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................
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!
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
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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 !!
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.
@@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!
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.
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.
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.
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! ❤️🎼🎧
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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. 🎤👏
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.
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.
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!
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 ❤
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.
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...
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
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...
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
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.
Merle has been helping me since I was 20 years old getting through the tough times in my life. I always find comfort in his amazing voice and his songs. I am so grateful that he lives on through his children. He is the ROCK of my life ♥️
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.
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!!
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 💕💕💕
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 had the utmost pleasure of seeing him live one time. I wish it could have been more, but I will forever remember that special night up at Lake Tahoe, my elbows resting on the stage, and getting to see the sincerity with which he performed each and every song. RIP Merle.
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
He was the high water mark in CM... sadly, it will never be as good again... but what a tremendous legacy he has left for us. Thanks for all the great music 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's 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 the upload. This beautiful song means a lot to so many folks. I just found out how much in one instance and I just want to write this comment to dedicate me listening to it right now to Monte McClintick. He's been at home with Jesus now for a long time, but I didn't know until now this song has the place it does in his remembrance. 🙏💛🌟🙏
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
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.
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.
Oh! My how this song speaks to me lately. I lost my 19 year old son March 5, 2024. I miss him so! Well, one of these days I will fly. I will be caught up in the clouds to meet my son and the Lord in the air. Thank God for hope through the shed blood of Jesus Christ. My son was saved, and so am I. I will see him again. I Thesallonians 4:13-18
I have been listening to Merle Haggard since I was a boy I have most of his recordings he's been with me all over the country met him one time in Lavergne Tennessee he's a great guy but this recording is something really to be proud of I wonder if he knows how many people he has really touched with this song great job you've knocked it right of the park.
Now you can Fly Merle and we will all see u again one day. Thanks for your music. The balladeer for the working man. One of the greatest entertainers of my generation. Sing this one to Blaze tonight.
I buried my best friend ever in ga,2020,14yrs,1mth,5days,la z boy , from Fred Texas,I know he's waiting for me, I'll fly above to meet him someday,thanx 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.
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................
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!
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I don't know why he was tak n away, together 5o yr's...if you take one,don't leave the other alone
Prayers from Ireland ❤️
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
I dont believe anyone has ever been able to consistently write and sing poetry like Merle Haggard could.
Agree but merle didnt write this
Blaze
He does this song serious justice, but Blaze Foley wrote it.
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Love Merle’s voice and interpretation. Favorite song. Thanks you Blaze Foley for this gem.
Ĺove this song love all Merles,songxx
I could listen to this song over and over and never get tired of it. 💕💕💘❣
Like myself love this song 😂
I agree
rip myfriend.......saw you at the fresno fair before you got sick......memories.......your box car is in a park in bakersfield.....dme...
This song pulls at your heart strings. Makes me want to cry just listening to it. How true.
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 !!
A beautiful soul-touching song!! Not many artists can reach the recesses of a human's soul like Merle Haggard
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.
I NEVER get tired of this song......
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.
Blaze Foley
So so true!!!!!💘
I JUST LOVE HIS MUSIC.SAD OR. HAPPY!!
The best country singer of all time 🙏🏼🏴
@@bonniechops1greatest singer, amazing guitar player. I never knew just how much I enjoyed his music until he was gone.
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 .
Song was written by Blaze Foley. Great song!
Merle playing Blaze. Doesn’t get any better than this. R.I.P to them both.
Blaze was the original God bless him I still can’t stop thinking how Merle Does it could be any better
@@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!
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.
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.
My heart goes out to you and your dad.
Profound choice, but yeah I’m sorry you all suffered through that situation
🙏🙏 unfortunately our family knows that pain. I hope sweet memories carry you through.
@@pennybenton5607 God bless your family
Secondo me,questa canzone e una delle più belle di Merle...😟😥🤗👩❤️💋👩🥰🎸💕💝💝💝💝💝💝
a man who knows how to pull at your heart strings, fly high merle 🙏🙌
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.
Hello friend, how're you doing today?
100%
I agree 110%
absolutely true enough
What a great voice
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! ❤️🎼🎧
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.
Nice version.... but doesn't touch the original...Blake Foley RIP
Was one of my Dads favourite
Listening again on the 12 th anniversary of his passing
Just played this at my father's funeral. Other sinking sun and one more lonely night. RIP DAD thank you
@Kasen Kendall Yea! Your right know one gives ah shit
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.
yes you can
Well said 💙
God bless Blaze Foley.
This one not his, Blaze Foley!
Wish I could find a good honky tonk bar today,, just to slow dance and hold the ladies close.
Blaze Foley was one of the strangest writers/singers of his era, but he hit it on the head with this one,
Without a doubt! There will never be another like thus Beautiful Song Man!!
Yes, Blaze Foley wrote beautiful songs and Merle’s interpretation is wonderful.
I like when Merle looks around at the audience, as if to each and every one...true performer...respect to Merle from my heart.. 🎤🎸⭐🏴
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.
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!
Blaze Foley wrote this song. And it is called.If I could only Fly. The poster got the title wrong.
@@jimrodigher6759 what a beautiful song
@@TexasSapphires
I much prefer Blaze singing this...the authentic emotion gets me everytime.
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Old Blaze Foley song that got new life when Merle sings it. Great song and an even greater singer. RIP Hag.........
This is a sad song but a darn good one, done by the best country singer ever.
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.
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.
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.
