Merle Haggard was the damn best that's ever been or ever will be.

When you see a man start to choke up on something that happened decade ago You know he’s got a soul that can only be touched by God RIP Merle

He is a precious gift from God above. That's the reason he took him back home. The Hag is a rare gem. I could sit all day and listen to him talk and tell his stories that are true. That we all can learn from still today. He is a unique Godly man. We all have flaws. Sadly & sorely missed. Will always be loved. He is serious but yet a comical man. The world can learn something from him still today. My hero. ❤❤❤

@jasoncraig6563

3 ай бұрын

As a teenager he was mine and still is with these life lesson interviews

@buzzbizzbee2133

Ай бұрын

He is a true legend .RIP Merle you will never be forgotten

@buzzbizzbee2133

Ай бұрын

A true legend. You will never be forgotten RIP Merle

@user-gq8nl3ou1y

Ай бұрын

My cousin, Glenn McDaniel was Merles promoter. I wish I had learned to know him better. Merle and my brother had a simular life. Hearts of gold. My dad didn't die at an early age, he left us so many times and for months at a time. Children need their parents.

I'm sooooo happy that people still love the greatness of Haggard

He will always be my favorite country singer. Such a writer and singer. We saw him many times while he was touring and he always entertained us. Wish he were still here so we could hear him sing more. ❤️❤️ not sure if there is anyone who can replaced his song. His sons are trying but people don’t seem to appreciate them trying to keep his music alive. If they ever come to our area we will be happy to see them, hear them keeping his music alive.

Used to love this show and the House Band was pure Gold

A rare and wonderful man. Great interview. Many thanks.

Enjoyed this so much, what a man, wish he were still alive because that much talent should be shared for all. Loved his singing and loved the interview showing just how special and his amazing his voice was.

Merle Haggard wasn't just one of the greatest country singers that ever lived, and still is, he was the biggest and most loyal Los Angeles Dodgers fan in country music. Merle Haggard watched Don Drysdale pitch a complete game shutout victory at Dodger Stadium when he got out of prison. Loretta Lynn was also a true blue Dodger fan. RIP Merle Haggard and Loretta Lynn. You're both up there with the Big Dodger in the sky.

Merle is 1 of those artists that really makes me miss the old days... It's too bad time couldn't have just stopped earlier, so then everybody could know how truly great the past was.

When he did "Marty Robbins" Devil Woman, He was "Amazing" 😂

Merle, I wish you knew what you meant to me. Your probably the only artist I could listen to every single day. And I HAVE to listen to your music EVERY single day. My day wouldn’t be complete if I hadn’t. I wish he were still alive. He’s my favorite singer ever. I’m 26 years old and believe it or not, I grew up outside of NYC and the movie “The strangers” (‘09) had a scene where they played Mama tried and I remember being in love with the song right then and there. I was 12. It would take a little while for me to learn who the singer was, but one day after school I was singing that song in my head and found it on youtube and found other songs by the artist and that’s how I discovered Merle Haggard’s music. I know all of his songs. I know his life story. We have so much in common. I was a truant as well in HS. I hated school. Didn’t want to be there, I would skip class for 3-4,5 periods. The school would call my house. Had a horrible HS experience. Like Merle Haggard once said, “I knew that the education I needed wasn’t in that school” well, that’s how I felt. I feel like every song this man sang resonated with me. It could be one lyric in each song and I would find meaning in it and it spoke to my heart. Merle was and is the greatest singer there will ever be. He was a musical genius. He was an incredible songwriter, amazing singer and an awesome picker. may he RIP

Merle....george.....marty....aint NO ONE BETTER than a trio like THESE 3!!!

@philipsautodetailing4176

4 ай бұрын

Waylon included

First Time To See This. It is WONDERFUL. I have always as Long as I Can Remember LOVED Mr Merle Haggard. Need to Save this Video to watch again & again. Thank You to Who Ever Posted this. Mr Merle is 61 here & Still Easy On The Eyes. 8-29-2023 1:15am. MABS

Not only is he the greatest country music superstar of all time, he is a great man.

I enjoyed every minute of this.

One of the greatest of the greats--I had the high honor of (very briefly) meeting Merle before a concert, and some people just exude charisma...he was one of those. Gone, but never forgotten..

