My Dad passed in 2013. Willie was his favorite artist. My Dad used to sit me on his lap and play these songs. In 2022 now and I still take time to listen and think of my Dad, my Hero.
People make fun of country music for not rhyming, or the rhymes “being stupid” but they miss the real meaning of the songs. These songs have meaning, they have soul. Today’s music doesn’t understand what that is.
In early 1984,my history teacher had a question for me "Why do you spell it " Federales" when writing about the Federal government? " This song was the reason.
I am 47 and my dad died 15 yrs ago at just 54. Thanks to him I grew up with Merle. His voice and music were one of a kind. I will be missing you just like my dad.😢
One of the great American folk songs. Thank you Townes Van Zandt for leaving us this song to enjoy. It captures the spirit of West Texas and the border. Makes me cry. I miss that country so. Thank you Willie and Merle for your beautiful performance.
I grew up in Austin, TX, and I know the horse Willie Nelson rides in on. It's a half Arab, half quarter horse named Aardvark. He belonged to Bastrop Farms, where I took riding lessons. We were excited when he was chosen to be in the video and ridden by Willie Nelson.
One of the greatest songs ever. When Merle starts singing I get goose bumps every time. Perfect cameos by the song's writer Townes Van Zandt in the video.
One of my first country albums wonderful ahhh the memories I gave it to my niece years ago she still plays it too hun love you always Willie r.i.p. Waylon
2 days ago? Had you seen the episode "Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way" at that point? The episode just got broadcast last night, but I know some people have PBS Passport and got to see it all early. I'm guessing you really liked that episode when you did watch it.
Ok, I've seen this vid probably hundreds of times over the decades since it came out. I think for old country fans It's safe to assume most know this song was written/first recorded by Townes Van Zandt. I never noticed before, but I could Swear that's him in the last scene in the vid, singing and playing guitar with Willie and Merle!
one of my all time favorites from my childhood. Fly home "Hag" may you reunite with all of your fallen family and friends and have the ultimate legend jam session !!!!
jbscotchman today's "country" does not deserve to be in that genre, rather they should make a new genre of music and call it "tractor rap" for the pile of garbage these new, so called "musicians" make.
No, this is three synthesizers and a drum machine. Great singers, great song, great cameo by TVZ in the video. But the backing track is 80s schlock. If TVZ was OK with it, I guess I can’t complain too much.
RiP my daddy. One of his favs. I hated this song as kid, listening to Rock and New Wave music. Now. It's one of my favs. Took me moving from home 25 years ago, to appreciate it and so many other old classics. HighwayMen....
The most amazing talented man to come in a generation Willie Nelson is absolutely the greatest the compassion and empathy and sympathy of this man is off the charts Willie we love you
+steve brindle why the hell do you care so much what other people believe? Fuck the hell off. You clearly have your own problems and you're taking it out on random people on the internet. You're the one who needs to grow up, you immature brat.
My beloved late father loved this song & asked us to play it for him many times. He loved the beautiful Spanish background music. I listen to it & think of him.💔
So good to see Townes Van Zandt in this video - he was such a brilliant songwriter. He looks a little sad here, I thought. Wish he'd got more recognition while he was alive.
He will be very missed. This was my late fathers favorite song. Want to put a line in a tat for him and now for Merle as well. Love you Willie, so sorry for your loss.
Merle, Willie, Johnny, Marty, Charles .... the list goes on and on and on. I love hanging out listening to some amazing songs. I got to see Willie perform last month before he got sick and he still kicks ASS. Willie had some amazing friends and we need to remember what this music means to us. I am glad to hear great music and I feel great knowing that I am not the only one.
@@mooknick242 just noticed that today when I watched this, All these years and I didn't recognize him because I was watching the federales and willie and merle.
Song popped into my head after years of not listening to it. It always brings a tear to my eye because of how much feeling Willie puts into his part. I have fond memories of this song regardless. I remember hearing my dad murmuring the lyrics every time it came on and having that single tear in his eye. He was not a musical man, and could not sing, but to me, it was the sweetest sound I had ever heard. They don't make like this anymore.
I remember this song in the mid-1980s while I was riding with my grandfather who passed in 2006. I hear this song, I think of him! Awesome tune by two great country artists - Willie & Merle!
