Merle Haggard - If I Could Fly Away

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  • @packratbuggs6853
    @packratbuggs6853 3 ปีที่แล้ว +301

    This song has something that gets in to my life. I lost the love of my life in 2016. We had been together for almost 60 years. Something about the song just grabs your heart and soul. God bless................

    • @karenenderle532
      @karenenderle532 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      packrat...i hear ya,,,lost my husband in 2020, of 28 years....it brings me to tears, but also just the thought of it happening makes me smile. Merle really feels this song, it sounds like one that he could have written and I really think he truly loves this song, he puts HIS heart and soul in this one...so beautiful!

    • @annagromlowicz3276
      @annagromlowicz3276 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@karenenderle532 i

    • @annagromlowicz3276
      @annagromlowicz3276 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I don't know why he was tak n away, together 5o yr's...if you take one,don't leave the other alone

    • @eddieswewney2496
      @eddieswewney2496 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Prayers from Ireland ❤️

    • @jameslawrence7411
      @jameslawrence7411 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I'm so sorry to hear of your loss I do a couple of songs by Merle but haven't played in a year or to, but your story makes me want to get back into it. I'm gonna send you a video just let me know where to send it

  • @tammywells2061
    @tammywells2061 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    My dad selected this for my younger brother’s funeral (video) it hurts my heart to know this is how he feels. A parent shouldn’t have to bury a child. This song beautifully expresses an unimaginable loss.

    • @larrybill2661
      @larrybill2661 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      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's songs still
      and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of
      beautiful days.

    • @taniastewart2999
      @taniastewart2999 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My heart goes out to you and your dad.

    • @utube012341
      @utube012341 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Profound choice, but yeah I’m sorry you all suffered through that situation

    • @pennybenton5607
      @pennybenton5607 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      🙏🙏 unfortunately our family knows that pain. I hope sweet memories carry you through.

    • @tammywells2061
      @tammywells2061 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@pennybenton5607 God bless your family

  • @benjaminkemp7233
    @benjaminkemp7233 2 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    This has been my favourite song for years. It feels like there is a weight on my chest every time I hear it. What a gem.

  • @frankdulaney151
    @frankdulaney151 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    my wife fell asleep 8 years ago if i could only fly i kiss this place good bye and go and fly away with her , i miss you dear

  • @projectmoon13
    @projectmoon13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Merle playing Blaze. Doesn’t get any better than this. R.I.P to them both.

    • @stevethomas4486
      @stevethomas4486 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Blaze was the original God bless him I still can’t stop thinking how Merle Does it could be any better

    • @royzee28
      @royzee28 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@stevethomas4486 I really can't think of anyone else who could have carried this off in the way Blaze intended it to be sung. Merle & Willie also did a great version together!

  • @billie877
    @billie877 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I could listen to this song over and over and never get tired of it. 💕💕💘❣

    • @joanbyrne111
      @joanbyrne111 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Like myself love this song 😂

    • @lindahaas7203
      @lindahaas7203 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree

  • @IanRob2011
    @IanRob2011 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Love Merle’s voice and interpretation. Favorite song. Thanks you Blaze Foley for this gem.

  • @mikevallen999
    @mikevallen999 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    It really feels like Merle Haggard lived a life between joy and pain like most of us......but Merle had an exotic way of expressing it .

  • @virginiacampbell
    @virginiacampbell ปีที่แล้ว +46

    A beautiful soul-touching song!! Not many artists can reach the recesses of a human's soul like Merle Haggard

    • @larrybill2661
      @larrybill2661 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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's songs still
      and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of
      beautiful days.

  • @joannahalaby3975
    @joannahalaby3975 4 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    As the years go by, Merle sounds better all the time. We do not have good country singers anymore. There will never be another one that can sing like him. He knew how to pull it all together. Such a great talent for all the world to see. This is a very special song.