More than anyone else, Merle is the reason that I listen to country music. There are many extremely talented musicians across the genres of music. I don't think there has ever been anyone more talented than Merle Haggard. Glen Campbell is a close second.

@Ad-Ac

4 ай бұрын

Waylon

Love this thank you for sharing it .I still listen to merle George Kenny and Marty keith whitley all our great ones I miss all of them

My two favorite singers and favorite song.....super😅😘

This a so Great Ralph and Merle doesn't seem like a interview but like two old friends setting down to talk over old times Merle is so candid and honest love the story of the woman that gave him a ride when he got out of prison love Merle's music always will .🎸🎤

😂OMG I bet Merle was hoot to hang out ! His stories are such fun listening to. Bless his heart ♥.

Amazing man and awesome interview. Thank you!

Great interview. Merle was always so interesting to listen to. ❤

I don’t believe I’ve ever seen Merle this emotional. Loved this! Great interview!

@maureenhorne9951

7 ай бұрын

Beautiful interview.Loved.it.😅😂❤

There was no one better than Ralph Emery to conduct an interview that allowed the artist to be himself and speak from the bottom of their heart. Ralph could reach into the depths of their minds and pull out the best secrets.

Absolutely. Listen and learn.

Great interview ❤😂

The song marle sing called always wenting you was about Dolly Parton when they were on the road together marle had it for dolly she told him that they could only be friends and that she was married it's a great song

@ronaldgilman9034

6 ай бұрын

He wrote today I started loving you again for Bonnie Owens at the airport.

WOW, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash,Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, Country Music Has Lost So Many, & Yet There Are Still Some Good One’s Left👍❤️🎶

such a fascinating man

Rarely does an interview show the subject as he truly is, and this is a great insight to a complicated musical genius. The periods of silent introspection are as telling as what follows them. I love his music and admire the man in equal measure. RIP Merle.

@elainanderson7371

8 ай бұрын

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@julessilvers1054

7 ай бұрын

😊

@marioboy1997

7 ай бұрын

well said

@lexm9416

7 ай бұрын

Thank you :0)@@marioboy1997

@larrycourtney8893

6 ай бұрын

Maybe my greatest musical hero, what an artist.

This is probably the best interview that I have ever watched. Merle talking about his mother had me thinking about my Mother and the love she had for me and that I still have for her. The story of the Lady giving Merle a ride from prison was another tear jerker for me. Thank you for sharing this. Merle has always been my hero. RIP Merle.

@robertknight486

7 ай бұрын

I don't wanna start crying,alot of similarities.Robert C K

@gressler

7 ай бұрын

Dee gr

@judyhussey5620

5 ай бұрын

Wonderful interview Merle was a great man - such talent

Never seen seen u on a talk show.. wow awesome..your so loved.. my memories i will hold dear..

Thank you for your great contribution music talent, and I learned about Oildale, California. What a great Bakersfield legend. I went to your last concert, it was great concert at the Fox Theater. I really loved your song that I started loving you, today. Beautiful, period!

They were very close friends. Merle named son Marty as a namesake for Marty Robbins.

Thank you for posting this and sharing it. Merle was one of my favorite singers. I have watched hours of videos, purchased his books, and followed him for many years. His life story is really special. I had never heard him tell the story of the lady giving him a lift the day he left prison. That was special and hopefully that lady won some award for helping those that needed help at a very critical time in their lives.

@mr.monitor.

Ай бұрын

Ralph Emery did a great job with this interview, and I think he was well respected by all these old country singers too.

I never knew about Merle’s infatuation with Dolly Parton. He really admired her and that’s a huge compliment for one legend to another

Will you and fabulous songs😊❤ wow were amazing man. Missing you was a heart break me and everyone that loved you.😢😊❤

I like this video I have watched it three times.

Much love and RIP . 😢

The best words I can come up to describe Merle are "authentic" and "genuine." Not a lot of that going on any more these days.

Merle was one of a kind! Loved him! ❤

@BarbaraBush-rc6zh

Ай бұрын

I had the privilege of seeing him on stage in Dallas around 1998.

