Willie Nelson - He Won't Ever Be Gone (Official Video)

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    Willie Nelson plays a vital role in post-rock & roll country music. Texas-born Nelson is an icon of the ’70s outlaw-country movement, favoring a stripped-down style that could both evoke desert-highway vistas (“On the Road Again”) and initiate the most intimate of conversations (“Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain”). He has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the genre, whether that was Merle Haggard or Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash & Kris Kristofferson in The Highwaymen and written some of Country Music’s most popular songs including ‘Crazy’ made famous by Patsy Cline. In the 21st century, Nelson’s outlaw ethos has continued to manifest itself in all sorts of surprising ways: He’s become America’s most visible pro-marijuana activist and Snoop Dogg’s unlikeliest duet partner.
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    An album of all-new recordings, God's Problem Child adds 13 new songs to the artist's repertoire, including seven recently written by Willie and Buddy Cannon, his longtime collaborator and producer. The album is Willie's first to debut all-new songs since Band of Brothers (his 4th Legacy release) reached #1 on the Billboard Country chart and #5 on the Billboard 200 in 2014.
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  • @mikeboyer5482
    @mikeboyer5482 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    It's 2024...I am 72 and grew up listening to Merle. Miss him and George and so many others. So thankful to have this platform to keep their music alive and available anytime the mood hits.

    • @timothycovert5301
      @timothycovert5301 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Just saw this on Willie's 91st birthday. Merle is my favorite ever. He would borrow minnows when I was 15 on Lake McClure in '74. Had a houseboat across the dock from us. Always replaced them and then some. I didn't even realize then.....how much he would mean to me later. Thanks Willie for doing this for our friend

    • @robertryan2542
      @robertryan2542 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Right there with ya. From Ireland ☘️

  • @themusicbook8679
    @themusicbook8679 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    The planet may have stopped spinning for a moment when Merle passed, but Willie, when it's your turn, the entire universe will skip a beat.

  • @annamariehewitt3173
    @annamariehewitt3173 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    That's what happens when you get really old...You end up losing everybody and you're always grieving someone...What a moving Tribute

    • @CB3Music
      @CB3Music 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      This song really is amazing!

    • @JustMyComents
      @JustMyComents 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      The worst part of getting old is NOT being frail, nor having more aches and pains. The absolute worst is losing your old friends. Getting old ain't for wimps.

  • @davidfillmore3151
    @davidfillmore3151 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Wow . . . so beautiful. Thank you Willie for this tribute to Merle Haggard

  • @christinevicker9017
    @christinevicker9017 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    True willie he won't b gone while us fans keep his music alive an while his sons keep paying tribute an singing his song yippees for writing this willie❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊

  • @jakeford1570
    @jakeford1570 7 ปีที่แล้ว +384

    Willie gets better with age. please take care of yourself Willie, we can't afford to lose anymore of the greats.

    • @colleengokee9817
      @colleengokee9817 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I will be devastated to lose this amazing man

    • @firesuperior9452
      @firesuperior9452 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      we will all leave eventually it is what you make of life that makes it so special.

    • @dicklindner3592
      @dicklindner3592 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      No you live forever!Stay with us,take care!

    • @keithjohnston5104
      @keithjohnston5104 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      he does 100%

    • @jacobcraine9576
      @jacobcraine9576 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That's exactly right!! The Love* of the highwaymen!!*

  • @dashjeffreys6998
    @dashjeffreys6998 7 ปีที่แล้ว +224

    Country music was Merle. The men and women from that era made real country music.

    • @samsanderson224
      @samsanderson224 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      You’re absolutely right. Country is getting filled with rap and I hate it.

    • @chucklesmagoo5456
      @chucklesmagoo5456 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They don't make them like that anymore! There's been a murder on Music Row :-(

    • @Sherbear60
      @Sherbear60 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You are so right!!

    • @christinevicker9017
      @christinevicker9017 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How very true

    • @panfried43
      @panfried43 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@samsanderson224 no

  • @erinfraser7949
    @erinfraser7949 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    This is the song he wrote at the breakup of his marriage to BONNIE OWENS.Even in this great song I think the love respect and compassion for Bonnie he had comes through. RIP MERLE AND BONNIE❤❤❤❤❤

    • @erinfraser7949
      @erinfraser7949 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      These comments are fro THE DREAM recorded in 1978 by the legend HAG

  • @judisaint3178
    @judisaint3178 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Merle considered Willie one of his closest friends, and Willie felt the same about Merle. Willie honoured his friend of 50 years the best way he knew how, by singing a hauntingly beautiful song together with Merle's youngest son, Ben, who sings backup and plays guitar throughout the song.