Solo Willie y Haggard dieron el carisma a este inolvidable clásico, que popularizó el no menos grande y único Townes Van Zandt...Muy recomendable el trabajo breve pero de un valor incalculable de estos dos colosos junto a Johnny Cash & Kris Kristoferson en Highway Men.¡ Impecable !
If a person thinks hope and the will of determination can't deliver a hell of a punch to your struggles in life. Read this man's life and learn, Thank you Merle
I've been a music fan for 60 years, and have settled on The Beatles and Motown as my all time favorites. But this is the gem that touches my soul the most. it doesn't matter that I'm not a big Country music fan .... as this sad, magic, and pastoral piece rises above all. I came back to it today for the first time in awhile, and it has penetrated my heart yet again. It's simply priceless ...
One of the best songs ever written, these guys performed it so well and this video will eventually make it to the annals of time - R.I.P. with your maker Merle and Willie keep defying them, your a geezer amongst friends.
As an American Indian myself the verse about the Cherrokees gets to me especially including the very last part "He who tries to beat her down will lose her to the rest. They'll never win. Ill ride again." Is such a big realization to me about what more modern natives see in their lands their ancestors had taken care of for multiple years. After hearing that line it gave me goosebumps but made me step in their shoes and see what I hadn't seen before, amazing.
@montana martin how would someone go about finding out about their heritage? My maternal great grandmother was of Cherokee heritage. Though I favor my dad's people, you can see the Indian heritage in my daughter
@@talesfromtheleashexpatdogl1426 I would start by contacting the Cherokee Heritage Center here in Oklahoma, they specialize in that sort of thing and for a fee they can use genealogy and also look through records. That would probably be your best bet. If you wanted more history there always museums and more resources in Oklahoma such as the American Indian Museum.
My uncle delbert. Looked exactly like willie Nelson. So much so that they went to a belamy brothers concert. They brought him up on stage thinking it was him. Later they had a big laugh and any time the belamy brothers were in town they would stay at his house and party. That’s how i met howard i was 13 memories
I woke up to Merle , willie, johnny, George jones and the rest every morning eating breakfast with my dad. That radio dial never left that country station !
The person I live with has met Merle. His ex wife was related to one of the musicians that played in Bakersfield, CA, her Uncle, Jack Trent, Jack played piano for Merle, Buck, Ferlin Huskey, Tommy Collins, just to name a few. Jack died just about a year ago. Hopefully, they can still play up there.
Only discovered you guys' collaboration on 'Django and Jimmie' a few weeks ago ... you were truly brothers in spirit and musicality - so sorry for your loss, Willie .... R.I.P. Merle, after a bloody good fight against the odds for so long. Well-earned rest.
My coach (history teacher) showed me this the day after he passed away and i started to tear up... The music is really nice and soothing. Wish i enjoyed country music more and maybe of met merle before god took him. All things happen for a reason and i discovered this music for a reason... God bless you merle R.I.P. -JackLobbies
Been listening to this song for decades. And seeing the video helped me realize that Lefty sold Pancho out, and that was the mysterious bread to go north. Wow... guess im a visual learner.
vpirates62 lol used to listen to this with my friend on the car radio when we were like 13..It was popular at that time and was played quite often for awhile
May be the best music video I've ever seen. Totally captured the story. Willie an amazing actor. This is like a silent movie. What a joy to see this. A western movie without the dialog, the shooting, the blood, the chases. And seeing Townes Van Zandt's beautiful face grabs my heart.
RIP Merle - thanks for the music ..:( - You will live forever through the great music you have left behind. Thanks for the tribute Willie- another hero.
Merle Haggard, great story teller and artist. I'll always remember him each time I go thru California as he was native from Bakersfield, loved his voice.
So long to you Mr. Haggard. Many thanks for a lifetime of great music and thanks too to our Creator for blessing us with your great talent. Your talent and gifts of song has made the often painful passage of time so very much more pleasant.
I'm sorry for your loss , I didn't mean to forget about you , I know you loved him as a brother and he loved you , I have the last album you guys recorded , Djangle and Jimmie .. 😘
I was a young man when this came out, my rookie year on midnight shift. My partner was a veteran, we'd hear this song many times on a slow night and would crank up that one dash board speaker in the cruiser Special memories. Awesome ole song........
