Blaze Foley sang this song at my dad's memorial in 1984 . He loved and thought that my dad walked on water. He barely made it through the song. Rest in peace Blaze. And rest in peace to my father Clyde Buchanan. Writer of Austin Pickers.
I dedicate this to my Son Izaiah William Clyde Baxter whom perished tragically in a house fire August 11th 2023 Rest in Eternal Peace and Godspeed my sweet youngest prince.
knowing this was written by a troubled, sometimes homeless guy...seems to tear me up, putting myself in his, and all us other troubled souls shoes...if i could only fly...i sure wish we could all fly, to be near our loved ones, when we are lonely,and need to be near them...then for some strange reason, it makes me think of my loved ones who have passed away...if i could only fly to heaven to see them.
There have been a lot of great singers in country music, but Merle was blessed with all the qualities you mentioned. He was a poet and touched people's hearts. He still does.
My wife died today. This song is the perfect expression of how I feel right now. It's so perfect I even have mobility issues and can't stand for very long ("I can hardly stand"). I MISS YOU PAULA!!! IF I COULD ONLY FLY!!!
My husband passed away 2 weeks ago. We went to several Merle concerts. I heart aches. We sent balloons up in the air after the funeral. I asked the kids to put on Merle’s silver wings. I wish I had asked for this one. Sorry for your loss.
I'm so sorry, Jerry. I hope that you find a way to lessen your pain . Your Paula is still with you. My partner died on May 30th. He introduced me to Merle and I can't stop listening. May your beloved rest in peace.
In all my years I've never heard this BEAUTIFUL SOULFUL HEARTFELT song and I've listened to country music my whole 50 plus years on this earth. It almost brings me to tears speaking directly to my heart!!! Blessings to ALL!! 😍🥰🙏💯🤍💜🤎🖤❤️🧡💛💙🥺😢🤗
Thanks Blaze Foley for this beautifully written song. Merle Haggard was a word finder for songs, hence picking up this gem and singing it like it was his own. Miss you Merl. Rest in Peace both you and Blaze. 🙏💛
I never get tired of hearing this song or Merle singing it. I think of my daddy who took his life over 20 years ago. If I just fly to be with him for a time.
My condolences to you my dad passed away he was a youngman at 54 but thanks to him im listening to merl kind regard.from ireland 🇮🇪this was one of his favourites
Written by Blaze Foley....one of my favorites. Saw him live in 1984 at the Outhouse in Austin. He crawled from under the pool table and got on stage to perform. Blew me away that night. I was recently divorced and missing my 4 year old daughter. Blaze's song is fantastic!
Merle the Pearl.!.( ... most of the best often didn't prefer fame; fortune or notoriety, anonymous was often the answer. Best/ Least/ it gets nuts, I went to prison deliberately, as I had opportunity to do 2nd half of his concert/ -prov VA Memorial Hall/ James Burton. , well it's better to go all out ... the guitar sessions... Roy Nichols struggled to play this * technique! James B., was Merles favorite- acompaniment. Thinking.?.
Here is A Great Country Music Artist big time Who Knew How to make A greta Song like This Sound Even better when Merle Haggard sing's it , A great Singer indeed.
It’s really brought into focus by juxtaposing them and their talents with the current crop of country music “stars.” Well, at least from what I know. Things got so bad that for the past few years all my music comes from TH-cam channels, mostly people in living rooms, bedrooms, and on porches. Even dropped my Serius/XM subscription.
I was driving in my truck listening to Sirius XM Prime country the day Merle died on his birthday I pulled over and shed some tears.... never get tired of listening to The Hag...God bless..
I was at work and looked at my computer to see what was on the internet on Merle’s birthday. Not much. 10 minutes later my daughter called me and said Merle had passed. I couldn’t believe it. Hard day. Never be another.
I was driving my truck in Stallion Springs near Tehachapi California to a delivery and heard on the radio Merle had died and the lady I was delivering to came out to meet me and told me about Merle dying and we both cried together for a few minutes and when I left I listened to that radio station playing Merle all day I listened to Merle with my dad when we bought his first album and many many more
I got to go see Randy not long after this song was released, my friend and I and her son and his girlfriend went ❤...he was doing some shows in ga...I screamed and yelled through the whole show...the next morning I could not talk I was so hoarse...my husband said what in the hell is wrong with your voice and I said I screamed and hollered through the whole show, he said maybe it will stay like that for awhile 😂😅🤣
This is One Great Singer big time, no matter how many time's we listen to these great Singer's each time the Music just keep's getting better to listen too, doesn't it, God Bless you Merle Haggard and Family and Friend's Too Always.