  • @mjlejer3241
    @mjlejer3241 4 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Willie can write a song about every single situation in life! What a talent...this is a good example of Willie singing about a friend of his who passed away. NO ONE WE LOVE is ever really gone, because they live on in our hearts and minds forever!

  • @saiasaiawi2061
    @saiasaiawi2061 4 ปีที่แล้ว +326

    I feel so sad for Willie. Who else's missing Merle on 2019?

    • @wyattpopham6541
      @wyattpopham6541 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Me

    • @blazbishop
      @blazbishop 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I am. Both Giants in country music

    • @calderwood2222
      @calderwood2222 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Here in 2020

    • @angelslayer169
      @angelslayer169 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It's hard to accept but there'll never be another Merle Haggard. God bless his soul, the poet of the common man

    • @wojciechmickunas7869
      @wojciechmickunas7869 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@wyattpopham6541 Me

  • @markhouston2253
    @markhouston2253 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Only one Willie I'm sure gonna miss him when he gone!!!!

  • @mseitts43
    @mseitts43 7 ปีที่แล้ว +214

    Damn Willie you did it again! Nice tribute to Mighty Merle!!!!!

    • @rosemaryfoster1162
      @rosemaryfoster1162 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Definitely a heartfelt performance by Willy. The song was written by Gary Nicholson.

  • @dennball
    @dennball 7 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Another example of why Willie is a country music legend. This album is a must have if you are a country music fan.A fitting tribute to another legend.

    • @kellywatts248
      @kellywatts248 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great and interesting.
      Trust you still listening? Prove me wrong

    • @billridge7854
      @billridge7854 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right back at you Bud

  • @drgonzo703
    @drgonzo703 7 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    Maybe the most moving song since George Jones' "Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes"

    • @TheStephscottlivi
      @TheStephscottlivi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I felt same with George singing who is gonna fill those shoes!

    • @TheStephscottlivi
      @TheStephscottlivi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I totally love Merle lol! And tried to do a tribute lol

    • @paniola1
      @paniola1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      agree, i just listened 5 times, just amazing

    • @thedevil2679
      @thedevil2679 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sadly little did George know that it would be a bunch of pop country frat boys that were going fill them.

    • @thedevil2679
      @thedevil2679 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      *going to

  • @carlyandt6748
    @carlyandt6748 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The Lonesome Fugitive, is Loved and Honored as the Definition of Country Music. We all lost a good, good friend that day. Love you, Merl and Willie

    • @gregoryphilip221
      @gregoryphilip221 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello 👋 how are you doing today Carl.

  • @cottonclarksa
    @cottonclarksa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    The guitar riff at the end by Ben Haggard, Merle's son... WOW! It gets me in the "feels." I shut my eyes and just see Merle effortlessly playing that jazzy riff on his Tuff-Dog Telecaster. Instead, it's Merle channeling through his son, and it couldn't be more beautiful. It's a signature style all to Merle, and thankfully his DNA is living large in Ben as well.

  • @FrednDeeDee
    @FrednDeeDee 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    My tears run down my cheeks every time I listen to this wonderful tribute to Merle Haggard. Thank You very much Willie.

  • @leahharris5
    @leahharris5 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    ❤❤❤. Rest In Peace 🕊️🕊️. Merle Haggard ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @aboynamedsue6912
    @aboynamedsue6912 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Who's gonna make a song for Willie when he is gone (hope that is a long time away.) Since most of the old country legends are already ''gone''.
    Anyway you will be always on our minds.❤

  • @vstrum23
    @vstrum23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    There can't be a tribute more beautiful than this! Such warmth in the lyrics, such deep feelings in the voice. Brought me tears! Wondering how difficult it would be to sing this without crying. Deep respect for Willie & Merle. Love

    • @me-ge7im
      @me-ge7im ปีที่แล้ว +5

      amen . perfectly written

    • @jgjjh4428
      @jgjjh4428 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Amen!!! 💕

    • @kenbaker3300
      @kenbaker3300 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I can't believe it never got the results it should have

  • @janetfarris3739
    @janetfarris3739 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    God bless you Willie you are the very first one with your beautiful tribute to Merle I know you and Merle were like brothers. You always will be. I keep you in my prayers 🙏 every night 🙏

  • @thedaltizzerably6021
    @thedaltizzerably6021 7 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    I feel bad for Willie, Merle was awesome.

