👇 Check Merle's great setlist (Intro) Air Mail Special I Think I'll Stay I Think I'll Just Stay Here (And Drink) Swingin' Doors All My Friends Are Gonna Be (Strangers) What I'm I Gonna Do (With The Rest of My Life) Mama Tried Today I Started Lovin' You Again Back To The Barrooms Workin" Man Blues Always Late (With Your Kisses) I Never Go Home Anymore Looking For A Place (To Fall Apart) Faded Love Bill Cheatum That's The Way Love Goes Okie outro
Merle was and Is the best there will ever be. No light shows no fancy acoustics. Just plain raw talent. So called country music today is a crossover perversion.
Have mercy on people who don't listen to various artists and genres of music ❣️🙋♀️ They don't know what they're missing, because right now music is what keeps me hanging on for dear life 💕
it makes me laugh when people say this person s the best singer , or gitar player , or band .there is a top tier of artists but they all have their strengths and weaknesses .how can anyone say that Merls the best , when u have George Jones , Waylon , Willie ,Hank 1 n 2 , Cash ,Buck Owens , or Ernst Tubb .
@@peterbetts858 Maybe because he also was wrote so many songs, the songs of his life. They call George Strait "The King," but I don't know that he's ever written a single song.
Pat so sorry to hear of your wife's passing....I totally understand what you mean about Merle helping you heal or just grieve....so many of his songs have that element that gives you the strength to carry on. I lost my husband in March 2020, almost 25 years! God Bless Merle. Keep playing his music, God Bless you Too Pat!
Yeah country music had been on a respirator for 20 years, we at least had Hag, Willie, George, Ray Price and a few more there still keeping the traditional sound out there....but, when Hag left, there is a huge void...I just pray with his music and so much more like his music are so accessible, that someone will step up. Until then, thank you for the uploads like HIll Billy and Amazon(that's where I spend most of my free time now)! Hag's song "Are we going down hill" pains me now to listen to it.....I truly feel we have been and are especially with country music. But, his last repeat of the chorus is changed up a bit to say that it isn't and we should not go down that path! So there is hope, always hope! :)
Margo his music got me through NOT only the pandemic year, but my husband passed on in March of 2020, if I had not been able to listen to Merle and cry and yell and scream and just grieve...I wouldn't have made it!!
At 84 yrs. old Merle is the best Country Western singer I have ever heard in my life. His songs told the story of his life. That's where real country western music comes from. These singers that have told their life in their music comes from the heart and soul. I can go back many years as a farm boy born just a few years before WWII from up country Maine and I listened to country music all my life going working in the barn. Rock & Roll was okay but there was too much Make Believe wording put into it. My check out time is not too far down the road at 84 yrs. old. I am former USAF, U.S. Army..Sgt. First Class..retired, Federal Law Enforcement Officer..retired..disabled, Nationally Certified Operating Room Technician..worked all kinds of surgical cases for 22 yrs...God Bless Country Western Music into eternity...Sgt. Ron..retired,.disabled May 2024.
God bless you Sir. And ThankYou for your service to our country and our people.I pray you have comfort and joy in your time here with us. With Respect to you.
In 1982my dog died two wks. Later, my mom. One bro got killed and one 2ent to prison. Without the comfort of merle and Freddie I would not have went thru it very well he noticed that I did not cry. So he set out to ease my pain by crying. My own little concert, sang to ease the god awful pain that would have broken me were it not for the kindnesof this wonderful troubadour that somehow found a place for me in his heart
So glad I got to see him in person in a small dance hall. And so glad for TH-cam to exist so people can upload concerts like this. True American Original Merle Haggard. One of a kind!
My dad's band used to open for Haggard back in the late 70s and early 80s.. I met the man many times as a kid. About 2 years before he passed we went to dinner with he, Benny and Theresa when they came to do a show in the town I live in.. My dad had passed on several years before this, but Merle kept in touch with me and the remaining band mates... He was a humble soul.. Miss the man...
The year was 1993 and it was a hot August day when my mama died. Later on when going through her meager possessions, i found a Merle compilation tape with his music from the early '80s. I was a heavy metal guy, but i knew my mom loved this Merle guy, so out of respect for her i took the tape and listened. I was blown away by the 'realness' of Merle and his music. Touched me to the core and was hooked. Surely hope to shake his hand in Heaven some day and say a simple thanks, maybe even with a tear or two. Love you Merle. Rest easy.
My momma loved Johnny Cash, so we played his music at her funeral. And posted a picture of JC on her ceiling. Her view for her last 13 months. 13 months because she did not have her transition wishes in writing.😢
Merle, Five years gone. Are the good times really over for good.......it would appear to be so. R.I.P. Hag. 4/6/2021. Message to the Haggard family. We the fans love you all, please stay strong.🎶
The best. Had Tickets to see him. My boss said I had to work. He died the next year. He's been a favorite since I was a kid. Now I'm a half century old. Thak you New Hillbilly.
RIP Merle Haggard. I got to see you in person once with my Dad who just passed away this past fall from COVID. You have meant a lot. I saw your 2 sons perform a couple of years back.
Robert so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. My parents loved Merle also, that was my way of communicating with my Dad....through the old country music,,,,which I grew up loving so very much. I never saw Merle, I was going to go to one of his last concerts up in Texas hill country, but I got sick! My friend taped some of it for me though, I have that!
@@karenenderle532 my son bought tickets so he could take me to see Merle. I was on cloud 9. Merle canceled due to a pulled muscle in his back and never rescheduled. I was devastated. Love Merle. No one has a voice or looks like him. RiP Merle
@@karenenderle532 I love his music. I missed a golden opportunity to see him in Texas in the late 90's when I was stationed in Texas. I hope I see him in heaven.