  • @alastairclunie7232
    @alastairclunie7232 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Just played this at my father's funeral. Other sinking sun and one more lonely night. RIP DAD thank you

  • @williamnorrey5528
    @williamnorrey5528 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    a man who knows how to pull at your heart strings, fly high merle 🙏🙌

  • @magdalenemcclendon8487
    @magdalenemcclendon8487 7 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    He put his heart and soul in his songs and you could just feel the heartache-heartbreak in his voice...there will never be another Merle Haggard...one of the greatest singers of all time.

    • @wilmanolan9452
      @wilmanolan9452 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yes you can

    • @bradfordsmith5942
      @bradfordsmith5942 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well said 💙

    • @billridge7854
      @billridge7854 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      God bless Blaze Foley.

    • @MariaMaria-oo3kj
      @MariaMaria-oo3kj ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This one not his, Blaze Foley!

    • @robertbishop5868
      @robertbishop5868 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wish I could find a good honky tonk bar today,, just to slow dance and hold the ladies close.

  • @davidjones1858
    @davidjones1858 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    I dont believe anyone has ever been able to consistently write and sing poetry like Merle Haggard could.

    • @gregday9943
      @gregday9943 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Agree but merle didnt write this

    • @RogerSmith-kh4rz
      @RogerSmith-kh4rz 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Blaze

    • @IisDeeps
      @IisDeeps 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      He does this song serious justice, but Blaze Foley wrote it.

    • @PETERRUGGIERI
      @PETERRUGGIERI 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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  • @bszwed
    @bszwed 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Nobody sings it better than Merle.

  • @ursulagrimshaw4303
    @ursulagrimshaw4303 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Love him ,lost my husband after 60 years of marrige ,I cry every time I hear it and that is every day

  • @melvindorsey8190
    @melvindorsey8190 8 ปีที่แล้ว +274

    This is a sad song but a darn good one, done by the best country singer ever.

    • @timothyhuff448
      @timothyhuff448 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Melvin Dorsey He was that Melvin strange this song came to me when I found out my brother had cancer it hits me rite n the Hart my brother is in remission.but the song still hurts me in a way not many ever has I have been a music man seince birth I'm to now.I no that day will come I listen bout every day tears run down my face now but it was a song ment to hit you in the hart a the best man in the world that rote and sang it could have been by others but none would have dileverd the song like merl the peel did he was truley was a Perl in our day and time God bless him in HEAVEN.THATS ONLY PLACE FOR A MAN THAT SANG A SONG FROM THE. BOTTOM OF HIS BOOTS COULD BE I NO THAT BECAUSE I AM TRUELY A MUSIC MAN THANK YOU FOR LISTENING BLESS YOU..HI RIDEING COWBOY.

    • @Steve-zr3lo
      @Steve-zr3lo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Tim Huff Music has to hit you in the heart. There was a time when real country had a message for everyone... In every circumstance. Love Merle more now than ever, and makes me think why I didn't appreciate him when he was here.

    • @TK-ul7mr
      @TK-ul7mr 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Love this song. His son Ben does a fantastic cover of it, but The Hagg has such inflection in his voice, it just hits you right. RIP.

    • @pattivanlandingham2951
      @pattivanlandingham2951 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Written by the great songwriter Blaze Foley

    • @thomasmckelvey1911
      @thomasmckelvey1911 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      This is the best singer America ever had and will never be replaced have been a fan along time now hope he still brings back memories although sad at times for many years to come

  • @veravajr
    @veravajr 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    This song pulls at your heart strings. Makes me want to cry just listening to it. How true.

  • @chuckeley5641
    @chuckeley5641 4 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    It will never get any better than this. Merle was the greatest singer songwriter that the good Lord ever strung a gut through. Lord I miss Merle and the Strangers.

    • @jimrodigher6759
      @jimrodigher6759 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jim Rodeghier * After Merl had sang, what was at the time the title song of his newest album Kern River. On the Ralph Emmery show, Porter Wagner commented, "That is a dangerous man with a song. I truly believe he's one of the best writers and story tellers there is!