Now Merle belongs to the Ages! His music will comfort our sorrow and hope that your tears ,Willie will be few but well spent for your friend in life and in eternity! your grief and pain will soon be turned into joy when you see him at the pearly gates and hear welcome home! This world is not our home and we are just passing through it! Love you both like crazy in Christ!!
Townes Van Zandt, the writer and composer of this masterful story, like so many others, left this world too soon. If he had written just this one song, he would be an American legend. But it's not just this one song. No wonder Bob Dylan tried repeatedly to meet him.
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Anyone else here listening in 2024 ?
My Dad passed in 2013. Willie was his favorite artist. My Dad used to sit me on his lap and play these songs. In 2022 now and I still take time to listen and think of my Dad, my Hero.
Cash, Willie, Merle, and Waylon. Those effortless, storytelling voices. Gives you chills.
Kris too!!!!
And not a single mention of the late great Townes Van Zandt. The musician who wrote this song
People make fun of country music for not rhyming, or the rhymes “being stupid” but they miss the real meaning of the songs. These songs have meaning, they have soul. Today’s music doesn’t understand what that is.
Willie has such a iconic voice.
I've never known a life without Willie Nelson. I certainly can't and refuse to believe music without him.
In early 1984,my history teacher had a question for me "Why do you spell it " Federales" when writing about the Federal government? "
This song was the reason.
Because Townes Van Zandt said to.
A classic, archetypal and timeless song. God bless Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard, and their musical legacies.
I watched Ken Burns special on Country Music last week...that's why I am here. Amazing story behind this song! Loved it!
pegleg09able Looks like Towns Van Zandt in the video as well.
Story??
I am 47 and my dad died 15 yrs ago at just 54. Thanks to him I grew up with Merle. His voice and music were one of a kind. I will be missing you just like my dad.😢
Reclax
Chago Melian
This is quite possibly the greatest song ever written
“The dust Poncho bit down South, ended up in Lefty’s mouth “. The dumbed down lyrics of what is played on so-called country radio today makes me weep.
Agree. Thank goodness for Anericana music.
One of the great American folk songs. Thank you Townes Van Zandt for leaving us this song to enjoy. It captures the spirit of West Texas and the border. Makes me cry. I miss that country so. Thank you Willie and Merle for your beautiful performance.
Anybody listening in 2019?
sarah c yup
Always 9/1/19
You bet.
Me, the band Fešáci sang comedians don't age.
Yes.
I grew up in Austin, TX, and I know the horse Willie Nelson rides in on. It's a half Arab, half quarter horse named Aardvark. He belonged to Bastrop Farms, where I took riding lessons. We were excited when he was chosen to be in the video and ridden by Willie Nelson.
Was fortunate to see Willie in Brookings, SD a couple days ago on Aug 11, 2021. That man is a true American treasure ☆
Two of the most incredible vocal timbres I have ever heard.
Man I love this song. It reminds me of being a kid jamming down the highway in my dad's 18 wheeler.
One word for this song "perfect" thanks pancho and lefty !!!!!!
One of the greatest songs ever. When Merle starts singing I get goose bumps every time. Perfect cameos by the song's writer Townes Van Zandt in the video.
+squeakeththewheel Would guess not many viewers caught that appearance, Townes was a GREAT talent and sadly missed also.
Goosebumps ALL OVER. Been hearing this song 30+ years. Solid goosebumps from neck to knees.
I’ve never heard this version, let alone watch the video, but I’m glad Townes shows up in it.
squeakeththewheel i can listen to this song on repeat and get goosebumps everytime Merle comes in...
...well said squeak......
Your songs live on, Merle Haggard...thank you, Willie Nelson, for sharing us this one ...
One of my first country albums wonderful ahhh the memories I gave it to my niece years ago she still plays it too hun love you always Willie r.i.p. Waylon
Watched Ken Burns Country Music on PBS. Interviews with Willie and the late Merle. Will still NEVER surpass this.
2 days ago? Had you seen the episode "Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way" at that point? The episode just got broadcast last night, but I know some people have PBS Passport and got to see it all early. I'm guessing you really liked that episode when you did watch it.
@@uofmrebel Yep, lots o Willie and Merle.
There's just something mesmerizing about Pancho and Lefty...