I did too!! My dad was just like Merle Haggard! He played every musical instrument there was. He had all of the string instruments. Harmonica was the best sitting in a bar, never had to buy a beer!!! He could have been somewhere but kept his family happy. There was always Saturday night music on the front porch! Sorry...I just got carried away.....good memories. 🎻🎺🎼🎹
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.
Ronnie Milsap said exactly: Merle Haggard ... he alone, saved country music, in the PBS documentary by Ken Burns, Emmylou Harris is asked what country music is ... she answered: take any Haggard record and put it on, no matter where the turntable needle falls... This will explain what country music is. 🎸❤
There won’t be anybody like Merle again , like there won’t be another Elvis or Lennon or something. He is a one off and there is a lot of music that I don’t want to listen to atall when I am on Merle mode . A truly good man who was blessed by God
Back in the day, my friends and I rode our motorcycles all over the Western United States to attend all of the Hag's Concerts. Countless Country Vocalist's began leaving true Country behind hoping to draw a larger crowd, to sell mere records and tapes by going Country Rock and the like. Merle Haggard never done that, never even considered it... Many years ago, His Bus stopped at a Truck Stop here in Utah. He was handing out black & white pictures of himself, and sharing a Bottle with people in line. I'll never forget just how real, just how he fit right in with us common folks....
Ricardo, I can see how you feel that way, but I truly believe that Merle put so much into preserving country music by playing Lefty, Bob Wills, Jimmie Rodgers and so many more. I don't believe the good Lord would let those efforts fade away; I trust that there are many, many young people out there paying attention and will not let Merle's music die and they will grow to know and love his music and so many that came before Merle. He was so very gifted!
He was truly the best I still listen to his music every day. I was able to go and see him at three concerts he was the best. My favorite song is Shopping For Dresses. God Bless To His Family.
Merle had everything under control , he every sound his players were to make and what moment, he is just great with anything to do with music, he was so amazing with his songs.
Merle, The Man, The Myth, The Legend. God Bless Merle I hope all is well in Heaven. Man we all miss you down here. Thanks Hillbilly for posting this Gem of a show. I just wanted to add when Merle played Mama Tried and they showed his mom I just teared up. Country music, the heart and soul of America.
Anthony, yeah I did too! She was of the Victorian age and I am sure this type of music wasn't her cup of tea,,,,but that was her little boy up there and you know she was proud. She was a grand lady for sure!
@@clintwalls5217 yes and George Jones and Conway Twitty and Tom t Hall and Johnny Cash and on and on. Not many of those left. Oh Willie still around. And Kris kristofferson..
Thank you for this. I got to see Mr. Merle Haggard in Albuquerque. Bonnie Owens was there too. Think my late Husband myself and our daughter have all his records. Miss him but I'll see him someday in Heaven.
I agree he was the whole package.....his musical talents were so far above everyone else, then he had THE voice, THE songwriting....and he knew how and when to lay out a note, how long to hold it and put so much emotion into everything he did....this in itself is a marvel...but when you go back into his youth and young adulthood and see what he overcame to become what he is ....LEGEND! God surely had His hand on Merle!
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.
Hello👋how are you doing and how is the weather conditions there, I see you're country music lover fan of Merle haggard that's lovely I miss him so much, he's the king 👑 of country music. I love listening to Merle haggard songs it's so amazing 💖 I hope you are staying safe and okay..I'm sorry to bother you, but if you find this message embarrassing pardon my manners..God bless you may your heart desires come through I hope to hear from 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.
Priceless. I just started listening to Merle and becoming a familiar with his work. I'm completely floored by his talent and showmanship. I just recently watched his Austin City Limits concert on TH-cam and his performance was amazing. I love Waylon and Willie, but I must admit there's just something about Merle that all the others just can't match. The way he carries himself, the ease in which his talent flows. He makes it all look so effortless.
Bud, I am so happy you found Merle....keep listening, there is a lot out there..... I grew up with his music, being a child of the 60's and 70's.....I am just now getting to songs that I have never heard...ones that weren't cut as singles and having not listened to many of his records, I am really loving all of it....The 1978 Austin City Limits is my favorite, I watch that at least once a week! My high school basketball team was at UT gym playing for the State title when Merle was in town for that show. I like to tell people that....honestly, I would have rather been at the concert...being that we lost and got 2nd place....LOL
I'm so sorry I never got to see the hag! He was ONE of a kind! His music was great. His voice was amazing. He was an all around terrific performer. He always seemed to truly enjoy singing and playing guitar. And he could be funny with his band members. I listen to all of his recordings and love him more and more each time. Love ya Merle❤❤❤
He's finally with his Daddy....in a recent book about Merle, it talks about a dream Merle had .... he dreamt that he died, he was on a concrete slab and he woke up and an angel was standing over him, angel asked him, "do you know where you are", he said, "I believe I died", angel said "yes, and you are late"...then his Daddy appeared and said, "C'mon son your late we have a concert to go to." Merle asked his Daddy: "Who's playing?" Merle's Dad said "Jimmie, Left and YOU!" I totally believe that. Not sure how long before he passed when he had that dream, but I know he had it!