    • @joarRov
      @joarRov 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I also fear that he self will die soon. If he survive 15 years from now then I will be surprised. Willie is the best guy singer in the world

    • @rayvega3163
      @rayvega3163 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Joar TR actually make that another 90 years. ;)

  • @mjlejer3241
    @mjlejer3241 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This song is about Merle Haggard, who became a CM giant with "Okie from Muskogee". He was 79 when he left us in 2016. He and Willie had some good times together. Willie is about 3 or 4 years older than Merle was, and we're so glad Willis is still with us!

  • @merlehaggardtopfan1439
    @merlehaggardtopfan1439 7 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    All I can say is thank you, Willie, and Merle.

  • @kahihutchison4525
    @kahihutchison4525 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I don't understand why anyone could dislike Willie Nelson. No matter what he sings its awesome

  • @NICKWAPPERER117
    @NICKWAPPERER117 7 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Johnny, Merle, And Waylon. Willie's all we got now.

    • @bigmommaziga4095
      @bigmommaziga4095 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      And Kris too

    • @agentgray369
      @agentgray369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      god bless him while he's with us.

    • @scottywilkinson533
      @scottywilkinson533 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      We still have Hank Jr, David Allen Coe, And Willie are the last of the Cowboys.

    • @Soulintent95
      @Soulintent95 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@scottywilkinson533 all the names i was going to list. But soon theyll all be gone.

  • @candaceleigh123456
    @candaceleigh123456 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you Willie, Happy 90th Bday❤

  • @markb4120
    @markb4120 7 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Old timers slowly fading away, but the music lives on. Thank God. New stuff not the same.

  • @seann5848
    @seann5848 7 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Grandpa passed Sunday before memorial day. Found this shortly after. Weird how life works.

  • @russelllittler8145
    @russelllittler8145 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    What a beautiful song, and Willie sings it from the heart. Superb.

  • @luckiestlad
    @luckiestlad 7 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    This is a brilliant song and tribute to the great Merle Haggard

  • @davidgrundy5483
    @davidgrundy5483 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Love listening to this guy no matter what he sings. A true star.

  • @letzgo7631
    @letzgo7631 7 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    What a wonderful tribute to a truly great man. RIP Merle. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @enriquerafaelmayodiaz3397
    @enriquerafaelmayodiaz3397 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My friend willie you are the best king of american country music, for ever, l tell you from Cuba, l never tire to hear you, Thank you.

  • @ramonasbluegrassandstuff4146
    @ramonasbluegrassandstuff4146 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Merle died on his own same birthday, April 6, 2016, the day after my 50th birthday and just two days before my beautiful 80 year old mother graduated up to Glory land. Merle Haggard kept me comfort with listening to him on my little transistor radio under my blanket at night since I was a little girl only 5 years old. HE WON'T EVER BE GONE ... HIS SONGS LIVE ON 🎶🎶🎶💃💃💃❤❤❤ Love you Hag and fam!!!

  • @CliffLewis28
    @CliffLewis28 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Such a beautiful tribute from one legend to another. ❤️❤️

    • @WillieNelson-es9iy
      @WillieNelson-es9iy 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello, I have seen quite a handful of your comments and Likes on my official page. Thanks for your kind words and good wishes. It's great to know I have such a devoted fan❤️ 0:06

  • @The_Hunter00
    @The_Hunter00 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Got the news this morning
    It would be a tough day
    Some are so much larger than life
    Can't believe they could pass away
    When it comes to country music he's the world
    And it wouldn't be all it is without Merle
    But he won't ever be gone
    His songs live on
    A Fugutive and a Branded Man
    Mama Tried to understand
    Left us a lifetime of songs
    And he won't ever be gone
    We were friends right from the start
    And we shared some high times
    I would sing some songs he wrote
    He would sing a few of my own
    Music made us brothers 'til the end
    But not a day goes by that I don't miss him
    He won't ever be gone
    His songs live on
    Ramblin' Fever and The Way I Am
    Blue collar blues for the…

  • @ivanstruiksma6369
    @ivanstruiksma6369 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Willie, You are singing this song from your heart. It shows from the emotion in your voice. Great tribute!