    • @TexasSapphires
      @TexasSapphires 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Blaze Foley wrote this song. And it is called.If I could only Fly. The poster got the title wrong.

    • @emorrison4669
      @emorrison4669 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jimrodigher6759 what a beautiful song

    • @johnsometimeswrong8742
      @johnsometimeswrong8742 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@TexasSapphires
      I much prefer Blaze singing this...the authentic emotion gets me everytime.

    • @timmills5496
      @timmills5496 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      100%

  • @julieadam7425
    @julieadam7425 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    The Best!! ❤ Love this song!! Love everything about this song! What a performance! ❤ Such awesome but sad lyrics! His voice, so deep with feelings, makes one emotional! Listen to his music everyday! ❤️🎼🎧

    • @larrybill2661
      @larrybill2661 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      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's songs still
      and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of
      beautiful days.

    • @dennisshane869
      @dennisshane869 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice version.... but doesn't touch the original...Blake Foley RIP

    • @kevincole2011
      @kevincole2011 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Was one of my Dads favourite
      Listening again on the 12 th anniversary of his passing

  • @PRAISE753
    @PRAISE753 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I NEVER get tired of this song......

  • @missross7758
    @missross7758 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    If I could only fly
    Oh my, RiP 💜 Beautiful Merle

    • @declankent5074
      @declankent5074 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Anita. Your comments are very interesting to view. Hope you're good?

  • @TigerKing77
    @TigerKing77 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Merle Haggard a friend to the common Man.

  • @LambertIsGod58
    @LambertIsGod58 8 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I've never heard this song until after Merle passed. I've had it on repeat ever since. Without a doubt my favorite Merle Haggard song!!

    • @chipmcdowell7043
      @chipmcdowell7043 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Blaze Foley

    • @romildapowell6349
      @romildapowell6349 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My special special song 🎵 ❤️ 💕
      Ben sounds so much like his dad. Bless all the Haggard men 🙏 🙌

    • @Vladie1987
      @Vladie1987 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here

    • @johneasler9967
      @johneasler9967 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Blaze wrote it, but Merle made it his own

    • @robertbishop5868
      @robertbishop5868 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Michelle Bishop was my late wife's name also, she always said I listened to Merle to much. Glad u like his music.

  • @clarence5400
    @clarence5400 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My brother was killed in a motorcycle accident he was my mentor he always listened to Merle Haggard which got me started and boy I'm glad I did he got me through the hardest times love you Merle and Thank You !!

  • @peterj.martin8824
    @peterj.martin8824 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    traditional country music doesn't get any better than this; thank you Merle and the Strangers....

  • @kenbrown2084
    @kenbrown2084 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Written by the late Blaze Foley.A songwriter who lived and was murdered in Texas.

  • @anelladambrosio2513
    @anelladambrosio2513 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Secondo me,questa canzone e una delle più belle di Merle...😟😥🤗👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩🥰🎸💕💝💝💝💝💝💝

  • @genet8397
    @genet8397 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    This song, written by Blaze Foley, is also on TH-cam as sung by him. It is also a very good rendition and touches the heart. What a great sad song. Thanks Blaze.

    • @markhanson2116
      @markhanson2116 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I never have been so emotional as I have listening to Blaze....what a terrible loss.....what a fleeting,falling star. Aint got no stitches, but I got lots of scars...

  • @toddshrewsbury204
    @toddshrewsbury204 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Without a doubt! There will never be another like thus Beautiful Song Man!!

    • @carloscruik9687
      @carloscruik9687 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, Blaze Foley wrote beautiful songs and Merle’s interpretation is wonderful.

  • @mikebunn3681
    @mikebunn3681 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Man - what a voice.

  • @robertmclain5306
    @robertmclain5306 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Blaze Foley was one of the strangest writers/singers of his era, but he hit it on the head with this one,

  • @donnasoldo9372
    @donnasoldo9372 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This is Real Country music not the crap they are playing today

    • @williamrolls5162
      @williamrolls5162 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello friend, how're you doing today?

