бұрын
@@jakang_s2279 Music knows no boundaries...
This and other albums played in our livingroom every Sunday on the turntable when I was just a young child. This still pulls at my heartstrings like it used to. Such a wonderful part of our lives and he is so full of soul! Love you Merle Haggard
@George79386
2 жыл бұрын
Hello
@stewsock
2 жыл бұрын
@@George79386 atchaa
@anelladambrosio2513
11 ай бұрын
@MichaelBackoffciao Michael!🙋😍😘💘🌅🍀
@Dennisp_9
Ай бұрын
@@anelladambrosio2513I'm impressed with your Profile and personality, and I also admire your good sense of humor on here, I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserved this compliment, hope you don't mind Us being good friends. I would love to have your email or your cell phone number so we talk better.🌹🌹
Not many musicians out there that can touch your soul with songs like this, that guys like merle haggard can only deliver. 💔
I just want to say I love americia and I still believe In her God bless america
Wow,now that's singing,close your eyes and just listen. The world is a sadder place without Merle.
Merle was one of the greatest song smiths to ever draw breath..... period....🎸🎸🎸
Just imagine no America just life without genuine country singers, sad n boring and most of all loneliness without the true meaning of life across the board. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
That man is the truest legend of country music hands down ..we played this song back to back at my dad's funeral..means alott thanks merle love you
@stevebarker223
Жыл бұрын
Let that Tele ring let it ring
Absolutely stunning live version from The Hag. Beautiful harmonies and great finger picking.
It will be requested at my funeral. Talk about tears. I will miss MH .
These great songs would play thru my childhood home. Now they echo thru my memory and remind me of a better time and place.
My Dad was a country music singer he sang this a lot . He loved Merle , Gene Watson, George Jones the Possum, & of course Hank Willams Sr.
I want this song played in the Church at my funeral. And I want Merle's introduction saying " Here's one for all the ex-convicts in the house " included 😁
@salvadormartinez5356
3 жыл бұрын
So pure and amazing simplicity and amazing voice, Hi how are you doing?
This is a powerful song. Merle gave us lots of classics like this one.
@sartainja
3 жыл бұрын
This song nearly always bring a tear to my cold heart.
@jackiedavis5636
2 жыл бұрын
What a man he did his time not like johnny cash he sang to the people that did their time it past 8.30p
@johnland1528
2 жыл бұрын
Hey was a lengen rip
@rhondaboncutter5812
2 жыл бұрын
@@sartainja Why do you have a cold heart?
He had a once in a life time voice being 81 years old and have dance and heard them all. he was just a special country singer a great great singer as well as a great writer .
@declankent5074
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Carrol. How're you doing, hope you're good.
Just does not get better than this right here! Such a legend.❤️
@user-nl5zw8qy5v
2 жыл бұрын
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@larrybill2661
Жыл бұрын
Hello Cathy how are you doing hopefully you are doing good??
Merle Haggard is the best singer in country music.
One of the saddest songs I’ve ever heard... the pain and love is palpable
@darinhubbard304
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome tune no doubt. Agree
@salvadormartinez5356
3 жыл бұрын
So pure and amazing simplicity and amazing voice, Hi how are you doing?
@larrybill2661
9 ай бұрын
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….
You can hear Merle lived this song in his voice. Beautiful!
Merle could do it all. His voice control was amazing. No one could do it like Merle.
Turn back the years man that just hits you when he sings that line.
Merle that's why Merle is him did you see all them band mates look at him when Merle played the guitar. You wish some people lived forever Merle one of those guys. Rip Merle. He's up in the gods angel choir now.
He forgot the lyrics of the first verse, but kept on going like the pro he was ! 🎉 Such an awesome performer ! 🕊 🎶
Lotta soul in this song cuz it’s a tribute to a man Merle met at the lowest point in both of their lives. Only a true artist could manufacture something this soul wrenching. High praise for a masterwork by the great Merle Haggard❤