It’s 2019 and I’m still watching this..... still get goosebumps
Yep. That's a fact...
I was listening to this song in school today when I found out Merle passed. I wish I could have appreciated his music earlier then when I did.
+MSD2712 he left it to all of us. Listen listen listen young fella
+MSD2712 I've been a fan of Merle's since the 60s. You're never too late late to appreciate it.
MSD2712 ee is hg
I grew up listening to Merle Haggard love all his music
than
Happy New Year Mr. Willie Nelson.
Carmen Gilliard amen
Ok, I've seen this vid probably hundreds of times over the decades since it came out. I think for old country fans It's safe to assume most know this song was written/first recorded by Townes Van Zandt. I never noticed before, but I could Swear that's him in the last scene in the vid, singing and playing guitar with Willie and Merle!
With Merl's death we have moved closer to an end of a era, where country music was as it never will be again
you need hear brad paisley and allison cross song whiskey allyby for a companion song losin each ,its sad song but country
@@joelreynolds9395 Yes, written by one of the old timers I believe. Listen to to the music on the Americana stations,even from the very young artists.
one of my all time favorites from my childhood. Fly home "Hag" may you reunite with all of your fallen family and friends and have the ultimate legend jam session !!!!
Glad to see Townes did a cameo in this since it is his song.
Just fell in love with Willie Nelson! On my last episode of ‘Country Music’ now ...great documentary!
One of my Dads favorite singers, RIP Merle :(
This is real country. Not the crap out now days.
jbscotchman hell ya
jbscotchman today's "country" does not deserve to be in that genre, rather they should make a new genre of music and call it "tractor rap" for the pile of garbage these new, so called "musicians" make.
agree
No, this is three synthesizers and a drum machine.
Great singers, great song, great cameo by TVZ in the video. But the backing track is 80s schlock. If TVZ was OK with it, I guess I can’t complain too much.
Fact!!!!!!!!
RiP my daddy.
One of his favs.
I hated this song as kid, listening to Rock and New Wave music.
Now. It's one of my favs.
Took me moving from home 25 years ago, to appreciate it and so many other old classics.
HighwayMen....
It's great to see Townes Van Zandt in this video.
The most amazing talented man to come in a generation Willie Nelson is absolutely the greatest the compassion and empathy and sympathy of this man is off the charts Willie we love you
I have to listen to their version every now and then. Townes wrote a great song. These two made it iconic.
I think they shouldn't have tried to cover Townes, didn't do the song any justice at all.
How’s gonna fill there shoes, so true George Jones. Merl Haggard thank you 🙏
Another legend gone I won't get to meet this side of Heaven. God Bless the Hag!
Cheers xo
Another stupid yank who believes in fairy tales. there is no god you fucking moron
steve brindle is an idiot
We'll see soon enough.
+steve brindle why the hell do you care so much what other people believe? Fuck the hell off. You clearly have your own problems and you're taking it out on random people on the internet. You're the one who needs to grow up, you immature brat.
My beloved late father loved this song & asked us to play it for him many times. He loved the beautiful Spanish background music. I listen to it & think of him.💔
So good to see Townes Van Zandt in this video - he was such a brilliant songwriter. He looks a little sad here, I thought. Wish he'd got more recognition while he was alive.
This has to be one of the best Story Telling videos I have ever seen! Well done.
Outlaw country will always beat today's pop country. There is so much more emotion in this country music.
Yup
I love all songs that tell a true country story, thankyou guys for sharing this
One of the first country music videos and certainly THE BEST! Lots of love to Willie & Merle!
I’m thankful my dad introduced this kind of music to me as a young age. Now I’m 26 and this is one of my top 3 favorite songs.
Love this video. It no doubt had over a million views before youtube, back when CMT played music.
He will be very missed. This was my late fathers favorite song. Want to put a line in a tat for him and now for Merle as well. Love you Willie, so sorry for your loss.
Many fine versions of the song; I particularly appreciate the well-done video with this one. Perfect!
I listen to this song at least 5 times a day! I love this song so much!
Two weeks before Merle passed I was able to get his autograph. Lucky me.
Out of kindness I suppose
How was it meeting Merle Haggard ?
I've always wanted to meet the legends of country but I was busy raising a family & working
Jealous
@@KilalaFW ?