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!!!
If it wasn't for youtube and a very slim few oldies stations around the country......this music would be gone.......share these songs and keep them alive.....young people can't enjoy what they don't know exists
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!!!
I heard Merle sing this song at the Bonnaroo music festival a couple of years ago. EVERYBODY cried, cynical, ironic young people, women, children, old men. This is the greatest vocalist of our generation singing a great, great song.
Love the violin , and the sound of it, love the way that Merle Haggard sings too. Just think he sang this song in 1986and here I am listening to him today.
He was blessed with such great talent, Merle's beautiful songs and memories will live on forever 😭. I'm listening to him almost all day here @Jeanette McMaster. Hope you doing good?
Dear everyone- Merle didn’t give a direct shout out to Blaze, but by making a perfect version of this song, he made some folks like me look it up. Now I , Sinatra fan, am also a fan of Merle and Blaze. When you have talent like these three gentlemen, a brick wall can’t keep you from busting trough.
You make a great musical point !!!! Great music does not stay locked up in a certain genre. Sinatra __ Whilly __ Haggard ___ great ballad singers __ great music___ label it any way you want
it was like 88 when i think i played this song at least 30 times straight on cd when i first got it. on my expensive alpine system in my big work van it sounded like best music i had ever heard.
I've been a fan of the Hagg, since I'm 11 years old, I'm coming up on 55 years old now. If I could only fly, I bid this place goodbye 👋........I miss you Merle
There is not a single day goes by that I don't think of this song. I played this at my wifes funeral and there was not a dry eye in the place. And yes to truly appreciate this song, you have to hear Blaze Foleys version.
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!!!
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!!!
I love the emotion Merle has in his voice when he sings this heartfelt ballad. I wish he'd mentioned Blaze Foley and given credit to the man who wrote the song. None the less,, Merle nails it and his rendition is so moving
What a great time for music there are no computers and all these musicians were playing live in front of an audience on TV how amazing is that? Not only that but the lead guitar player is absolutely amazing I certainly would like to know who he is. I absolutely love this song too. Cheers to everyone who loves good music that is made by real musicians
THIS SONG BRINGS TEARS TO MY EYES, AND A SMILE WITHINE MY HEART. I THINK OF MY ONLY CHILD WHO WENT HOME ,AT 23YRS,MY MOM,N MY UNCLE JACK GRAY,I MISS HIM SINGING TO ME SINCE A CHILD.I WISH I COULD FLY ID WRAP MY ARMS "OH SO TIGHT"" AROUND THEM .N NEVER LET GO..! Thanks so much for the memory..I really needed to b humble today n grateful.
His gentleness when he speaks. My UNCLE JACK N CINDY GRAY SANG TOGETHER N WAS COUSINS TO THE KIMBERLY 'S THEY KNEW WAYLON N HAD MET MERLE,said he was awesome.IVE ALWAYS LOVED HIS MUSIC, HIS WORDS HE SANG COMES FROM HIS HEART,N I CAN FEEL THEM WITHINE MINE ..♥️
Blaze Foley by all accounts was a musical genius. He lived in Austin during the Armadillo HQs. Days. He never had a plan for his life. He and Town Van Zant were the same. Drank and fought and played to empty bars. Lost talents, undiscovered superstars. This is a tragedy. There are songs we will never get to hear. If it wasn’t for Merle haggard this song would have been lost. Life is too short to waste the talents God gave you.
@@0Nafod0Blaze's was better anyway. Glad I took the time to explore the geniuses that lived in the shadows of sold-out showmen. Merle was good but it's always so sad to me to know that the true greats were always outshined cause someone else had the money to make their songs famous, and a more advertisable face to sell them through.
There's no-one today to compare with Mere Haggard
There has never been - and never will be - anyone to compare with Merle Haggard.
Not even close !!!
Merle puts all the wannabe so called country singers to shame !!
Absolutely
👍 U 👍 got 👍 that 👍 right 👍
The “new” country music can’t begin to compare to this classic melody!
The rock n' roll of Country?
Amen!!