  • @timh9407
    @timh9407 7 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    Fantastic song !! I hope Willie never dies .He's the last of the real country artist before they all became disposeable corporate acts.

    • @kalmlykeabomb
      @kalmlykeabomb 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The only hope we have are Stapleton and Eric Church.

    • @17johnston
      @17johnston 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Hunter Mcnelly Cody jinks has some good songs as well

    • @bosborn2012
      @bosborn2012 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      And don't forget Alan Jackson

    • @purpleonyxyt9548
      @purpleonyxyt9548 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Y'all all wrong we still have Kris Kristofferson Alan Jackson David Alan coe And Good ole Hank Jr.

    • @williams.5952
      @williams.5952 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And sturghill Simpson

  • @josephgrant757
    @josephgrant757 7 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Got goosebumps watching this can't believe it's already been a year since Merle left us. Still miss him every single day

  • @57andyRam
    @57andyRam 7 ปีที่แล้ว +302

    great song and with a lot of soul..but i want to know who are the 9 fools who press "dislike" really !!

    • @eriqgislason
      @eriqgislason 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yes! FOOLS!

    • @kelinmemphis
      @kelinmemphis 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      57andyRam They're called BITCHES.

    • @diggledigloto8630
      @diggledigloto8630 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      country music is shit

    • @57andyRam
      @57andyRam 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Diggle Digloto you must not know what county music is. Or maybe you don't hear the sound that it brings. Or maybe you're just plain a horses-ass

    • @gregruffin8705
      @gregruffin8705 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      16 now , ignorance at its finest.

  • @nancy4texas
    @nancy4texas 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Got the news this morning
    Knew it'd be a tough day
    Some are so much larger than life
    You can't believe they could pass away
    When it comes to country music he's the world
    And it wouldn't be all it is without Merle
    He won't ever be gone
    His songs live on
    A fugitive and a branded man
    Mama tried to understand
    Left us a lifetime of songs
    And he won't ever be gone
    We were friends right from the start
    We shared some high times
    I would sing some songs he wrote
    He would sing a few of mine
    The music made us brothers till the end
    And not a day goes by that I don't miss him
    He won't ever be gone
    His songs live on
    Ramblin' fever and the way I am
    Blue collar blues for the working man
    We'll be singing him back home from now on
    He won't ever be gone
    He won't ever be gone
    His songs live on
    A fugitive and a branded man
    Mama tried to understand
    Left us a lifetime of songs
    He won't ever be gone
    We'll be singing him back home from now on
    He won't ever be gone

  • @Babybluebbw
    @Babybluebbw 7 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    Amen Willie! His spirit lives on in the hearts of each and every one of us who loved him!

    • @jackverity1602
      @jackverity1602 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      And still love him!

    • @briandixon7639
      @briandixon7639 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Babybluebbw he's still kickin and cranking out some great tunes BEST SONG WRITER OF TIME

    • @anouschkabakker9517
      @anouschkabakker9517 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Loved?? He's still alive

    • @zuzannawisniewska4464
      @zuzannawisniewska4464 ปีที่แล้ว

      ❤❤❤❤❤

    • @CliffLewis28
      @CliffLewis28 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@anouschkabakker9517He meant Merl.

  • @rickcrandell8151
    @rickcrandell8151 7 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    Beautiful tribute on this day. One year since hes been gone from us. Love it Willie.

  • @judisaint3178
    @judisaint3178 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Willie Nelson wrote this beautiful tribute to Merle, one of his closest friends. Their friendship went all the way back to the 60s. It must be heartbreaking seeing his buddies slipping away one by one. In this article Willie talks about that friendship from the time they met until Merle rang him and said that he had lung cancer. It's well worth reading.
    www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/willie-nelson-on-merle-haggard-we-had-a-lot-of-fun-together-72110/

  • @darinjames3313
    @darinjames3313 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Theres really nothin like laughter with a Friend.....Unless yer makin music together.....then its Heaven.....MERLE/WILLIE...God bless MERLE and Long live WILLIE...