@@froggigger8725 not at you
Love you Merle and Willie!!!! RIP Merle, you will always be a legend!
Merle, Willie, Johnny, Marty, Charles .... the list goes on and on and on. I love hanging out listening to some amazing songs. I got to see Willie perform last month before he got sick and he still kicks ASS. Willie had some amazing friends and we need to remember what this music means to us.
I am glad to hear great music and I feel great knowing that I am not the only one.
The best from the tortured genius that was Townes Van Zandt. Thanks for posting this timeless classic!
Robert Young - Nice of them to put Townes in the video.
he is in the video
@@mooknick242 just noticed that today when I watched this, All these years and I didn't recognize him because I was watching the federales and willie and merle.
A damn good classic! Pure Country gold!!!
Song popped into my head after years of not listening to it. It always brings a tear to my eye because of how much feeling Willie puts into his part.
I have fond memories of this song regardless. I remember hearing my dad murmuring the lyrics every time it came on and having that single tear in his eye. He was not a musical man, and could not sing, but to me, it was the sweetest sound I had ever heard.
They don't make like this anymore.
Bless you all and glad to not only see Merle but Townes again as well. Timeless classics and a lot of talent.
I remember this song in the mid-1980s while I was riding with my grandfather who passed in 2006. I hear this song, I think of him! Awesome tune by two great country artists - Willie & Merle!
" I love this song " ! It for some reason makes feel Humble , and sad .
One of my all time favorites. Thank you, MR. WILLIE NELSON!🎧😘
Solo Willie y Haggard dieron el carisma a este inolvidable clásico, que popularizó el no menos grande y único Townes Van Zandt...Muy recomendable el trabajo breve pero de un valor incalculable de estos dos colosos junto a Johnny Cash & Kris Kristoferson en Highway Men.¡ Impecable !
True Country Music along with the others. God Bless these Outlaws! Take Care Willie...
If a person thinks hope and the will of determination can't deliver a hell of a punch to your struggles in life. Read this man's life and learn, Thank you Merle
I've been a music fan for 60 years, and have settled on The Beatles and Motown as my all time favorites. But this is the gem that touches my soul the most. it doesn't matter that I'm not a big Country music fan .... as this sad, magic, and pastoral piece rises above all. I came back to it today for the first time in awhile, and it has penetrated my heart yet again. It's simply priceless ...
One of the best songs ever written, these guys performed it so well and this video will eventually make it to the annals of time - R.I.P. with your maker Merle and Willie keep defying them, your a geezer amongst friends.
The original Pancho and Lefty. Brought to life in words and music.
As an American Indian myself the verse about the Cherrokees gets to me especially including the very last part "He who tries to beat her down will lose her to the rest. They'll never win. Ill ride again." Is such a big realization to me about what more modern natives see in their lands their ancestors had taken care of for multiple years. After hearing that line it gave me goosebumps but made me step in their shoes and see what I hadn't seen before, amazing.
@montana martin how would someone go about finding out about their heritage? My maternal great grandmother was of Cherokee heritage. Though I favor my dad's people, you can see the Indian heritage in my daughter
@@talesfromtheleashexpatdogl1426 I would start by contacting the Cherokee Heritage Center here in Oklahoma, they specialize in that sort of thing and for a fee they can use genealogy and also look through records. That would probably be your best bet. If you wanted more history there always museums and more resources in Oklahoma such as the American Indian Museum.
@@montanamartin2774 thank you so much.... you're comment was pretty old so I didn't expect you to even reply.
............ A TIMELESS COUNTRY CLASSIC.............!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Towns van Zant wrote it but Willie made it a legend. Some how I lived it and still living it. Good stuff.
My uncle delbert. Looked exactly like willie Nelson. So much so that they went to a belamy brothers concert. They brought him up on stage thinking it was him. Later they had a big laugh and any time the belamy brothers were in town they would stay at his house and party. That’s how i met howard i was 13 memories
Townes Van Zandt was the master of songwriting.
fuckin brilliant
Another piece of the "Soul of Country Music" has passed. So long, but not to be forgotten.
Ken Logan not just soul of country music, the soul of America. another great one gone.
What a smooth voice Mr. Haggard has. The city of Bakersfield will forever miss you man. RIP.