    • @larrybill2661
      @larrybill2661 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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's songs still
      and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of
      beautiful days

  • @johannahesselberth8184
    @johannahesselberth8184 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    😇😇😇 Love You Merle and Thank You!!! 😇😇😇

  • @gerardclarke1664
    @gerardclarke1664 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Such a class piece of song writing , and what a delivery from the singer of great soul...merle ! .such a devout performer. My favourite vocal performance of all time...by any artist , in all fields. 🎤👏

    • @dorahaverkate6204
      @dorahaverkate6204 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      His voice calmed you when you are feelin sad

  • @catherinefleming8254
    @catherinefleming8254 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I like them all but i have to give it to merle there will never be anyone to fill his shoes i love the man and i love the music.

    • @larrybill2661
      @larrybill2661 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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's songs still
      and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of
      beautiful days

  • @mouseman6942
    @mouseman6942 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Old Blaze Foley song that got new life when Merle sings it. Great song and an even greater singer. RIP Hag.........

  • @teresamcclanahan5757
    @teresamcclanahan5757 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’ve Always Loved this song & Merle Haggard! 🎶♥️🎶 Thanks so much for sharing 😊

  • @Gratefulman1965
    @Gratefulman1965 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You can thank Mr. Blaze foley for writing this song. In his sad short life he wrote some beautiful songs. Merle did a good job on this one!

  • @TigerKing77
    @TigerKing77 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Merle was definitely right it was one of the best damn country songs that had ever been written even to this day.

  • @bettylumpkin9480
    @bettylumpkin9480 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Truley missed but there still with us Amen Lord I love you merle

    • @williamrolls5162
      @williamrolls5162 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello friend, how're you doing today?

    • @declankent5074
      @declankent5074 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Betty. Your comment is very interesting to view, hope you're good?

  • @jenacarruthers2993
    @jenacarruthers2993 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Was HE just the best ever??? YES ...yes he was !

    • @larrybill2661
      @larrybill2661 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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's songs still
      and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of
      beautiful days

  • @pamelaknowles1847
    @pamelaknowles1847 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    There will never be another Merle
    Brilliant Artist Singer/Songwriter,
    Beautiful song and Voice,🎼🎸🎤🎼🎼❤

    • @philipdonald7092
      @philipdonald7092 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hello 👋 beautiful

    • @garyt521
      @garyt521 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Merle was a great singer/songwriter, but just in case you didn’t already know it, this song was written by Blaze Foley.
      It’s been said that Merle believed this was the best song ever written.
      I’d have to agree.
      Peace!

    • @MariaMaria-oo3kj
      @MariaMaria-oo3kj ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The song is of Blaze Foley!

  • @karenbritt8888
    @karenbritt8888 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You can fly now Mr Merle Haggard God love ya and Bless Teresa ❤❤❤

    • @bagoesv.leeuwen7413
      @bagoesv.leeuwen7413 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hero confess that you stole the song from Blaze Foley

  • @anndale8859
    @anndale8859 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love to watch him sing. I only discovered him after his death. He will forever live on in his music.

  • @allanhallmark7361
    @allanhallmark7361 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Music has power. I had to learn that from this song. I love sad music because of the emotion they bear and the way it influences their vocals. But you have to know that songs make you feel. And you shouldn’t always want to feel that way.

    • @dorahaverkate6204
      @dorahaverkate6204 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thats so true but sometimes it over wellems you...

  • @murph5438
    @murph5438 11 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    One of the great songs sung by one of the great singers ----- so soulful so beautiful ----

  • @stephenpayne9120
    @stephenpayne9120 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Agony and heartbreak converted into the highest art. Stunning.

  • @adamjones7393
    @adamjones7393 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    RIP ..Blaze Foley ,,the writer and original singer of this song ..Hats off to Merle

  • @ashleyjohnson9979
    @ashleyjohnson9979 8 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    merle haggard was the absolute best you will be missed hag you made country music fans like me who enjoy the real country not this new crap they try to call country fly high merle 💕💕💕

  • @diannetrainor1486
    @diannetrainor1486 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I miss him so much😭

    • @williamrolls5162
      @williamrolls5162 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello friend, how're you doing today?