  • @chrisyoung9653
    @chrisyoung9653 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This will forever be my song for my best friend i lost. It hurts so much but i will join him one day so its ok. RIP to everyone who has been lost.

  • @janemcgrath4907
    @janemcgrath4907 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    How wonderful to see Ben Haggard here with his dads music brother Mr Willie Nelson.Great tribute on this Mr Merle Haggard's Birthday and First Anniversary.Thank you.

  • @MiaMia-jo7ry
    @MiaMia-jo7ry 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I remember first time I met Merle that was with the Hamilton Brothers when they had a special priviate concert in Geneva Ohio. It was then I was up close and personal with Merle when he was sick and having a hard time breathing. I helped him be able to breath again after he was able to gain back his ability to carry on with the event. Merle was very much a beautiful soul and a very caring individual I had the opportunity to know as well as enjoy his company after. And breakfast the next day was amazing with him. He was very much a charictor. Always full of smiles. This is a man who definitely is a legend! Merle has been missed by so many of us who truly had that opportunity to really know the true loving enjoyable man he was! Willie your Tribute to Merle is amazing and it shows the true friendships you have had!! God Bless you Willie and may our dear friend Merle R.I.P.

    • @Walter_Nicolas
      @Walter_Nicolas 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Pretty ❤

    • @davidpreston4019
      @davidpreston4019 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Colleen, how're you doing, I hope you are doing fine. I'm David from Houston, Texas. Where are you from? You seems like a real Country girl😊🌹

    • @larrybill2661
      @larrybill2661 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Colleen how are you doing!!

  • @user-gq6lp2hk8s
    @user-gq6lp2hk8s 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Among the greatest country and western personalities ever to grace the music industry, Willey your the best,

  • @angiesiddall9563
    @angiesiddall9563 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Unfortunately, Merle is gone, but his songs and music will live on and on. Nice tribute to Merle Willie. R.I.P. Merle Haggard ♥

  • @brynnrains2946
    @brynnrains2946 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Today is four years since Merle died. I had to come listen to this song. Merle is my favorite singer of all time. This song helps ease the pain.

  • @tonywestby613
    @tonywestby613 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Absolute pure class 👏 his voice breaking in the opening lines ,😥 beautiful lyrics ❤ rip merle and well done Willie you sang him back home xx

    • @jdonnabarnett456
      @jdonnabarnett456 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hu7

    • @GIGI-jy6rf
      @GIGI-jy6rf ปีที่แล้ว +2

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      @GIGI-jy6rf ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Waylon

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      @krisericson6063 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @AdrianaK
    @AdrianaK 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's so sad thinking how Willie and Merle were great friends, shared music, and even sang the song for Johnny when Johnny died. Now Merle is gone as well... They won't ever be forgotten.

  • @reginafowler3517
    @reginafowler3517 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was looking at my facebook page and I saw a Happy Birthday tribute to Merle. A few hours later, I saw a remembering Merle Haggard tribute and I honestly thought they had fucked up! I looked at Yahoo news and...there it was...Merle Haggard had died, on his birthday. I was born in '77. I had never met the man. Never saw him in person. My Mama introduced me to him through his music and I fell in love with lots of songs. It felt like a family member died when I saw that he was gone that day....still does. This is a lovely tribute with if I remember correctly, Ben (?) playing his guitar?

  • @pascaldrake8811
    @pascaldrake8811 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    “When it comes to country music he’s the world”. Amen! He won’t ever be gone for me. I still listen to him every day.

  • @gavinpickens8671
    @gavinpickens8671 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Good job red headed stranger . You brought a tear to my eye.

  • @leahharris5
    @leahharris5 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    ❤❤❤. Rest In Peace 🕊️🕊️. Waylon Jennings ❤❤❤❤

  • @chriswood541
    @chriswood541 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I feel for willie.. really is the last man standing.. RIP Merle.. RIP Waylon.. RIP Johnny.. RIP Paul..

