I used to work security from midnight to 6 am guarding a tire plant in a horrible part of Los Angeles. Carried a .357 magnum. It was all I could get -- No one would hire me. Super low-point in my life. I used to listen to this song every single night.
This song has become my favorite from The Hag, followed by "It's All in the Movies". My mama would love me for still playing Merle all these years since she passed on. Merle Haggard was the best artist to pick up either a pen (for writing) or a guitar. This song is all the proof I need. Rest in eternal peace, Merle. My momma and I love you so much.
Things I learned in a hobo jungle Were things they never taught me in a classroom, Like where to find a handout While thumbin' through Chicago in the afternoon. Hey, I'm not braggin' or complainin', Just talkin' to myself man to man. This ole' mental fat I'm chewin' didn't take alot of doin'. But I take alot of pride in what I am. I guess I grew up a loner, I don't remember ever havin' any folks around. But I keep thumbin' through the phone books, And lookin' for my daddy's name in every town. And I meet lots of friendly people, That I always end up leavin' on the lam. Where I've been or where I'm goin' Didn't take alot of knowin', But I take alot of pride in what I am. I never travel in a hurry, 'Cause I got nobody waitin' for me anywhere. Home is anywhere I'm livin', If it's sleepin' on some vacant bench in City Square, Or if I'm workin' on some road gang, Or just livin' off the fat of our great land. I never been nobody's idol, But at least I got a title, And I take alot of pride in what I am. I never been nobody's idol, But at least I got a title, And I take alot of pride in what I am. I take alot of pride in what I am. I take alot of pride in what I am...
This song was played at Ronnie Van Zandts funeral,,along with "Another Pretty Country Song"-David Allen Coe and Charlie Daniels sang "Amazing Grace"RIP Ronnie & Merle & all our other lost friends...........
Have never heard this before and loved it for 10 seconds then realised its ‘Gentle on my mind’ .. and came out 1 year after John Hartford released his version .. I thought for a minute it may have been other way round . It’s literally the same song , how did he get away with that ?
God Bless You Merle Haggard And The Indelible Mark You Left For The Country Music Community You Are A Genuine American Original. And Your Song I Take A Lot Of Pride In What I'am Is One Of My Favorites RIP.
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 found this, and Daddy Frank on my CD---"Merle Haggard "A Living Legend" Actually I found the cover, but the CD was missing. (YES, I said CD, I didn't have DVD then).
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…
Lyrics: Things I learned in a hobo jungle Were things they never taught me in a class room Like where to find a handout While thumbing through Chicago in the afternoon Hey I'm not bragging or complaining I'm just talking to myself man to man This old lentil fat I'm chewing Didn't take a lot of doing But I take a lot of pride in what I am I guess I grew up a loner Don't remember ever having any folks around But I keep thumbing through the phone books And looking for my Daddy's name in every town And I meet lots of people But I always end up leaving on the lam Hey where I've been, where I'm going I didn't take a lot of knowing But I take a lot of pride in what I am I never travel in a hurry 'Cause I got nobody waiting for me anywhere Home is anywhere I'm living If it's sleeping on some vacant beach or city square Or if I'm working on some road gang Or just living off the fat of our great land I never been nobody's idol but at least I have a title And I take a lot of pride in what I am This old lentil fat I'm chewing Didn't take a lot of doing I take a lot of pride in what I am
"I've never been nobody's idol, but at least I got a title and I take a lot of pride in what I am." I heard this song in a gay bar last night. This song took on a whole new meaning. Tears go here 😪
Which show is this? When was it aired? Come on, you guys. Give a little background! You want to spread some information on Merle Haggard, right? After all, you're running his channel!
Does anyone know a song of his with the name “proud of who I am”? I heard it on pandora once but I think it had the wrong name but I can’t seem to find it.
ryan allen I figured out what it was. There was a glitch in my pandora that put that name over another song. The song was,”I’m bringing home some good news.”