    • @declankent5074
      @declankent5074 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Dianne. Your comments are very interesting to view. Hope you're good?

    • @larrybill2661
      @larrybill2661 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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's songs still
      and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of
      beautiful days

  • @judithboucher2902
    @judithboucher2902 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I LISTEN TO ALL HIS SONGS I LOVE THIS ONE SO MUCH.I FIND IT'S SAD BUT VERY GOOD💖💖🤝🤝🙏🙏🙏

    • @larrybill2661
      @larrybill2661 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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's songs still
      and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of
      beautiful days.

  • @vernellmoss9456
    @vernellmoss9456 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Best male voice, I've ever heard in my life. I know singing bc , I'm a Singer for Jesus
    .

  • @patmosher245
    @patmosher245 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I’ve listened to this more times than I can count. It still hits me the same way as the first. Singing a story as only he can. Miss you Merle.
    RIP

    • @peterdegroot6644
      @peterdegroot6644 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too

    • @larrybill2661
      @larrybill2661 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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's songs still
      and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of
      beautiful days.

  • @stephenmurphy3599
    @stephenmurphy3599 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Some songs are just magical and this is one, absolute class and a nod to the man Blaze Foley 👏

  • @bobbyfredieu3569
    @bobbyfredieu3569 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thats one of the best songs i,ve ever heard Meral was a great song writer and singer he keep it country. Like George said who,s gona feel their shoe,s. No BODY will ever feel their SHOE,S. Were losing them one by one. Country is not Country any more not like it use to be. May God be with all the singers

  • @lindatucker5685
    @lindatucker5685 8 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    My brother just pasted last month...he loved Merle Haggard's music, if he was alive today, he would be very sad to hear of Merle's passing.....maybe they will meet in heaven now...

    • @gocanes6650
      @gocanes6650 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      sorry to hear that, Linda.

    • @barbaracroft510
      @barbaracroft510 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      +Linda Tucker so sorry linda but they are right they can both fly now rip both

    • @montecarlo766
      @montecarlo766 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      bless you and your family miss linda

    • @christophersnowdon1063
      @christophersnowdon1063 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Let me tell you something.ive loved his music so much..I think your brother would have been a friend of mine.wow.what a friend from across the ways . beautiful

    • @mikelangley2049
      @mikelangley2049 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can trust he has God knows

  • @juliabryuujant2916
    @juliabryuujant2916 8 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    if I could only fly such a beautiful song.he never sang a bad song.the greatest singer of all.

    • @robertlindsay2131
      @robertlindsay2131 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      your are so right R I P Merle

    • @larrybill2661
      @larrybill2661 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

  • @PatsyNichols-tk2wf
    @PatsyNichols-tk2wf 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Listen to this song when Im missing my husband who passed away 2012

  • @DRIPMOSCATTO
    @DRIPMOSCATTO 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This song has always been a part of my soul. Just like I’m dying inside a litttle everyday. Like I’m slowly rotting from inside out. I’ve tried lord I’ve tried. Just keeps getting worse every day. I may not be here in the future BUT I was here 8/29/22 @11:01PMEST

  • @richardbackstrom1748
    @richardbackstrom1748 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Great song and great guitar picking

  • @connieleahanson
    @connieleahanson ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My favorite of Merle songs ❤

    • @MarcosBryant-lj8zi
      @MarcosBryant-lj8zi ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What do you admire most about Merle

    • @connieleahanson
      @connieleahanson ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MarcosBryant-lj8zi I admire his honesty and his love of family and faith ❤️! His voice is one of a kind... It's so soothing to me! I've been listening to Merle since I was small, alongside my Dad and Grandpa! ❤️

    • @MarcosBryant-lj8zi
      @MarcosBryant-lj8zi ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@connieleahanson wow you’ve been a fan from childhood and me too mama used to play his songs all the time