I met Marty , Merle's son at Houston ,Texas along time ago , probably in the 70s at a small beer joint up on north yale and Heights Blvd ,he said he had hitchhiked from Bakersfield California
Chris i totally agree with you. I am so tick of at a singer that merle haggard willie Nelson waylon Jennings open the doors to theos singers that they think there country music legends but there not from 2000 to 2021 i did not like what singers saying mean things one person that died in 2002 i talking about luke Bryan what he said about waylon merle and willie just look it up snd asked what did luke Bryan say about waylon Jennings merle haggard willie Nelson and theos 3 men open yhe doors to theos singers from 2000to 2021 i have no use of country music radio stations anymore i so happy there such as cds TH-cam alexa I am a real fan of legends that came out from 1999 back to when hank Williams sr open the doors to real country music 2021
My favorite singer, his music goes 24_7 at my house. Love his music and his voice, style of singing, and most of it is his own life. RIP Merle. We miss you.
I am a latecomer to the party. I knew of Merle for decades, only I did not know how awsome he was. Truth staight from the heart, in excellent musical form.
I saw and heard the Hag in OKC in 2006 or 2007 but I’ve loved him all of my adult life and I’ll be 84 in May. God broke the mold after him. R.I.P. AMJ in Fla
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.
Thank you for posting this fabulous concert, Merle Haggard is the all time best country performer ever! His music and songwriting speak volumes and touch my heart and soul at a deep level, always feel good when I see Merle perform, I love him dearly!! May he live on in spirit as his music lives on here on Earth and in the hearts of all who know his music, his is sorely missed.
Merle Haggard - Will Miss You Man - You Rocked That Wonderful Stage for many Years - One Of the best Country Music Singers Of all Time, Go Rest High On That Glorious Mountain , You Brought happiness To all Our Lives ,Passed April 6th 2016 ,with you're battle with Pneumonia in Cali , will never forget you man LOVED YOU SO VERY MUCH - 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Beautiful Concert Thanks For The Memories I Saw Merle Several Times In Concert And Loved Each One As Much As I Did The Others Merle You Will Live On In My Heart And Memories Forever So As I Say Rest In Peace For Your Music Will Live On As Long As I Am Alive And I'm Sure As Long As Many Of Your Other Fans Live To Keep It Alive And Playing.
MIchael, I am almost 60 years old and grew up listening to and dancing to Merle, but only was familiar with his commercial hits. Now that I am older and have lived life and seen heartache and loss and many ups and downs, it's his music that gives me most joy. I can now go research all of his albums and listen to them. He was such a fantastic musical genius and he left all of us a tremendous gift. Like Emmy Lou Harris said, "just take any of Hag's records and let the needle fall, that's will tell you what country music is about."
My husband looks so much like him that sometimes I think you're right that he never died but lives in my house, lol. Wish hubby could play guitar and sing like him though.
Hello👋how are you doing and how is the weather conditions there, I see you're country music lover fan of Merle haggard that's lovely I miss him so much, he's the king 👑 of country music. I love listening to Merle haggard songs it's so amazing 💖 I hope you are staying safe and okay..I'm sorry to bother you, but if you find this message embarrassing pardon my manners..God bless you may your heart desires come through I hope to hear from 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.
the man was the best there was, he was my hero of country , no doubt of it. i was blessed enough to see him in concert in 73 , i was floored to put it mildly, and a fan since i was a teen, and a fan for life. we all miss you Merle, but we know your singing in Glory, GOd love you Merle, always
I’m not really a big fan of country music , but sometimes find that Merle Haggard is the only music that is left on this Earth that I can still stomach . I just regret discovering his music too late .
My fondest memory of a Merle concert was May 97 in San Francisco at the Maritime Hall. This was his first concert since his heart attack, and everyone there acted like family. At one point even Merle was overcome with the emotion and love from the audience. Not a dry eye in the building.
I didn't know that Merle had a heart attack. I am so glad I drove up to Reno by myself to see him and band at The Nugget...I'll never forget his performance, the band, how small Merle seemed. A giant among men, a musical giant; I know I'm not the only one who misses him but at least we have all these videos. 😘
Merle Haggard will never be forgotten! I love that man and EVERY song he has ever written. it was from the heart! I did not know he had a heart attack! I was not fortunate enough to see him in person, but, not a day goes by that i don’t listen to his songs! LOVE HAG!! ❤️
Wow thank you for posting this! Been searching everywhere for someone to pay a tribute to this man after his leaving us five years ago! Just can't get any better than this man! I just read a book by Raymond McDonald which touches on the kindness and huge heart this man had, it's a great read! Love this man forever!
@@CountryMusicOne this is the first time I have saw you on here! I have been country music lover all my life thanks to my dad. He played all the music instruments
I absolutely love watching Willie and his kids. This song is such a gem. I'll love Willie til the day i pass away and beyond. Willie and John Prine have been my favorite singer/singwriters forever. On a side note, the first time I saw Willie was when I was 16 yrs old. Im 62 now. Of course, I was standing pretty close to the stage when Willie and I locked eyes. He politely smiled, tipped his hat, pointed at me and gently tossed it towards me. Unfortunately, his hat tumbled across my fingertips in to the hands of other eager fans. Willie looked at me, snapped his fingers as if to say damn! All was good tho ..I really appreciated the gesture. To Lukas, watching you watch your Dad is so genuine. Your encouraging quick smiles are heartfelt. I actually had goosebumps ..even on the back of my knees! 😂 I truly enjoy you Lukas ..you and your family are true treasures. ❤
Always loved Merle Haggard and his music. His music told us about his life. Hated to see him pass away. I believe his last concert Toby Keith sang his his last songs because Merle didn't have alot of breathe. He loved Merle too. Now hes gone.😢
Patricia, she seemed to be a sweet sweet soul. I saw once where Marty Haggard was talking about her and his relationship with her.....he referred to her as "Jesus in a skirt".... many people in country music who knew her through Merle said she was wonderful.....you should be proud so very proud. A beautiful lady!