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days…
Just love Merle Haggard song words very meaningful. Maybe USA President Donald Trump should listen the words of Merle songs "I Take A Lot Pride in who i'am"
Actually you dummy Merle sang a song about when a president walks through the WH doors and does what he says hell do well be eatin that rainbow stew. Trump fulfilled it
sounds like the bass man is struggling a bit with some of the changes here. maybe it was that - or maybe it was the juxtaposition of singing about pride and having to do it in the middle of a giant merry-go-round set. Rest easy Merle. One of the greatest.
D'Ascoyne Yes, he seems more animated than usual, maybe even a little angry. I wonder if he might have had a few drinks before the show. But he still sounded fantastic!
You'll never understand this song until you've lived it. Until then, you're window shopping on the high street of lost souls.
I used to work security from midnight to 6 am guarding a tire plant in a horrible part of Los Angeles. Carried a .357 magnum. It was all I could get -- No one would hire me. Super low-point in my life. I used to listen to this song every single night.
Hi Mike. The great Merle is always whit us, because h's always in our memory.
That’s the most country thing I’ve ever read
Trust me - that is a dangerous job but imagine working that today in LA. No chance. 😃
@@atthewhiskey yeah fuck that
Be proud, honest work is honest work friend
"I've never been nobody's idol" you are mine merle ❤❤❤
You’re a cutie. Glad to see somebody young like me appreciating the oldies. 😋
@@auto_5 down boy…
I've been living on the road for a year and a half and this song really speaks to me
That song reminds me of the days when I used to live outside and sleep outside but now I have been blessed
This song has become my favorite from The Hag, followed by "It's All in the Movies". My mama would love me for still playing Merle all these years since she passed on. Merle Haggard was the best artist to pick up either a pen (for writing) or a guitar. This song is all the proof I need. Rest in eternal peace, Merle. My momma and I love you so much.
They played this song at Ronnie Van Zants funeral. Merle was one of his favorites.
William Hanes really? I love ol Ronnie and didn’t know that, thank you for sharing good sir.
Yup
Yep and Ronnie knew good music when he heard it.
There has never been anyone like Merle Haggard ❤️🥀👍💜💐🌹👌💙
THE best male country vocalist ever !
No it’s Johnny
@@moonlightgacha5085 What tim lamb said.
How do the kids these days say it? Waylon has entered the chat. Also Hank.
The hag is the best.....
ONE of the best. NOT just the best
in my truck with my new 8 track 1969 derby , ohio to pocatello, idaho with merle and waylon to keep me awake,
That phonebook/daddy line is heartbreaking......
You ain't lying! Makes me teary eyed every time.
This song reminds me of everytime I got knocked down, kicked, spat on, and got back up.
Things I learned in a hobo jungle
Were things they never taught me in a classroom,
Like where to find a handout
While thumbin' through Chicago in the afternoon.
Hey, I'm not braggin' or complainin',
Just talkin' to myself man to man.
This ole' mental fat I'm chewin' didn't take alot of doin'.
But I take alot of pride in what I am.
I guess I grew up a loner,
I don't remember ever havin' any folks around.
But I keep thumbin' through the phone books,
And lookin' for my daddy's name in every town.
And I meet lots of friendly people,
That I always end up leavin' on the lam.
Where I've been or where I'm goin'
Didn't take alot of knowin',
But I take alot of pride in what I am.
I never travel in a hurry,
'Cause I got nobody waitin' for me anywhere.
Home is anywhere I'm livin',
If it's sleepin' on some vacant bench in City Square,
Or if I'm workin' on some road gang,
Or just livin' off the fat of our great land.
I never been nobody's idol, But at least I got a title,
And I take alot of pride in what I am.
I never been nobody's idol, But at least I got a title,
And I take alot of pride in what I am.
I take alot of pride in what I am.
I take alot of pride in what I am...
Greatest male country performer. Love Merle. He was real and relatable. I'm a rocker but Merle is the shit. Rip
My hero! Thanks Dad for introducing me to Merle over 40 years ago.
Talent..oh hell yes.But even more a strong personality, he means what he sings and says.