    • @MarcosBryant-lj8zi
      @MarcosBryant-lj8zi ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@connieleahanson so what’s your favorite hobbies besides listening to good music

    • @larrybill2661
      @larrybill2661 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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's songs still
      and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of
      beautiful days

  • @bradfordsmith5942
    @bradfordsmith5942 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love Ms. Bonnie's Beautiful Smile! She was so sweet, so very glad I got to meet her. 🌹

  • @northernwiman.7472
    @northernwiman.7472 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Merle….there will never be another Merle.😢

  • @taramartin1909
    @taramartin1909 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Genius-they don't have songs like this anymore-Thank you Merl - you held me together when I lost my darling Grandpa & my Pa who brought this music into my life.

  • @dinosaurdanruby3456
    @dinosaurdanruby3456 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    In the mid 1980's we went to a little dance hall in Oklahoma across the river from Fort Smith Ar and there on the stage stood Merle Haggard just a belting it out. My husband and I danced all evening and listening to Merle.

  • @cliffsimpson4154
    @cliffsimpson4154 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love this song, he sang this at Louis Tally’s funeral. Louie & Merle done a lot of fishing together. Merle was on Tally records in his career, great friends. Rip Merle, still miss you ❤

  • @marymacka4801
    @marymacka4801 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    This song describes it perfectly....being a widow after 50 years there really isn't anywhere to run....I'll fly soon. Sad song but beautiful as only Merle could do it. Hope your resting in peace Merle.

    • @williamrolls5162
      @williamrolls5162 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello friend, how're you doing today?

    • @larrybill2661
      @larrybill2661 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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's songs still
      and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of
      beautiful days.

  • @royzee28
    @royzee28 9 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    If I Could Only Fly, written by Blaze Foley given The Hag treatment, what more could one ask? :) Superb!

    • @eclecticmusica
      @eclecticmusica 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I'm sure Blaze would give it two duck tapes up.

    • @nancymccourt7890
      @nancymccourt7890 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      .

    • @nancymccourt7890
      @nancymccourt7890 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      .

    • @1bls
      @1bls 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I forgot that this was Blaze’s song. Merle’s version is more eloquent and refined. Blaze’s version was very raw and heart felt. Love em both

    • @donaldhowe6630
      @donaldhowe6630 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The finest exhibition of Merle's vocal ability in existence! I listen and marvel...!

  • @margaretwilson1539
    @margaretwilson1539 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Sometimes I write happy songs, then some little thing goes wrong, I wish they all could make you smile........so nice!!!👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @margaretwilson1539
    @margaretwilson1539 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This one gets to your heart for sure. 💛🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @broganmoffet7173
    @broganmoffet7173 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The hag sings with emotion no one can match

  • @caseybear1949
    @caseybear1949 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    One of the best song writers and country singers of my generation. Praise the Lord for His gifts.

    • @joykatalu2285
      @joykatalu2285 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hallelujah! Amen!

    • @royzee28
      @royzee28 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      As said, Merle didn't write this one but made a brilliant job of it!!

  • @doylewilliamson2794
    @doylewilliamson2794 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    No one will ever sing this song any better.

    • @forbidden_knowledge9691
      @forbidden_knowledge9691 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Blaze Foley did

    • @gcvincent3989
      @gcvincent3989 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@forbidden_knowledge9691Blaze sure did.

    • @MizzouRah78
      @MizzouRah78 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@forbidden_knowledge9691
      WHAT!? You can't be serious...

  • @johncoburn5170
    @johncoburn5170 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I lost my baby brother “”Tom”. And this song hits home,I miss him dearly

  • @dorascott8286
    @dorascott8286 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Oh how i love this song...

  • @missross7758
    @missross7758 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The Mighty Merle Haggard 💜 RIP 💜

  • @wetcake9092
    @wetcake9092 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    unbelievably flawless live music with no in ear monitor, they don't make them like they used to

  • @roybarwick3452
    @roybarwick3452 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of the best country singers ever,even though most of his song's were sad.