He is the best ever love him❤😂❤😅

When I was young, my friends and I would jump on the motorcycles and go to other states to see the HAG perform if necessary. One time we left Utah for the Anihiem Stadium, I believe it was in California. That was the biggest stadium we had ever seen, yet there wasn't an empty seat to be had... The HAG was a bid part of our lives back then. I still miss him, and the others that are still alive miss him. I'll never forget singing one of his songs in the truck on the way up Settlement Canyon in Tooele, Utah. with my future wife of 16 years. She turned the radio down. I asked her if my singing was all that bad, kidding around with her. She surprised me for sure. She said if ever we marry, we are going to get what ever it is we need to get, and we are going to make a little money Hosting Public Karaoke Shows. To make a long story short, we spent about six years doing just that. I will miss the HAG til my last day. I am looking forward to seeing him again up above in the future. I want to thank him for all of the beautiful songs, and for all of the fun we had chasing him all over this country !!!

At least Merle was honest during the interview

❤ AWESOME !!! ☆☆☆

Brilliant recap of Merle’s life. That box set Ralph has is called Down Every Road. Buy it, beg it or steal it, you’ll not regret it. Fantastic compilation album, following Merle’s career from 1962-1994.

@helenhatcher2313

5 ай бұрын

I have loved Merle since I heard him sing the first time .I got a feeling that he was the saddest man I ever knew. He just was ! And I am Sooo happy to see all of these photos of him laughing and so happy !! I am sure his wife and sons (Teresa and their kids )made him that made Merle so loved and needed !!Thank you all and now I will love and pray for Merle's family as you follow his footsteps.!..Helen Hatcher. His biggest 86 yr old fan... xoxoxo to all

Need more of these kind of tv interviews today

amazing interview

Two fantastic men.

A truly enjoyable insightful show from two of the greats saying it like it is

Interview was to short could’ve listen to this for a few more hours was vary candid and enjoyable

My mother lived in a boxcar in southern Georgia I can’t imagine how hard they had it We have NOTHING TO complain about We are all so blessed!!!!

"Always Wanting You" was definitely the first song I ever heard from him, it was featured in GTA San Andreas and I always knew it was the best song in the game but didn't even know it's Merle Haggard singing at the time. I just knew it was good because we all appreciate him for his great voice and talent and charisma. When he sings a song it's like another Universe opening in front of you. Such a complete artist, I love his music and I am hungry to discover more. Nice interview as well, although some of the stories are hard to believe.

Wonderful

Merle was a love sick puppy his whole life.

To much truth in this man ! School is over rated hard work will make you a man.

RIP

Different interviews Merle gives a different reason as to why he wrote Today I started loving you again. He told in one interview he wrote it about Bonnie. They had been on the road for days and he looked at her at the airport and told her you know today I started loving you again and that's how the song came to be. Now in this one he told a different reason. Lol Love the Hag

@joespaintandbody6712

6 ай бұрын

I believe he wrote the lyrics for Bonnie, but the melody was based on a Marty Robbins song.

Just womderful Merle

Absolutely! As the mother of an 18yo that is the best and even if she does do what I don't think is right Iwill always put my faith to work and pray, put it in God's hands.

I wish this interview didn’t have so many cuts, and as excellent as an interview this was, I felt there were too many interruptions by “the host.”

"I sometimes wonder if she was real. " My guess is she was not based on his conviction of it. Profound ❤

Yes Carol a Man might do that sometimes when he's own his on and sometimes when he's lonely.

KZread is great if they stick to the truth of the human experience on planet earth.

🐐

❤

Dolly❤

aah no reaction to seeing himself do Marty.....damn...WTH

Nobody is this real anymore!!

What a truly powerful amazing interview 👏 I would love to hear Merle talk about the story behind writing Kern River - has anyone seen that?

The interviewer should have been a judge because he,s judging Merle. I dont think Merle Haggard would have taken that from any other Mr.Wonderful! What a red neck that interviewer is. The only reason Merle kept his cool is because he knew he was being Recorded. It could have been live for all I know.

Cott

A true legend who I was raised up listening to as a teen in Bakersfield California in the 1960s.

Do not like this nobody interviewer! Grew up listening to Merle. Always will love Merle❤

I’m a felon. Victim of circumstance. And not being a rat. I’ve lied on every application and always got the job. Glad I don’t have to lie anymore. But just saying

@user-lv4ef4ic9z

5 ай бұрын

Ialsoovercomeallthathitmebackifyouveovercomeimreallwillhelp

@lisasanderson4200

3 ай бұрын

Hope your path is nicer now❤

@lisasanderson4200

3 ай бұрын

Always have loved Merle❤

Thats Merle Yoder lmfao