Blaze Foley sang this song at my dad's memorial in 1984 . He loved and thought that my dad walked on water. He barely made it through the song. Rest in peace Blaze. And rest in peace to my father Clyde Buchanan. Writer of Austin Pickers.
blaze wrote it. What a superb story you have
@Mark Hoffman ciao Mark! Come stai? 🙋♀️🥰😍😘💘🍀
@Mark Hoffman I'm well. Do I know you ?
that story is really something... wow
Video de Merle hsggsry en español
I dedicate this to my Son Izaiah William Clyde Baxter whom perished tragically in a house fire August 11th 2023 Rest in Eternal Peace and Godspeed my sweet youngest prince.
😿🌈
amazing song choice
So sorry about your son wish you didn't have to go through that God bless you
@@jeaniewilliams3949 Thank you, bless you.
My heart goes out to you and your family.
Happy heavenly birthday Merle born ...6th April 1937
Died ...6 th April 2016.💕
❤❤😢😢
knowing this was written by a troubled, sometimes homeless guy...seems to tear me up, putting myself in his, and all us other troubled souls shoes...if i could only fly...i sure wish we could all fly, to be near our loved ones, when we are lonely,and need to be near them...then for some strange reason, it makes me think of my loved ones who have passed away...if i could only fly to heaven to see them.
Sweetest manly sound that can ever be produced. Glorious tones, marvelous sentiment, timeless delivery. ❤
Luv u merle.
There have been a lot of great singers in country music, but Merle was blessed with all the qualities you mentioned. He was a poet and touched people's hearts. He still does.
You just nailed I so agree
Happy Birthday April 6 today❤❤❤Merle Haggard we still Love and miss ya. ❤️ ❤❤ you can fly now in Heaven. Bless your family ❤
Daddy always liked Merle Haggard !!!!!!!
My wife died today. This song is the perfect expression of how I feel right now. It's so perfect I even have mobility issues and can't stand for very long ("I can hardly stand"). I MISS YOU PAULA!!! IF I COULD ONLY FLY!!!
That's terrible. I'm very sorry to hear it. I hope that you are able to get through the pain.
@@jerrylarch6556 So sorry for your loss sir. May she rest in peace until you can fly also.
My husband passed away 2 weeks ago. We went to several Merle concerts. I heart aches. We sent balloons up in the air after the funeral. I asked the kids to put on Merle’s silver wings. I wish I had asked for this one. Sorry for your loss.
its gonna be ok.. shes still with you. jus not in skin, but in energy
I'm so sorry, Jerry. I hope that you find a way to lessen your pain . Your Paula is still with you.
My partner died on May 30th. He introduced me to Merle and I can't stop listening.
May your beloved rest in peace.
There will never be another Merle Haggard .... You will be sadly missed
You got that right.
Yep
I'm so glad the great Merle Haggard recorded this gorgeous song, written by Blaze Foley, giving it the far wider audience it deserves.
Even listening to this version I can close my eyes and hear Blazes deep voice sing "and one more lonely night". I hope his soul is at rest. RIP
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Shepherd's Chapel Network !!!!!!! Chapter by Chapter / Verse by Verse !!!!!!!
@@danvitale1825 Dan we're not all mind readers, what do you need to know?
Great song and great singer
The lyrics were amazing. Well done. Rip Merle and Blaze
I lost my 2 brothers 2 years ago and I have not got over them gone and never will Rip miss you forever 💔
Lord give us true heartfelt country music back, so sad we've lost them all.
It hasn’t gone away it just has chosen to hide because of arrogance towards the simple.
Miss you Merle. This was when country music told a story.
Merle has the most beautiful voice I've ever heard.
😅
In all my years I've never heard this BEAUTIFUL SOULFUL HEARTFELT song and I've listened to country music my whole 50 plus years on this earth. It almost brings me to tears speaking directly to my heart!!! Blessings to ALL!! 😍🥰🙏💯🤍💜🤎🖤❤️🧡💛💙🥺😢🤗
Welcome to the club…
Blaze Foley wrote this song
MERLE HAG THE REAL COUNTRY MUSIC LOVE YOU STILL ❤❤
Who's still crying over Merle? Ok, I'll start... Me.
💔💔💔
We all miss Merle.
Me😪😪😪
Me too
Me as well !!!
People will be watching this outstanding performance in 50 years time - Merle will always be regarded as a truly great artist.
If he could only shout out Blaze.
Waiting for the world to9 change
Very true! Just awesome!
One of my faves.
45 more to go
Merle Haggard is the True King: " of Country Music!!!! Then George Straight
When Merle says "I'll try", it gets me every time! 😥💙🎸
😢me too
Yes!
One day, we'll all fly. Praise the Lord.