One of my very favorite Merle songs released in 1969 on his album titled, "Pride In What I Am".
can i give this more than one thumbs up lol... breaks my ❤ all these legends are gone
What a masterpiece of a song. Hopeful, heartbreaking and honest. Just beautiful, they don't make singers like Merle very often.
Theres a big guitar pull going on in heaven right now. Admit it, you wish you were there. I do.
I do I do
I wish I could sing like him
This song was played at Ronnie Van Zandts funeral,,along with "Another Pretty Country Song"-David Allen Coe and Charlie Daniels sang "Amazing Grace"RIP Ronnie & Merle & all our other lost friends...........
I envy people who grew up in this time period
Me too. I am 14 and I would give anything to grow up in the 60s.
Merle is as close to God as you can get.
Yes -- Merle Haggard is the greatest -- from the dawn of time and for all eternity.
@@trufflehound Truth!
"Where I've been and where I'm going, didn't take a lot of knowin'" 🤣
RIP You will be missed.
RIP Great Man
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Bryan Jones David Allen Coe (I think)
Such a beautiful song, first time hearing it !
There was a old black street singer, played bass and a kick drum and as l walked passed him he was singing this song! 1980s!
I love Merle so much, I’ve seen this 30+ times. Yet I never get over how giant his forehead is.
Nobody writes and sings 'em like Merle! One of my favorites from my favorite!
Have never heard this before and loved it for 10 seconds then realised its
‘Gentle on my mind’ .. and came out 1 year after John Hartford released his version .. I thought for a minute it may have been other way round . It’s literally the same song , how did he get away with that ?
proud to be from the same town and zip code of this legend
I grew up and live down the street from where his childhood home was
I am a semi pro metal musician. Merle is still king to me. It doesn't get better than this.
This song is awesome......I can't stop watching this clip !!!!!!
Twice a day
God Bless You Merle Haggard And The Indelible
Mark You Left For The Country Music Community
You Are A Genuine American Original. And Your
Song I Take A Lot Of Pride In What I'am Is One Of
My Favorites RIP.
What a beatifull voice one of best ever
R.I.P MERLE ,,NEVER FORGET
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 take a lot of pride in what I am...a member of the US military. RIP Merle.
HOOAH..,.
loving jamming merle while i have some beers, rip hag
Probably my favorite Haggard song!
my first fave merle song. rest easy digger
RIP Merle and Ronnie Van Zant.
My personal favorite Merle song
Ok I admit it if it's Merle Haggard it's a favorite!!!!!! RIP
I'm not bragging or complaining just talking to myself man to man... I love Merle
If anyone outside of me can memorize Merle's lyrics, they're a true Merle fan.
Some things just cant be replaced!!
Happy Heavenly 87th Birthday Merle Haggard April 6 1937 - April 6 2016
Came here from Dean Martin's version. Love both of them and noth versions have their own warm character to them.
What a voice
One of my faves from him..rip merle..xx
RIP Merle Much Love
Merle is the best / Total package, hank sr right there , all due respect to George Jones , but Merle’s songwriting seperates him
❤GREAT SONG 😊
i had a green suite on my confirmation, and longer hair to. i take pride of that, anyone who dont take pride in what they are, shoud hide in shame...
34 dislikes is a joke and has no clue in great country 🎵🎵🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶🎶. Merle is the great deal package.
I found this, and Daddy Frank on my CD---"Merle Haggard "A Living Legend" Actually I found the cover, but the CD was missing. (YES, I said CD, I didn't have DVD then).
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…
Very true about a traveling musician’s life
Rest in peace merle haggard
Pride. N Merle. Haggard Love ❤️ 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…
GOD BLESS HOBO SHOESTRING!!!!!!!!!