  • @peterstorck5349
    @peterstorck5349 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    U don't get Pardoned, by the Governor of California UNLESS you're really a great, and a wonderful person and man, beneath all of the 'veneer' of the things u might have done wrong by the law in your life, Merle Haggart was a wonderful person and a beautiful man in my humble opinion!! Sure, he made some bad mistakes, but, who HASN'T made some terrible mistakes folks!!??? I live in Australia and I used to operate Combine Harvestors or, Headers as we call them in Australia, I used to work long and mentally draining hours on those big machines folks!! In fact I operated 1 one year, in 1986, and I was on it for 72 hours straight, it was from 10am on a Wednesday morning until 11am on the Saturday morning so, 73 hrs really I suppose ude say, 2 other headers on the same Property broke down, and their drivers, just left me out there on my own, and I've NEVER forgiven them for doing it too me either!! But, my boss, said please just keep on going as long as u can Pete, because it was all a premium wheat crop, and heavy rain was forecast for the Saturday, and when I finally stepped off of that header, my legs went from underneath me folks, 2 BIG Truckers grabbed me under my armpits until, I got my bearings back again!! I was physically and moreso MENTALLY exhausted folks!! My boss, who owned the headers, gave me a $500 cash bonus , and so did the owner of the property, about 5 minutes later, the heavens opened up!! AND it rained for a week, but!! I knew I'd took the crop off, and while it was still Premium wheat, and hence it hadn't dropped in grade, on the drive back to home, my boss asked...'HOW DID U JUST KEEP ON GOIN WITHOUT FALLING TO SLEEP PETE!!'😮 I said because I had 2 good old friends in the cabin with me Noel!!🙂 he replied..'YOU'RE DELUSIONAL PETE!! I said no I'm not Noel!! Because I had both Slim Dusty, AND MERLE HAGGARD IN THE CABIN WITH ME!! Being played on the CD player!!🙂which I did too folks, and both of them kept me going, and from going insane!! Because BOTH of them!! Sang about the working class man!! AND the underdog too!! AND I drew more mental strength from both of them, than most people could ever possibly realise!! I guess, if I was perfectly honest with u all, I DID feel a bit sorry for myself during those long hrs!! Mainly because 2 of my supposed 'friends' just left me out there in the Australian bush to finish that Job on my own!! But!! It's not about me, in so much as what I'm trying to tell u all about here, it's just the strength a man can draw, just from, and by, listening to poor Old Slim and Merle!! Mind you, apart from the fact I'm too darn old nowadays, but, I'd NEVER try to attempt doing it ever again!! Mainly because I can STILL clearly remember! A big old box tree about 10 feet in front of me on the last or, Tuesday night!! I can assure u it bloody well woke me up!! I was jjjust able too yank back on the Conrol handle, that propelled the header along, or, the Hydrostatic handle folks!! AND!! As I reversed back, to strip around the tree, Merle was singing ' AND I REMEMBER MUMMA COOKIN ON THE GROUND!!' I remember thinking..'stop whinging, and just keep right on goin Pete!!' I still owe the $1000 bonus money I got, too Good old Merle and Slim!! As I don't think I could have done that Job without them!! I do apologise for the long post My friends, but I just thought I'd tell how much I still sorelymiss, Slim and Merle!! They always gave me a 'U CAN DO IT PETE!!.ATTITUDE'🙂Whatever 'it' may be!! They both made me feel, so very proud to and for having always been, a 'working class man!!' All the best to u and Your loved ones folks, and please take care and stay safe, Kind regards Pete.

  • @neilhowarth3300
    @neilhowarth3300 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It must have been hard for his son Ben to be playing a tribute to his dad and willie his long life friend

  • @TigerKing77
    @TigerKing77 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Merle Haggard was the poet of the common Man. HAGGARD LIVES ON.

  • @nathanlacerda1737
    @nathanlacerda1737 7 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Great song about a great guy! Happy birthday Merle. We all miss you

  • @cwb0051
    @cwb0051 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    That young man playing with Willie is Ben Haggard..

  • @whippingbean4800
    @whippingbean4800 7 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    He. Will always be with us.....His music epic.... His voice, soul, etc. are iconic... He will always be in my mind and heart..

    • @kimi8611
      @kimi8611 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Whipping Bean Who?

    • @cody3619
      @cody3619 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Merle Haggard

    • @johnheard824
      @johnheard824 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Not many left now ! So sad .