Thanks Blaze Foley for this beautifully written song. Merle Haggard was a word finder for songs, hence picking up this gem and singing it like it was his own. Miss you Merl. Rest in Peace both you and Blaze. 🙏💛
Hi Lillian💐💐
@ Hi Andy 🤗
Perfection at it's best! Words, melody, heartfelt emotion sung by the best voice ever to sing a country song, period! G.O.A.T.
Yup .....but should always mention Blaze...... always.... everytime..... always
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I thank the Good Lord every day to be able to experience such beautiful music. This song is directly from the heart. Right straight from the heart.
@@dunexapa1016😅
Merle is the man.How great thou art.The man is amazing.Shame on the radio for denying his humble music.
ive loved this fabulous singer snice 1965he brings lifeto hissong which i still sing today rip hag
I never get tired of hearing this song or Merle singing it. I think of my daddy who took his life over 20 years ago. If I just fly to be with him for a time.
Sorry to hear about this from Ireland
Best to you ..and fly
My condolences to you my dad passed away he was a youngman at 54 but thanks to him im listening to merl kind regard.from ireland 🇮🇪this was one of his favourites
I’m a survivor of my dad’s suicide as well. It’s been over 50 years and it still hurts. I’m sorry for your loss and I understand.
That’s the best damn song I’ve heard in 15 years.
This is what country music is supposed to sound like.
Amen to that Eric.
Thank you Hag.
Every note, ... perfection... just wow ... all I can say is thank you Merle .... simply, thank you... and God Bless ...
Written by Blaze Foley....one of my favorites. Saw him live in 1984 at the Outhouse in Austin. He crawled from under the pool table and got on stage to perform. Blew me away that night. I was recently divorced and missing my 4 year old daughter. Blaze's song is fantastic!
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Right on Merle Haggard, just so beautiful great song, 👏👏🎶🎵🤠🎸👏👏💜🥰🇺🇸🇨🇦💜🥰👏👏👍👍👍2021
One of the best singer of all time we miss you hag
Yep, best damn song I've heard I've heard in fifteen years................no doubt!!!!!
Saddest song I've ever cried to...
This man Merle Haggard, is the best country singer , as well as songwriter I have heard in my 85 years on this planet! Miss him greatly!
...be safe! ...your fortunate!
Merle the Pearl.!.( ... most of the best often didn't prefer fame; fortune or notoriety, anonymous was often the answer. Best/ Least/ it gets nuts, I went to prison deliberately, as I had opportunity to do 2nd half of his concert/ -prov VA Memorial Hall/ James Burton. , well it's better to go all out ... the guitar sessions... Roy Nichols struggled to play this * technique! James B., was Merles favorite- acompaniment. Thinking.?.
True, but he didn't write this song.
Blaze foley wrote this song
@@willduniver8773 here we are
Thank you Merle for this beautiful song it brings me to tears each time yet I love it so.
sending love,honesty and frankness make you vulnerable, did you watch this at live?
The original Blaze Foley version is untoppable though.
Mis je
greatest country singer I've listened r I p
Toby was right up there!!! He looked up to Hag...Awesome men!!
Here is A Great Country Music Artist big time Who Knew How to make A greta Song like This Sound Even better when Merle Haggard sing's it , A great Singer indeed.
George, weylon, Johnny, Buck, Glen, Merle, Marty, Country legends to the end. RIP
And Blaze Foley. The writer of this song.
It’s really brought into focus by juxtaposing them and their talents with the current crop of country music “stars.” Well, at least from what I know. Things got so bad that for the past few years all my music comes from TH-cam channels, mostly people in living rooms, bedrooms, and on porches. Even dropped my Serius/XM subscription.
Still listening January, 2020. Will listen until I no longer am able.♥️👍
Mike Hancock 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
Mike Hancock, Merle could do no wrong, still can’t!!
Merle is the beast, you'll always live strong and hard in Canada.thanks for yur years...
@@1marmona adoro as canções de merle Haggard uma pena q já não está entre nós meu nome é neuza
Amen.
Miss the HAG 💝😇💝 The world shifted, when we lost him.💝😇💝
Id say he was one of the greatest poets of our time
❤❤❤❤😢
This is Blaze foley song! But yes Merle is for sure one of the greatest poets
Theyll play this at my funeral next week
Sorry I missed it
@KrystieWay
You still with us?
Ok who are you?