It is that the real contrymusic !!! Thanks Merle and other players !!! Congrats and great félicitations !!! RIP my heartloving MERLE love succès and beautifull man ❤️❤️❤️👍😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏respect sincerely to Haggardfamily but allways my love and admiration to you forever unforgettable ❤❤❤(2023/04/21) ❤
Ah was just sittin' here contemplatin' The Highest Ranks of Musical Genius and how Haggard would fit- the conclusion is that Merle Haggard is The Greatest Musician Ever to Live. Ah don't care what the genre, Merle was The Genius....never to be surpassed nor matched...Dylan, Miles Davis, The Beatles- all and any wither in comparison....
The only one I would put close to Merle would be Michael Jackson....he was gifted....he didn't have the voice and he couldn't play an instrument, but he had music in his soul and he gave us some wonderful music, just as Merle did. I still would rank Merle #1 though!
His mama prayed for him his whole life and when I get to heaven, I want to see him there to verify that her prayers made a difference. I’ve listened to Merle for probably 50 years and I do miss him, but I still have his music.❤
👇 Check Merle's great setlist
(Intro) Air Mail Special
I Think I'll Stay
I Think I'll Just Stay Here (And Drink)
Swingin' Doors
All My Friends Are Gonna Be (Strangers)
What I'm I Gonna Do (With The Rest of My Life)
Mama Tried
Today I Started Lovin' You Again
Back To The Barrooms
Workin" Man Blues
Always Late (With Your Kisses)
I Never Go Home Anymore
Looking For A Place (To Fall Apart)
Faded Love
Bill Cheatum
That's The Way Love Goes
Okie outro
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Thankyou New Hillybilly. From New Zealand. God Bless
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That's an awesome line up.. Some of the best ones.. Thanks for posting.
Right the Hell ON IF you know what COUNTRY IS ABOUT
He's got an awesome voice for singing country rythim
Merle was and Is the best there will ever be. No light shows no fancy acoustics. Just plain raw talent. So called country music today is a crossover perversion.
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He's the black man
That starts the song BIG BOSS MAN ,with travis tritt , and lee roy parnell !
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You got right it is nothing close to the country and Western music that I grew up listening to
March 24 2024,
Merle Haggard is still the man
NEVER be another.
Have mercy on people who don't listen to various artists and genres of music ❣️🙋♀️
They don't know what they're missing, because right now music is what keeps me hanging on for dear life 💕
Ya damn right😊
sorry to tell you, he's passed away
Merle never dies
sadly, he is dead 🙏
This is why he was named #1 of 100 top country music singers of all time
it makes me laugh when people say this person s the best singer , or gitar player , or band .there is a top tier of artists but they all have their strengths and weaknesses .how can anyone say that Merls the best , when u have George Jones , Waylon , Willie ,Hank 1 n 2 , Cash ,Buck Owens , or Ernst Tubb .
Be cause in our thoughts he is the very best.😊
Because he is...everyone is entitled to their opinion.
@@peterbetts858 Maybe because he also was wrote so many songs, the songs of his life. They call George Strait "The King," but I don't know that he's ever written a single song.
top five & hes #1
Me to, I lost my wife of 38 years and she loved Merl, his Music helps me heal or just grieve. Miss you Dino and Hag
Pat so sorry to hear of your wife's passing....I totally understand what you mean about Merle helping you heal or just grieve....so many of his songs have that element that gives you the strength to carry on. I lost my husband in March 2020, almost 25 years! God Bless Merle. Keep playing his music, God Bless you Too Pat!
Merle was Countrys finest singers ever .
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Who ever put this together THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART , I sure do miss him ,for when he died so did country music. GOD BLESS. JP
Darrell Deyton
Yeah country music had been on a respirator for 20 years, we at least had Hag, Willie, George, Ray Price and a few more there still keeping the traditional sound out there....but, when Hag left, there is a huge void...I just pray with his music and so much more like his music are so accessible, that someone will step up. Until then, thank you for the uploads like HIll Billy and Amazon(that's where I spend most of my free time now)! Hag's song "Are we going down hill" pains me now to listen to it.....I truly feel we have been and are especially with country music. But, his last repeat of the chorus is changed up a bit to say that it isn't and we should not go down that path! So there is hope, always hope! :)
One of the best
Me too!!!!
Thank you so much for this!
His music will be played forever, listening to this has helped me through this awful year. Sending his family love from Scotland. 😊🙏
Just great.Nobody like Merle.
Margo his music got me through NOT only the pandemic year, but my husband passed on in March of 2020, if I had not been able to listen to Merle and cry and yell and scream and just grieve...I wouldn't have made it!!
I love you man I’m from the USA and I’m only 22 this year and half the people I know don’t listen to this guy or even this old country outlaw shit
I’m so glad Merle’s Mom lived to se what a Talented musician He is.
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At 84 yrs. old Merle is the best Country Western singer I have ever heard in my life. His songs told the story of his life. That's where real country western music comes from. These singers that have told their life in their music comes from the heart and soul. I can go back many years as a farm boy born just a few years before WWII from up country Maine and I listened to country music all my life going working in the barn. Rock & Roll was okay but there was too much Make Believe wording put into it. My check out time is not too far down the road at 84 yrs. old. I am former USAF, U.S. Army..Sgt. First Class..retired, Federal Law Enforcement Officer..retired..disabled, Nationally Certified Operating Room Technician..worked all kinds of surgical cases for 22 yrs...God Bless Country Western Music into eternity...Sgt. Ron..retired,.disabled May 2024.
God bless you Sir. And ThankYou for your service to our country and our people.I pray you have comfort and joy in your time here with us. With Respect to you.