  • @Camila_and_Daniel_Gaming
    @Camila_and_Daniel_Gaming 8 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    He does this song all its justice as he did every song he sang. He is gone. But he remains.

  • @ivanstruiksma6369
    @ivanstruiksma6369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Merle, a beautiful song that only you could do. Nobody else could do this song like you.

  • @ritataylor7831
    @ritataylor7831 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Sang from his heart, one of the all time best in country music, RIP Merle. Dearly missed, don't makem like this anymore.

  • @CountryWilly
    @CountryWilly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Some people in this world simply cannot be replaced miss you Merle

  • @kylestewart8354
    @kylestewart8354 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This a very difficulty song to sing. each word is so damn important and the timing Merle has is amazing.

  • @missross7758
    @missross7758 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    If I could only Fly.
    The mighty Merle Haggard 💜rip💜

    • @williamrolls5162
      @williamrolls5162 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello friend, how're you doing today?

  • @pauliecopez2683
    @pauliecopez2683 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    He touches your emotions. Other music doesn't. Thats why I end up listening to Merle so much. This concert is one of my favorites ❤

    • @williamrolls5162
      @williamrolls5162 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello friend, how're you doing today?

    • @anelladambrosio2513
      @anelladambrosio2513 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Quanta armonia nella tua voce.... 😊🥰😍😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇

    • @larrybill2661
      @larrybill2661 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      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.

    • @anelladambrosio2513
      @anelladambrosio2513 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@larrybill2661ciao Larry!🙋😍😘💘🌅

  • @moniquecourchesne913
    @moniquecourchesne913 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I WONDER IF HE STILL SIGNING UP THERE HOPE SO
    BECAUSE I NEVER HAD A CHANCE TO SEE HIIM LIVE
    FLY WITH YOU HAG 🦋🇨🇦

  • @davidmarshall9765
    @davidmarshall9765 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful song by one of the best country singers ever

    • @umbertocantelli2688
      @umbertocantelli2688 ปีที่แล้ว

      no one of the best.....THE BEST !!!!....

    • @anelladambrosio2513
      @anelladambrosio2513 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@umbertocantelli2688 unberto... Una delle piu belle! 🤔😊😍😘🎄

  • @silentwords7131
    @silentwords7131 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Beautiful song. I just love it and I could watch Merle for a lifetime I feel every word he sings

  • @donnaforderer1373
    @donnaforderer1373 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Beautiful song

  • @jadezee6316
    @jadezee6316 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    a remarkable song...no matter who sings it the pain of the writer is felt.....

  • @e-marketeers
    @e-marketeers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Awesome song!! I didn’t realized until years later that it was actually written by Blaze Foley. Great performance, nicely written song. Thank you Merle! Thank you Blaze!!

  • @markallen657
    @markallen657 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I feel so fortunate I got to live listing to this.. God Bless

  • @scottbarker21
    @scottbarker21 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Beautiful song and lyrics sung by such a gifted singer.

  • @margaretwilson1539
    @margaretwilson1539 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I like when Merle looks around at the audience, as if to each and every one...true performer...respect to Merle from my heart.. 🎤🎸⭐🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @ParksJim1
    @ParksJim1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favorite cover of this beautiful song. But in all fairness to its author, Blaze Foley, the correct title is "If I Could Only Fly." RIP Mr Foley💟.

  • @GRHCU
    @GRHCU 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    A true story teller my friends!! This is what music should represent
    and indeed how it should sound..

  • @elainemack1638
    @elainemack1638 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My mom absolutely loved Merle Haggard, God rest her beautiful soul, & she passed that love down to me. This is such a beautiful song.

  • @madeleineschneider2303
    @madeleineschneider2303 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Merveilleuse country musique , merci Merle

  • @jaynegamache8030
    @jaynegamache8030 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Meryl! Amazing, absolutely amazing!

    • @declankent5074
      @declankent5074 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Jayne. Your comments are very interesting to view. Hope you're good?