Amen
Very few people could put a song over like the one and only Merle Haggard.🤩 If anyone deserves to be called legendary, it's certainly Merle Haggard. 😻
Great ballad great vocalist. This is forever
Ralph Emory brought us all the best artist...he will be missed as is Merle, Waylon and Hank Sr
I was driving in my truck listening to Sirius XM Prime country the day Merle died on his birthday I pulled over and shed some tears.... never get tired of listening to The Hag...God bless..
I was at work and looked at my computer to see what was on the internet on Merle’s birthday. Not much. 10 minutes later my daughter called me and said Merle had passed. I couldn’t believe it. Hard day. Never be another.
I was driving my truck in Stallion Springs near Tehachapi California to a delivery and heard on the radio Merle had died and the lady I was delivering to came out to meet me and told me about Merle dying and we both cried together for a few minutes and when I left I listened to that radio station playing Merle all day I listened to Merle with my dad when we bought his first album and many many more
Best singer of all time
Merle was the best. My favorite artist of all time hands down.
If you see my dad in heaven. Sing him this song Mr Merle. I grew up on your music. Miss you and my dad.
Wish I could give this video two thumbs up.
I got to go see Randy not long after this song was released, my friend and I and her son and his girlfriend went ❤...he was doing some shows in ga...I screamed and yelled through the whole show...the next morning I could not talk I was so hoarse...my husband said what in the hell is wrong with your voice and I said I screamed and hollered through the whole show, he said maybe it will stay like that for awhile 😂😅🤣
Even with all of his talent, he was such a humble man
Merle haggard was such a great man in different ways @Mary Johnson, he was so blessed
Wow, Merle Haggard at his best. Heaven's choir has a new, strong voice. RIP.
Wow ☺️. Heaven's choir, that's a good one @Fran Baker
Don't know where he's
Sanging it,but he'll damn shore be branging it
@@stoneydalat179 Heavens Choirs the greatest choir of em all ❤
One of the greats of country music. I believe that when he sang this song, the words had real meaning to him. He will be greatly missed.
Pure Country Gold
Have always loved country music. Merle is the reason. Been listening to Merle since the 1960's ...........
This is One Great Singer big time, no matter how many time's we listen to these great Singer's each time the Music just keep's getting better to listen too, doesn't it, God Bless you Merle Haggard and Family and Friend's Too Always.
I cry every time I hear his voice the only King of country for me. Fly high Merle ❤❤❤❤❤
Love Merle and his rendition of this touching song. RIP Merle and Blaze. :)
This song is really touching @Pat Carter. Merle was so blessed, may is gentle soul rest in peace ☮️
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!!!
If it wasn't for youtube and a very slim few oldies stations around the country......this music would be gone.......share these songs and keep them alive.....young people can't enjoy what they don't know exists
No one can replace Merle Haggard….
A legend. I can't hardly listen without crying. So many memories wrapped up in his music.
Me too!🤗😢💯🙏💙
Our times were so good. Memories come slip through our souls.
@@lisalopez7488 , Absolutely 💯 🤗 Gone but NEVER FORGOTTEN! Peace to you! 🤗💯🙏🌺
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!!!
RIP, Merle. You are irreplaceable.
I never heard this before, Now I think this was one of Merle Haggard's best.
Check out the original songwriters version. Blaze Foley - If I can only fly
We dont know which way to go at this moment. My Mum died 20 years ago but I still wish I had been there at the end. Love Her XX
I'll never miss Merle,for the joy an peace hearing him is like Merle is alive today
Gorgeous song ❤
He Can Fly Now..............On Angels Wings. This Song Is Like A Potato Chip.............I Can't Listen Just One Time. Love It !!!
My god😮 how did I forget about this song! I'm 66 on my last sunset! If I could only fly! 😢
You could take EVERY SINGLE singer in what passes for country music these days, add them ALL together and they wouldn’t add up to one Merle Haggard.
An absolute masterpiece - the song - the performance --- it does touch the soul --- that's what beauty does
I heard Merle sing this song at the Bonnaroo music festival a couple of years ago. EVERYBODY cried, cynical, ironic young people, women, children, old men. This is the greatest vocalist of our generation singing a great, great song.
How can anyone give this beautiful song a thumbs down? You
Merle ... you're flying high always!! Miss your voice. Thank you for all you shared
This song is so well written. and Merle singing it. no words.
Love the violin , and the sound of it, love the way that Merle Haggard sings too. Just think he sang this song in 1986and here I am listening to him today.
He was blessed with such great talent, Merle's beautiful songs and memories will live on forever 😭. I'm listening to him almost all day here @Jeanette McMaster. Hope you doing good?