    • @margaretmolloy257
      @margaretmolloy257 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@johnheard824 so sad for Willie to sing that.im in tears listening. It ❤ was a beautiful tribute.

  • @nicoledelorme3202
    @nicoledelorme3202 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Extraordinaire merci bisous magnifique génial super beau.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @debbieveasey4224
    @debbieveasey4224 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Merle, Willie, Johnny, Chris and Waylon ❤

  • @daleray300
    @daleray300 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I've watched this video at least a hundred times and it tears me up every time that I do; even when the views are in succession. Merle is my favorite of all time. The fact that Ben Haggard is playing E. guitar and singing back up only sweetens the deal. I hope that Ben goes far in the music business. He is good! Pancho and Lefty is my second favorite song of all time. Thank you Willie. The words you sang are felt by millions!

  • @ironguru7866
    @ironguru7866 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    RIP Hag'! Fantastic song Willie! You're truly the last of the breed.

  • @cindyanshutz7026
    @cindyanshutz7026 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Never gonna forget you Merle. Willie, what a great tribute to your friend.

    • @davidpreston4019
      @davidpreston4019 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Cindy, how're you doing, I hope you are doing fine. I'm David from Houston, Texas. Where are you from? You seems like a real Country girl😊🌹

  • @erichartman1659
    @erichartman1659 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn I miss The Hag. Great tribute Willie! Thank You. Poncho and Lefty forever!

    • @kellywatts248
      @kellywatts248 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Such a beautiful song
      Trust you still listening 2021

  • @KaleidoscopeJunkie
    @KaleidoscopeJunkie 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Sad anniversary indeed. . .Merle Ronald Haggard (April 6, 1937 - April 6, 2016)
    But so glad he brought so much. Thank you Willie. This is a wonderful homage. Even better because you and Merle are kindred spirits.

  • @margekamak1
    @margekamak1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    OMG, Willie ... just AWESOME. Made me cry ... have never been able to put you or Merle as #1 or #2 ... you are equal in my heart. Love you both.

    • @davidpreston4019
      @davidpreston4019 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello Margaret, how're you doing, I hope you are doing fine. I'm David from Houston, Texas. Where are you from? You seems like a real Country girl😊🌹

  • @debbiejones5663
    @debbiejones5663 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I agree Willie just keeps getting better and better. Great tribute to Merle and he won't ever be gone. R.i.p Merle

  • @UCqkdtMiE5ZquD_lF9prae4Q
    @UCqkdtMiE5ZquD_lF9prae4Q 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lyrics: ❤
    Got the news this morning
    Knew it'd be a tough day
    Some are so much larger than life
    You can't believe they could pass away
    When it comes to country music he's the world
    And it wouldn't be all it is without Merle
    He won't ever be gone
    His songs live on
    A fugitive and a branded man
    Mama tried to understand
    Left us a lifetime of songs
    And he won't ever be gone
    We were friends right from the start
    We shared some high times
    I would sing some songs he wrote
    He would sing a few of mine
    The music made us brothers till the end
    And not a day goes by that I don't miss him
    He won't ever be gone
    His songs live on
    Ramblin' fever and the way I am
    Blue-collar blues for the working man
    We'll be singing him back home from now on
    He won't ever be gone
    He won't ever be gone
    His songs live on
    A fugitive and a branded man
    Mama tried to understand
    Left us a lifetime of songs
    He won't ever be gone
    We'll be singing him back home from now on
    He won't ever be gone

  • @eriqgislason
    @eriqgislason 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    RIP Merle. Beautiful song Willie!

  • @KuliJens
    @KuliJens 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    What a great birthday present for our one and only Merle :)

    • @Kelson01
      @Kelson01 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      KuliJens Yeeet!

  • @Toniarosewp79
    @Toniarosewp79 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this.
    In the very beginning I could've swore that it was Haggard playing that guitar until I saw that it was his son. His dad would be proud!

  • @walterbriggs272
    @walterbriggs272 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Willie for saying what we’re all thinking. God bless y’all , God take care of Merle

  • @rickburns6105
    @rickburns6105 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Never been to one of his shows,probably never since VA declared me legally blind and the state took my driver license, but I will never for get
    His music ,Always be a legend

  • @Larissa-rose1
    @Larissa-rose1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    RIP UNCLE ALLAN 🙏

  • @truesouthern6138
    @truesouthern6138 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Willie and Merle's album came out just before Merle passed...maybe that was one of the last things he needed to do in this world.