God bless you Ron. From a Canadian who also loves Merle
🙇♀️God bless you, sir. Thank you for your service!❤️🇺🇲
Love country songs My heart.
Like many country songs My favourite song when I younger brother.
I clocked a TV documentary recently where Ronnie Milsap declared that Merle Haggard "saved" Country Music in the latter part of the 1960s.
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The Hag still lives. His music is American music. His music is everyday life. Thank you Mr Haggard
In 1982my dog died two wks. Later, my mom. One bro got killed and one 2ent to prison. Without the comfort of merle and Freddie I would not have went thru it very well he noticed that I did not cry. So he set out to ease my pain by crying. My own little concert, sang to ease the god awful pain that would have broken me were it not for the kindnesof this wonderful troubadour that somehow found a place for me in his heart
I wish words were enuff to share what that man held in his heart
Totally agree. Thanx for helping to keep his memory alive. Luv u!
sorry to say, he is now dead
So glad I got to see him in person in a small dance hall. And so glad for TH-cam to exist so people can upload concerts like this. True American Original Merle Haggard. One of a kind!
My dad's band used to open for Haggard back in the late 70s and early 80s.. I met the man many times as a kid. About 2 years before he passed we went to dinner with he, Benny and Theresa when they came to do a show in the town I live in.. My dad had passed on several years before this, but Merle kept in touch with me and the remaining band mates... He was a humble soul.. Miss the man...
@@lleroy8929 wow! I'm glad I got to see him at all.
@@lleroy8929 but I’m
The year was 1993 and it was a hot August day when my mama died. Later on when going through her meager possessions, i found a Merle compilation tape with his music from the early '80s. I was a heavy metal guy, but i knew my mom loved this Merle guy, so out of respect for her i took the tape and listened. I was blown away by the 'realness' of Merle and his music. Touched me to the core and was hooked. Surely hope to shake his hand in Heaven some day and say a simple thanks, maybe even with a tear or two. Love you Merle. Rest easy.
Heavy metal Smdh
My momma loved Johnny Cash, so we played his music at her funeral. And posted a picture of JC on her ceiling. Her view for her last 13 months. 13 months because she did not have her transition wishes in writing.😢
Merle,
Five years gone.
Are the good times really over for good.......it would appear to be so. R.I.P. Hag. 4/6/2021. Message to the Haggard family.
We the fans love you all, please stay strong.🎶
Viva the music and memory of Merle Haggard. Do I hear "Amen!"
Amen
Amen
Amen
Double amen
Amen
The best. Had Tickets to see him. My boss said I had to work. He died the next year. He's been a favorite since I was a kid. Now I'm a half century old. Thak you New Hillbilly.
Missing not playing my Merle is soooo quiet! HAVE TO HAVE MERLE IN THE MORNING!!
RIP Merle Haggard. I got to see you in person once with my Dad who just passed away this past fall from COVID. You have meant a lot. I saw your 2 sons perform a couple of years back.
Robert so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. My parents loved Merle also, that was my way of communicating with my Dad....through the old country music,,,,which I grew up loving so very much. I never saw Merle, I was going to go to one of his last concerts up in Texas hill country, but I got sick! My friend taped some of it for me though, I have that!
@@karenenderle532 my son bought tickets so he could take me to see Merle. I was on cloud 9. Merle canceled due to a pulled muscle in his back and never rescheduled. I was devastated. Love Merle. No one has a voice or looks like him. RiP Merle
@@karenenderle532 I love his music. I missed a golden opportunity to see him in Texas in the late 90's when I was stationed in Texas. I hope I see him in heaven.
I did too!! My dad was just like Merle Haggard! He played every musical instrument there was. He had all of the string instruments. Harmonica was the best sitting in a bar, never had to buy a beer!!! He could have been somewhere but kept his family happy. There was always Saturday night music on the front porch! Sorry...I just got carried away.....good memories. 🎻🎺🎼🎹
@@shirleyblades7491 I enjoyed hearing your stories, Shirley. May God bless you. Great memories!
This is real country. Merle will be played forever. I would love to meet him in heaven, hear him play and sing with the angels!!!!!
Me too
Me toooo!!
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.
@@LarryBill-ei8khciao Larry! 🙋♀️😊😘💘🌅
Ronnie Milsap said exactly: Merle Haggard ... he alone, saved country music, in the PBS documentary by Ken Burns, Emmylou Harris is asked what country music is ... she answered: take any Haggard record and put it on, no matter where the turntable needle falls... This will explain what country music is. 🎸❤
Emily Lou summed it up probably better than anyone has ever tried.....Amen!
Amen
Merle was one of the BEST ever.
RIP old friend....
There won’t be anybody like Merle again , like there won’t be another Elvis or Lennon or something. He is a one off and there is a lot of music that I don’t want to listen to atall when I am on Merle mode . A truly good man who was blessed by God
Hands down the best! I never got to see him live, He will never be replaced,along with Willie Johnny,Waylon. Hats off to them all!!
I ain’t gay but I love this man and his music. Been my hero for a log time . His children Marty , Noel and Ben are awesome
there is no gender in music bro, but as you said he is your hero.
Same as You. Scott Haggard is too. BUT IT WONT BE ANOTHER MERLE HAGGARD. WIFE & Love the Haggard 5 as She Calls Them.
Glad your not gay
@@bobbysharbono9672 I Love We You
Been my hero for a log time. Classic.
We’ll not see the like of him again RIP Merle Haggard.
I'm back again listening to and watching the one and only Merle Haggard. RIP The Hag !!
Back in the day, my friends and I rode our motorcycles all over the Western United States to attend all of the Hag's
Concerts. Countless Country Vocalist's began leaving true Country behind hoping to draw a larger crowd, to sell
mere records and tapes by going Country
Rock and the like. Merle Haggard never
done that, never even considered it...