Listening to Merle&Willie was like
Jamming w/ family
Dear everyone- Merle didn’t give a direct shout out to Blaze, but by making a perfect version of this song, he made some folks like me look it up. Now I , Sinatra fan, am also a fan of Merle and Blaze. When you have talent like these three gentlemen, a brick wall can’t keep you from busting trough.
as the qoute say:people not believe if thing not see
Love Merle, but Blaze live in a backyard was the haunting way to hear it.
@@outisfound9956 Blaze's version was on key with his hearts feeling!! Blaze was over looked and not accepted!! Sad
You make a great musical point !!!! Great music does not stay locked up in a certain genre. Sinatra __ Whilly __ Haggard ___ great ballad singers __ great music___ label it any way you want
Sinatra?
Oh if I could only fly...God bless Merle!
Such a deep song, rip
Merle & Blaze
it was like 88 when i think i played this song at least 30 times straight on cd when i first got it. on my expensive alpine system in my big work van it sounded like best music i had ever heard.
Praise GOD for giving us Merle Haggard and his great talents in Music, Country Music, U.S.of A.
Dana Marshall q
Also thank Merle's mom and pa!
CANADA LOVED MERLE HAGGARD AS WELL
Merl was one of the best
Dana Marshall absolutely
Makes me cry everytime so deep and heartfelt. A master of emotions.❤
I've been a fan of the Hagg, since I'm 11 years old, I'm coming up on 55 years old now. If I could only fly, I bid this place goodbye 👋........I miss you Merle
There is not a single day goes by that I don't think of this song. I played this at my wifes funeral and there was not a dry eye in the place. And yes to truly appreciate this song, you have to hear Blaze Foleys version.
There will never be another Merle Haggard and no one else can even capture that voice..
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!!!
Beautiful song. Wonderful singer
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!!!
I love the emotion Merle has in his voice when he sings this heartfelt ballad. I wish he'd mentioned Blaze Foley and given credit to the man who wrote the song.
None the less,, Merle nails it and his rendition is so moving
He takes a lot of pride in who he is!
as well he should....
I thank God, I was able growing up to Merle’s music
Merle and Blaze met today.....R.I.P.
Meryl was an incredible artist and his style of singing was unique he performed this brilliantly
What a great time for music there are no computers and all these musicians were playing live in front of an audience on TV how amazing is that? Not only that but the lead guitar player is absolutely amazing I certainly would like to know who he is. I absolutely love this song too. Cheers to everyone who loves good music that is made by real musicians
maybe Clint Strong on guitar
That is quite a combination of words, music and singer, it just works.
THIS SONG BRINGS TEARS TO MY EYES, AND A SMILE WITHINE MY HEART. I THINK OF MY ONLY CHILD WHO WENT HOME ,AT 23YRS,MY MOM,N MY UNCLE JACK GRAY,I MISS HIM SINGING TO ME SINCE A CHILD.I WISH I COULD FLY ID WRAP MY ARMS "OH SO TIGHT"" AROUND THEM .N NEVER LET GO..! Thanks so much for the memory..I really needed to b humble today n grateful.
What do you admire most about Merle
His gentleness when he speaks.
My UNCLE JACK N CINDY GRAY SANG TOGETHER N WAS COUSINS TO THE KIMBERLY 'S THEY KNEW WAYLON N HAD MET MERLE,said he was awesome.IVE ALWAYS LOVED HIS MUSIC, HIS WORDS HE SANG COMES FROM HIS HEART,N I CAN FEEL THEM WITHINE MINE ..♥️
@@debragray-Angel86 that’s really nice,what’s your favorite song from Merle
If we could only fly, there'd be no more lonely nights
Blaze Foley by all accounts was a musical genius. He lived in Austin during the Armadillo HQs. Days. He never had a plan for his life. He and Town Van Zant were the same. Drank and fought and played to empty bars. Lost talents, undiscovered superstars. This is a tragedy. There are songs we will never get to hear. If it wasn’t for Merle haggard this song would have been lost. Life is too short to waste the talents God gave you.
"If it wasn’t for Merle haggard this song would have been lost" Or people could just have listened to Blaze's version.
@@0Nafod0Blaze's was better anyway. Glad I took the time to explore the geniuses that lived in the shadows of sold-out showmen. Merle was good but it's always so sad to me to know that the true greats were always outshined cause someone else had the money to make their songs famous, and a more advertisable face to sell them through.