  • @joejrwesthamunited4586
    @joejrwesthamunited4586 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This song has just stood me still , thanks America; rip merle , carry on the living legend Willie Nelson 🤠🕵

  • @muansanga7
    @muansanga7 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    So good to see Willie up and about. Thanks for the music, red-headed stranger

  • @brettsweeney4306
    @brettsweeney4306 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is awesome us that love old country appreciate these ol songs that mean something Merl haggard was a legend and ol Willi is still going 👍

  • @johnscarberry9021
    @johnscarberry9021 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is only my opinion but if this was the only song in the world that would be OK with me it is the best written & the most beautifly sang song I have ever heard I can hear it in Willie's voice he really loved Merle & means every word he is singing.P.S. I love u Willie & merle

  • @mjleger6035
    @mjleger6035 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    No matter what happens in life, Willie can make a song out of it, that everyone will remember, and he does just that! I can't even imagine a world without Willie, and that will NEVER happen, because he has left so much of him where we can always reach out and grab him when we need to! I find a lot of solace when I need it, in any one of Willie's very appropriate songs! THANK YOU, WILLIE!

    • @donnamoore-tr4hk
      @donnamoore-tr4hk 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ok I'just love him. He
      has left a imprint on all
      our hearts. Thank you
      For America's song book

  • @donnamariepszoniak6101
    @donnamariepszoniak6101 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Merle will never be gone he lives on through his music & precious memories of you Willie and Merle Brothers forever """'love seeing Ben on guitar playing on this Song "" Merle lives on through his Son's also Marty Noel, and Ben "" love you Willie keep making your amazing music ""💘🎸🎸🎶🎶🎶

    • @davidpreston4019
      @davidpreston4019 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Doona, how're you doing, I hope you are doing fine. I'm David from Houston, Texas. Where are you from? You seems like a real Country girl😊🌹

  • @janharrison7908
    @janharrison7908 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don’t be sad...He will never be gone. He will always be with those of us who love him. Carry him heart and soul.

  • @gisele798
    @gisele798 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So So very good ,What a great song and Willie ,Your voice gets to me all the time ,You are really one of a kind ,THE BEST,,take good care my friend

  • @teresaevangeline1
    @teresaevangeline1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    "Not a day goes by that I don't miss him ..."
    A beautiful tribute, friend to friend.

  • @dougmisantoni4384
    @dougmisantoni4384 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Heavenly...Thx Willie..Wow....
    His songs live on....
    He wont ever be gone..
    Thanks Merle.....

  • @paulafondren1788
    @paulafondren1788 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks to Willie for doing a tribute to Merle Haggard very good song love you Willie ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @danwolf307
    @danwolf307 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I still crank merle up on vinyl, he won't ever be gone.... but I bet he's having fun w/ Johnny, Waylon and all the rest. God bless you Willie you still got it.

    • @danwolf307
      @danwolf307 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Willie Nelson thank you so much for taking the time to respond to my post. It made my day reading a message from one of my hero's! Thank you Willie and God bless!

  • @JPaxton-hh6hr
    @JPaxton-hh6hr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Johnny, Waylon, Willie, Kris, Merle, and all the other true down to bone traditional country singers will never be gone.

  • @truckertrucker7494
    @truckertrucker7494 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have been country since late 70s and never much a Willie fan, except for about a half dozen songs. When it comes to this song for our legend Mighty Merle, Willie nailed it. If you listen to Willie sing, the way he carries the note/tune, its epic. Its perfection at its finest.

  • @williamsmith7406
    @williamsmith7406 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    When this blessed soul leaves us, the earth will most likely be canted due to an imbalance of those who have gone to Texas to view the service for the most iconic and beloved artist that has ever lived.

  • @aniteowl1
    @aniteowl1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you very much Willie! He will always love on as so many others do before him. You will, too! We are so blessed to have you and all in our lives! God bless you always... Smiles, Hugs with Love. Mary

    • @aniteowl1
      @aniteowl1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I meant "live" on. Still love 😍

  • @jordanmccoy6157
    @jordanmccoy6157 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Never gone and never forgotten. Rest in peace Hag.