Many years ago, His Bus stopped at a Truck Stop here in Utah. He was handing out black & white pictures of himself,
and sharing a Bottle with people in line.
I'll never forget just how real, just how
he fit right in with us common folks....
Right on MF.
Country Music Died when The Lord Called Merle Home. SERIOUSLY!
Ricardo, I can see how you feel that way, but I truly believe that Merle put so much into preserving country music by playing Lefty, Bob Wills, Jimmie Rodgers and so many more. I don't believe the good Lord would let those efforts fade away; I trust that there are many, many young people out there paying attention and will not let Merle's music die and they will grow to know and love his music and so many that came before Merle. He was so very gifted!
so ricardo do u still listen to country music . if u do it has not died . listen to tyler childers for a modern version of country music.
My dads favorite I can remember waking up on Sunday morning my Dad cooking breakfast and listening to Merle the good old days I miss both 😧😧
I feel you brother.
He was truly the best I still listen to his music every day. I was able to go and see him at three concerts he was the best. My favorite song is Shopping For Dresses. God Bless To His Family.
Best band The Strangers. Ole Hag had all of them on thier toes that night... Awesome!! Thank you for the video!
Merle had everything under control , he every sound his players were to make and what moment, he is just great with anything to do with music, he was so amazing with his songs.
Merle, The Man, The Myth, The Legend. God Bless Merle I hope all is well in Heaven. Man we all miss you down here. Thanks Hillbilly for posting this Gem of a show. I just wanted to add when Merle played Mama Tried and they showed his mom I just teared up. Country music, the heart and soul of America.
Anthony, yeah I did too! She was of the Victorian age and I am sure this type of music wasn't her cup of tea,,,,but that was her little boy up there and you know she was proud. She was a grand lady for sure!
He is wth All!! ,in Hillbilly Heaven,Ole Possum,Waylon,HankWilliams,
Love & Miss you Okie from Muskogee!!!🙏❤️😎🥃.
Merle had a lot of talent. I listened to him all while I was going up. Let's not forget ol' Waylon, Willie and The Boys !
Merle was the best, the very best to ever perform.❤
@@clintwalls5217 yes and George Jones and Conway Twitty and Tom t Hall and Johnny Cash and on and on. Not many of those left. Oh Willie still around. And Kris kristofferson..
He was the Best ever. Miss Him very much.
sadly, he passed away
I LOVE MERLE HAGGARD JUST LIKE JERALD PORTER DID ... GOD WINS 🏆 🙌 🙏 ❤️ 👏 ♥️ 🏆 🙌 🙏
Thank you for this. I got to see Mr. Merle Haggard in Albuquerque. Bonnie Owens was there too. Think my late Husband myself and our daughter have all his records. Miss him but I'll see him someday in Heaven.
a genius musician, a genius life
I stand in awe Merle .
Well put freind 👍🏻!
I've always loved Merle it was a very sad day he left us . I'll keep listening to music as long as I'm here
I agree he was the whole package.....his musical talents were so far above everyone else, then he had THE voice, THE songwriting....and he knew how and when to lay out a note, how long to hold it and put so much emotion into everything he did....this in itself is a marvel...but when you go back into his youth and young adulthood and see what he overcame to become what he is ....LEGEND! God surely had His hand on Merle!
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.
The Best!! His fingerpicking is one of a kind. Amen
Hello👋how are you doing and how is the weather conditions there, I see you're country music lover fan of Merle haggard that's lovely I miss him so much, he's the king 👑 of country music. I love listening to Merle haggard songs it's so amazing 💖 I hope you are staying safe and okay..I'm sorry to bother you, but if you find this message embarrassing pardon my manners..God bless you may your heart desires come through I hope to hear from 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.
Wow, Merle on the fiddle!!!!👏👏👏👏🎻🎻🎻🎼🎤🎸👍👍👍🏴
UNIQUE MAN. HE HAS THE TALENT TO MAKE THAT GUITAR TALK. WORDS FLOW SMOOTHLY OUTOF HIS MOUTH.
AND THE STRANGERS ARE WONDERFUL.
Thanks for sharing oxoxoxox Merle is free of this world's pain. I Love your show more and more Marty 💙 and Connie 💖 God bless 🥰💖🙏oxoxox oxoxox
Good singing good singing my son that passed away and all these songs
Thanks for this upload. This concert was uploaded to youtube a few months ago, but it got taken down. Glad to see it again!
I guess "hurting me now don't mean a thing" is true for Hag now. We'll just have to get by with the music he left behind. Great vid. RIP Hag.
Priceless. I just started listening to Merle and becoming a familiar with his work. I'm completely floored by his talent and showmanship. I just recently watched his Austin City Limits concert on TH-cam and his performance was amazing. I love Waylon and Willie, but I must admit there's just something about Merle that all the others just can't match. The way he carries himself, the ease in which his talent flows. He makes it all look so effortless.
Yes he's great. Him George Jones Waylon Jennings
Bud, I am so happy you found Merle....keep listening, there is a lot out there..... I grew up with his music, being a child of the 60's and 70's.....I am just now getting to songs that I have never heard...ones that weren't cut as singles and having not listened to many of his records, I am really loving all of it....The 1978 Austin City Limits is my favorite, I watch that at least once a week! My high school basketball team was at UT gym playing for the State title when Merle was in town for that show. I like to tell people that....honestly, I would have rather been at the concert...being that we lost and got 2nd place....LOL
Love this guy
He was the real deal.