Lyrics:
Things I learned in a hobo jungle
Were things they never taught me in a class room
Like where to find a handout
While thumbing through Chicago in the afternoon
Hey I'm not bragging or complaining
I'm just talking to myself man to man
This old lentil fat I'm chewing
Didn't take a lot of doing
But I take a lot of pride in what I am
I guess I grew up a loner
Don't remember ever having any folks around
But I keep thumbing through the phone books
And looking for my Daddy's name in every town
And I meet lots of people
But I always end up leaving on the lam
Hey where I've been, where I'm going
I didn't take a lot of knowing
But I take a lot of pride in what I am
I never travel in a hurry
'Cause I got nobody waiting for me anywhere
Home is anywhere I'm living
If it's sleeping on some vacant beach or city square
Or if I'm working on some road gang
Or just living off the fat of our great land
I never been nobody's idol but at least I have a title
And I take a lot of pride in what I am
This old lentil fat I'm chewing
Didn't take a lot of doing
I take a lot of pride in what I am
Thanks. I always wondered what he ment when he said "mental fad" LOL. Lentil fat makes sense.
;)
Not at all being rude, but it is mental fat not lentil fat :)
@@brynnrains2946 But what does it mean then?
Im not 100% sure, but I just know that those are the lyrics.
Gif from God amazing talent
this guy is great
Beautiful Merle
This song by Merle Haggard and Jim Croces I've got a name are two songs that tell you what you're made of.
Whose still listening to this in 2020??
PS: anyone know the year this was in?
Not sure, but it looks like mid to late 60s, early 70s at the latest.
Im here in 2021and this was recorded in 1968 :)
💛
"I've never been nobody's idol, but at least I got a title and I take a lot of pride in what I am."
I heard this song in a gay bar last night. This song took on a whole new meaning. Tears go here 😪
R R .....ummmmm, wtf were doin in a gay bar? Unless of course you're gay, but if you're not, what's that all about?
Eatin that rainbow stew
Ronnie van zant of Lynyrd skynyrd was laid to rest to this song
Who would down vote this
A little hard time will make you a better man
Played at Ronnie Van Zant's funeral
He's never been nobody's idol........really, Merle??? REALLY??? LOLOL
dean martin just own this song
👍
Merle ye olde ghost, live long in the jazz clubs of heaven
cool song on 17 of october 2015
"I grew up a loner" too...ALL RIGHTS GO TO MERLE.
Which show is this? When was it aired? Come on, you guys. Give a little background! You want to spread some information on Merle Haggard, right? After all, you're running his channel!
lol that scene.
that head thou
yes on feb 24 2015 cool peace
What color were Merle’s eyes?? Green or brown?
Does anyone know a song of his with the name “proud of who I am”? I heard it on pandora once but I think it had the wrong name but I can’t seem to find it.
Are you thinking of "the way I am"?
ryan allen I figured out what it was. There was a glitch in my pandora that put that name over another song. The song was,”I’m bringing home some good news.”
Ranged Pluto oh yeah i love that song
BRANDED MAN..
I guess I grew up a loner.. don't remember having any folks around....
Damn !!!! He was fighting alot of demons. Drugs but hard ones ya know ?
DAMN WHAT. DRUG WHAT. YA KNOW WHAT.
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…
Early Merle
Just love Merle Haggard song words very meaningful. Maybe USA President Donald Trump should listen the words of Merle songs "I Take A Lot Pride in who i'am"
Actually you dummy Merle sang a song about when a president walks through the WH doors and does what he says hell do well be eatin that rainbow stew. Trump fulfilled it
He was a jokester lol
Things I learned in a hobo jungle......
Are things they never taught me in any classroom
Any complain?
Does anyone know what year this was?
It's from 1968.
If its possible -- May be better than 'Gentle on my Mind'.....
You may be cool but youll never be Merle Haggard in a green suit singing Hobo music cool
There's something off with him here. Not sure what it is.
sounds like the bass man is struggling a bit with some of the changes here. maybe it was that - or maybe it was the juxtaposition of singing about pride and having to do it in the middle of a giant merry-go-round set. Rest easy Merle. One of the greatest.
D'Ascoyne Yes, he seems more animated than usual, maybe even a little angry. I wonder if he might have had a few drinks before the show. But he still sounded fantastic!
Musicians were real back then, and not these prepackaged manufactured frauds many of them are today.
What happened to this dude's HEAD?!?!
He had a large brain
So this is what Warren Beatty did prior to making Bonnie & Clyde?
Lol
fk