I woke up to Merle , willie, johnny, George jones and the rest every morning eating breakfast with my dad. That radio dial never left that country station !
I vow to quit checking my email.
And it was just lately that I've been getting into Merle's special voice.
RIP Merle.
There is a certain era of country music artists that will never be repeated. Willie Nelson and some of his friends are the best of the best.
Who else is here listening to this song? September 15, 2019
Yes Lilly ...I am listening.. and will do till the end of the road..
Lillian
Today just now
Just today October2
October 18 2019
The person I live with has met Merle. His ex wife was related to one of
the musicians that played in Bakersfield, CA, her Uncle, Jack Trent,
Jack played piano for Merle, Buck, Ferlin Huskey, Tommy Collins, just to
name a few. Jack died just about a year ago. Hopefully, they can still play up there.
Only discovered you guys' collaboration on 'Django and Jimmie' a few weeks ago ... you were truly brothers in spirit and musicality - so sorry for your loss, Willie .... R.I.P. Merle, after a bloody good fight against the odds for so long. Well-earned rest.
in my heavy metal days as a teen in the 80s willie and merle have always live in my heart ..
What poor wretched soul doesn't love this! Just listen to it! It's from the soul!
My coach (history teacher) showed me this the day after he passed away and i started to tear up... The music is really nice and soothing. Wish i enjoyed country music more and maybe of met merle before god took him.
All things happen for a reason and i discovered this music for a reason...
God bless you merle
R.I.P.
-JackLobbies
Been listening to this song for decades. And seeing the video helped me realize that Lefty sold Pancho out, and that was the mysterious bread to go north. Wow... guess im a visual learner.
vpirates62 lol used to listen to this with my friend on the car radio when we were like 13..It was popular at that time and was played quite often for awhile
May be the best music video I've ever seen. Totally captured the story. Willie an amazing actor. This is like a silent movie. What a joy to see this. A western movie without the dialog, the shooting, the blood, the chases. And seeing Townes Van Zandt's beautiful face grabs my heart.
RIP Merle - thanks for the music ..:( - You will live forever through the great music you have left behind. Thanks for the tribute Willie- another hero.
John de Burgh another California boy.
Merle Haggard, great story teller and artist. I'll always remember him each time I go thru California as he was native from Bakersfield, loved his voice.
I remember this song from the 80s. I've always liked it. It's sweet and sentimental...
So long to you Mr. Haggard. Many thanks for a lifetime of great music and thanks too to our Creator for blessing us with your great talent. Your talent and gifts of song has made the often painful passage of time so very much more pleasant.
Nice tribute Willie, so sorry about your friend. He will be missed but his music will live on forever.
Boy Merle Haggard, was so handsome when he was Young!! I like this song with Willie and Merle. Great Men, great entertainers. 👍🎶🐎🤗🥰
BEAUTIFUL guitar solo, beginning at 2:50... Just gorgeous...
I'm sorry for your loss , I didn't mean to forget about you , I know you loved him as a brother and he loved you , I have the last album you guys recorded , Djangle and Jimmie .. 😘
I was just listening to Merle and now hes gone. Ill miss ya Merle RIP
Gonna miss you Merle. Grew up on your songs, hate to see you go. Love for everything you meant to me and my dad.
I was a young man when this came out, my rookie year on midnight shift. My partner was a veteran, we'd hear this song many times on a slow night and would crank up that one dash board speaker in the cruiser Special memories. Awesome ole song........
Such a sad day. I am not going to say RIP. Instead I say Fly Free Merle. May the Angels sing you home.
+Melissa Mikkelsen "May Silver Wings carry you home Merle"
amen
Melissa Mikkelsen. Amen
Melissa Mikkelsen Silver Wings.
Now Merle belongs to the Ages! His music will comfort our sorrow and hope that your tears ,Willie will be few but well spent for your friend in life and in eternity! your grief and pain will soon be turned into joy when you see him at the pearly gates and hear welcome home! This world is not our home and we are just passing through it! Love you both like crazy in Christ!!
I'm 37 and just heard this for the first time...what a great freaking song
Townes Van Zandt, the writer and composer of this masterful story, like so many others, left this world too soon. If he had written just this one song, he would be an American legend. But it's not just this one song. No wonder Bob Dylan tried repeatedly to meet him.