I agree with you all the way
the best singer,songwriter ever and a mighty fine guitar player also
Still playing your music Cuz.. It will be with us forever.. R.I P now,
Merle war der beste Country Sänger for ever!
He was my favorite, wish he was still around because he knew good country music. 👏👏👏👏♥️
So great. There will never be another Merle.so sad.time changes everything.
I will never get over Merle Hard,as I type this I feel like just breaking down,I love him like I had known him all my life,he is the best ...
I know exactly how you’re feeling about the hag
I'm so sorry I never got to see the hag! He was ONE of a kind! His music was great. His voice was amazing. He was an all around terrific performer. He always seemed to truly enjoy singing and playing guitar. And he could be funny with his band members. I listen to all of his recordings and love him more and more each time. Love ya
Merle❤❤❤
There will never be another country singer as good or better than Merle haggard..
I'm better, I am just very private and choose to only sing for my family
5yrs and they've been hard ones. Merle is in a better place though he's greatly missed
He's finally with his Daddy....in a recent book about Merle, it talks about a dream Merle had .... he dreamt that he died, he was on a concrete slab and he woke up and an angel was standing over him, angel asked him, "do you know where you are", he said, "I believe I died", angel said "yes, and you are late"...then his Daddy appeared and said, "C'mon son your late we have a concert to go to." Merle asked his Daddy: "Who's playing?" Merle's Dad said "Jimmie, Left and YOU!" I totally believe that. Not sure how long before he passed when he had that dream, but I know he had it!
I met Marty , Merle's son at Houston ,Texas along time ago , probably in the 70s at a small beer joint up on north yale and Heights Blvd ,he said he had hitchhiked from Bakersfield California
Chris i totally agree with you. I am so tick of at a singer that merle haggard willie Nelson waylon Jennings open the doors to theos singers that they think there country music legends but there not from 2000 to 2021 i did not like what singers saying mean things one person that died in 2002 i talking about luke Bryan what he said about waylon merle and willie just look it up snd asked what did luke Bryan say about waylon Jennings merle haggard willie Nelson and theos 3 men open yhe doors to theos singers from 2000to 2021 i have no use of country music radio stations anymore i so happy there such as cds TH-cam alexa
I am a real fan of legends that came out from 1999 back to when hank Williams sr open the doors to real country music 2021
@@aaronbyrne1671👍
There Will Never Be Another Merle Haggard - Rest In Peace
Best of all play, in heaven my good old friend.
My favorite singer, his music goes 24_7 at my house. Love his music and his voice, style of singing, and most of it is his own life. RIP Merle. We miss you.
Thank you! I am 67 and in tears. Born April 6th, 1955
A sad loss to all music lovers from where ever He was great
And missed.
I am a latecomer to the party. I knew of Merle for decades, only I did not know how awsome he was. Truth staight from the heart, in excellent musical form.
My kids and friends say I'm 'channeling' Merle!! I just love his music and stage presence. We're to blessed to have his music!!
I saw and heard the Hag in OKC in 2006 or 2007 but I’ve loved him all of my adult life and I’ll be 84 in May. God broke the mold after him. R.I.P.
AMJ in Fla
Five years already ! Time passes quickly.
Five year's wow thanks Marty and Connie 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶 Merle.
Sure do miss him. So happy we'll always have his music!
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.
Love merle haggard music I miss him 😪RIP
Haggard's playing is so fluid...so loose but clean....
Merle was very happy that his mother was there I'm sure she was so proud of Merle.
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.
Merle will always be the man! Okie from checotah here
Great live show -thanks,Ginger S
Merle extend the legend. Always Haggard
A TRUE country LEGEND.......
Thank you for posting this fabulous concert, Merle Haggard is the all time best country performer ever! His music and songwriting speak volumes and touch my heart and soul at a deep level, always feel good when I see Merle perform, I love him dearly!! May he live on in spirit as his music lives on here on Earth and in the hearts of all who know his music, his is sorely missed.
Merle Haggard - Will Miss You Man - You Rocked That Wonderful Stage for many Years - One Of the best Country Music Singers Of all Time, Go Rest High On That Glorious Mountain , You Brought happiness To all Our Lives ,Passed April 6th 2016 ,with you're battle with Pneumonia in Cali , will never forget you man LOVED YOU SO VERY MUCH - 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
You are he best
Beautiful Concert Thanks For The Memories I Saw Merle Several Times In Concert And Loved Each One As Much As I Did The Others Merle You Will Live On In My Heart And Memories Forever So As I Say Rest In Peace For Your Music Will Live On As Long As I Am Alive And I'm Sure As Long As Many Of Your Other Fans Live To Keep It Alive And Playing.
MIchael, I am almost 60 years old and grew up listening to and dancing to Merle, but only was familiar with his commercial hits. Now that I am older and have lived life and seen heartache and loss and many ups and downs, it's his music that gives me most joy. I can now go research all of his albums and listen to them. He was such a fantastic musical genius and he left all of us a tremendous gift. Like Emmy Lou Harris said, "just take any of Hag's records and let the needle fall, that's will tell you what country music is about."
Merle Haggard Never Died, He Just Stopped Performing Live, Cousin Figel
My husband looks so much like him that sometimes I think you're right that he never died but lives in my house, lol. Wish hubby could play guitar and sing like him though.
He was in transition here like everyone else.
are you some kind of truther? stop spreading lies, he is dead
Im loving this fiddle playing!! My dad played the fiddle
wow, your dad was in the strangers? cool!
“I Think I’ll just Stay Here and Drink” was such a great concert jam song.
I love his timber, he will be the tree in my forest 🌳 for always and forever❤
I saw the Hag twice in my life he was the best i find myself always singing his songs... miss you Merle.
I start loving you Merle each time i hear your voice and Music. Eternally fan of your Art
Hot damn! California style country! We are so fully blessed!
Hello👋how are you doing and how is the weather conditions there, I see you're country music lover fan of Merle haggard that's lovely I miss him so much, he's the king 👑 of country music. I love listening to Merle haggard songs it's so amazing 💖 I hope you are staying safe and okay..I'm sorry to bother you, but if you find this message embarrassing pardon my manners..God bless you may your heart desires come through I hope to hear from 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.
I love everything this man has ever recorded & his sons are excellent also. Merle lives on in my ❤️
Great show Hag. Wish I could have been there. He sure sounds great here.
the man was the best there was, he was my hero of country , no doubt of it. i was blessed enough to see him in concert in 73 , i was floored to put it mildly, and a fan since i was a teen, and a fan for life. we all miss you Merle, but we know your singing in Glory, GOd love you Merle, always
The greatest singer songwriter I’ve ever seen.
Merle is the greatest country music singer & songwriter the good Lord ever strung a gut through. Lord I miss Merle.
Thank God we never missed this TALENT
I’m not really a big fan of country music , but sometimes find that Merle Haggard is the only music that is left on this Earth that I can still stomach . I just regret discovering his music too late .
Ditto. I am 75 years old now and knew of Merle for years, but not how awesome he was
Merle ist realy a great musican
My fondest memory of a Merle concert was May 97 in San Francisco at the Maritime Hall. This was his first concert since his heart attack, and everyone there acted like family. At one point even Merle was overcome with the emotion and love from the audience. Not a dry eye in the building.
I didn't know that Merle had a heart attack. I am so glad I drove up to Reno by myself to see him and band at The Nugget...I'll never forget his performance, the band, how small Merle seemed. A giant among men, a musical giant; I know I'm not the only one who misses him but at least we have all these videos. 😘
Merle Haggard will never be forgotten! I love that man and EVERY song he has ever written. it was from the heart! I did not know he had a heart attack! I was not fortunate enough to see him in person, but, not a day goes by that i don’t listen to his songs! LOVE HAG!! ❤️
this is GOLD ..thanks for sharing.
Wow thank you for posting this! Been searching everywhere for someone to pay a tribute to this man after his leaving us five years ago! Just can't get any better than this man! I just read a book by Raymond McDonald which touches on the kindness and huge heart this man had, it's a great read! Love this man forever!
Thanks for you comment! We'll never forget him!
Sure miss the Hagg, if you all haven t seen his sons Noel and Ben perform Meryls songs...
The both mirror him perfectly!
@@CountryMusicOne this is the first time I have saw you on here! I have been country music lover all my life thanks to my dad. He played all the music instruments
Merle has such great talent for singing and he is the best. He is missed so much by his fans and his music will always be part of our lives.
Love this ... Thanks to who ever made this possible!! Merle was a favorite..That BEST!!!
Simply The Best !!!
I absolutely love watching Willie and his kids. This song is such a gem. I'll love Willie til the day i pass away and beyond. Willie and John Prine have been my favorite singer/singwriters forever.
On a side note, the first time I saw Willie was when I was 16 yrs old. Im 62 now. Of course, I was standing pretty close to the stage when Willie and I locked eyes. He politely smiled, tipped his hat, pointed at me and gently tossed it towards me. Unfortunately, his hat tumbled across my fingertips in to the hands of other eager fans. Willie looked at me, snapped his fingers as if to say damn! All was good tho ..I really appreciated the gesture.
To Lukas, watching you watch your Dad is so genuine. Your encouraging quick smiles are heartfelt. I actually had goosebumps ..even on the back of my knees! 😂 I truly enjoy you Lukas ..you and your family are true treasures. ❤
Always loved Merle Haggard and his music. His music told us about his life. Hated to see him pass away. I believe his last concert Toby Keith sang his his last songs because Merle didn't have alot of breathe. He loved Merle too. Now hes gone.😢
Wow, after watching and Seeing my great aunt Flossie there was a blessing..
Patricia, she seemed to be a sweet sweet soul. I saw once where Marty Haggard was talking about her and his relationship with her.....he referred to her as "Jesus in a skirt".... many people in country music who knew her through Merle said she was wonderful.....you should be proud so very proud. A beautiful lady!
@@karenenderle532 , Yes I am very proud of her. My mother sure looked a lot like her and Merle.
Fantastic what rhyme Merle had, and certainly knew how to pick his musicians
It is that the real contrymusic !!! Thanks Merle and other players !!! Congrats and great félicitations !!! RIP my heartloving MERLE love succès and beautifull man ❤️❤️❤️👍😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏respect sincerely to Haggardfamily but allways my love and admiration to you forever unforgettable ❤❤❤(2023/04/21) ❤
Ah was just sittin' here contemplatin' The Highest Ranks of Musical Genius and how Haggard would fit- the conclusion is that Merle Haggard is The Greatest Musician Ever to Live. Ah don't care what the genre, Merle was The Genius....never to be surpassed nor matched...Dylan, Miles Davis, The Beatles- all and any wither in comparison....
The only one I would put close to Merle would be Michael Jackson....he was gifted....he didn't have the voice and he couldn't play an instrument, but he had music in his soul and he gave us some wonderful music, just as Merle did. I still would rank Merle #1 though!
@@karenenderle532 nah.. Michael Jackson.. You comparing MERLE HAGGARD TO HIM..
His mama prayed for him his whole life and when I get to heaven, I want to see him there to verify that her prayers made a difference. I’ve listened to Merle for probably 50 years and I do miss him, but I still have his music.❤
poor Merle, even in heaven he's hassled by fans