Written by the great songwriter Blaze Foley
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
Nobody sings it better than Merle.
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. 🎤👏
His voice calmed you when you are feelin sad
Love him ,lost my husband after 60 years of marrige ,I cry every time I hear it and that is every day
traditional country music doesn't get any better than this; thank you Merle and the Strangers....
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.
Thats so true but sometimes it over wellems you...
Some songs are just magical and this is one, absolute class and a nod to the man Blaze Foley 👏
Written by the late Blaze Foley.A songwriter who lived and was murdered in Texas.
Sometimes I write happy songs, then some little thing goes wrong, I wish they all could make you smile........so nice!!!👍🏴
Merle Haggard a friend to the common Man.
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!!
Blaze Foley
My special special song 🎵 ❤️ 💕
Ben sounds so much like his dad. Bless all the Haggard men 🙏 🙌
Same here
Blaze wrote it, but Merle made it his own
Michelle Bishop was my late wife's name also, she always said I listened to Merle to much. Glad u like his music.
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.
There will never be another Merle
Brilliant Artist Singer/Songwriter,
Beautiful song and Voice,🎼🎸🎤🎼🎼❤
Hello 👋 beautiful
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!
The song is of Blaze Foley!
Merle was definitely right it was one of the best damn country songs that had ever been written even to this day.
I’ve Always Loved this song & Merle Haggard! 🎶♥️🎶 Thanks so much for sharing 😊
Hello beautiful
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@@williamsscott4359 ciao William!come stai?🙋😍😘❤️💋
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 ❤
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.
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...
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
One of the great songs sung by one of the great singers ----- so soulful so beautiful ----
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...
sorry to hear that, Linda.
+Linda Tucker so sorry linda but they are right they can both fly now rip both
bless you and your family miss linda
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
You can trust he has God knows
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.
🤩🤩🤩🤩
I just now listen to this song again by Merle Haggard and there is no other beautiful voice is Merle Haggard
Best male voice, I've ever heard in my life. I know singing bc , I'm a Singer for Jesus
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Merle has been helping me since I was 20 years old getting through the tough times in my life. I always find comfort in his amazing voice and his songs. I am so grateful that he lives on through his children. He is the ROCK of my life ♥️
RIP ..Blaze Foley ,,the writer and original singer of this song ..Hats off to Merle
I love Ms. Bonnie's Beautiful Smile! She was so sweet, so very glad I got to meet her. 🌹
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
Me too
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.
One of the best song writers and country singers of my generation. Praise the Lord for His gifts.
Hallelujah! Amen!
As said, Merle didn't write this one but made a brilliant job of it!!
Thank you Merle. Helped me get though a tough year. Bitter sweet listening to this song.
Agony and heartbreak converted into the highest art. Stunning.
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!!
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 💕💕💕
Amen!
Spot on bro
such a good song
if I could only fly such a beautiful song.he never sang a bad song.the greatest singer of all.
your are so right R I P 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.
I had the utmost pleasure of seeing him live one time. I wish it could have been more, but I will forever remember that special night up at Lake Tahoe, my elbows resting on the stage, and getting to see the sincerity with which he performed each and every song. RIP Merle.
So beautiful, lost my best friend, fits me to a tee, my favorite song!! Love Merle, rest in peace!!🙏🌹💖
If I could only fly
Oh my, RiP 💜 Beautiful Merle
Hello Anita. Your comments are very interesting to view. Hope you're good?
What a great song by a wonderful man! Merle was the BEST! Janelle in Houston
My mom absolutely loved Merle Haggard, God rest her beautiful soul, & she passed that love down to me. This is such a beautiful song.
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
He was the high water mark in CM... sadly, it will never be as good again... but what a tremendous legacy he has left for us. Thanks for all the great music Merle.
Merle, a beautiful song that only you could do. Nobody else could do this song like you.
Sang from his heart, one of the all time best in country music, RIP Merle. Dearly missed, don't makem like this anymore.
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
I LISTEN TO ALL HIS SONGS I LOVE THIS ONE SO MUCH.I FIND IT'S SAD BUT VERY GOOD💖💖🤝🤝🙏🙏🙏
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.
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 ❤
Hello friend, how're you doing today?
Quanta armonia nella tua voce.... 😊🥰😍😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇
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.
@@larrybill2661ciao Larry!🙋😍😘💘🌅
Thank you for the upload. This beautiful song means a lot to so many folks. I just found out how much in one instance and I just want to write this comment to dedicate me listening to it right now to Monte McClintick. He's been at home with Jesus now for a long time, but I didn't know until now this song has the place it does in his remembrance. 🙏💛🌟🙏
Beautiful heart wrenching song suung by one of the best country singers ever rip merle Jim
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.
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
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.
Hello friend, how're you doing today?
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.
If I Could Only Fly, written by Blaze Foley given The Hag treatment, what more could one ask? :) Superb!
I'm sure Blaze would give it two duck tapes up.
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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
The finest exhibition of Merle's vocal ability in existence! I listen and marvel...!
a remarkable song...no matter who sings it the pain of the writer is felt.....
Is this song not just the most beautiful smooth song you have ever heard..oh l could just crawl in his voice and sleep...love you Meryl...
Lovely song you will never get tired of listening this beautiful lyrics and arraigment
This song reminds me of home St.George Island Alaska!! Where the wind blows forever!! This Island is always full of life !!
love this song so much!!!thank you Blaze Foley and Merle Haggard!
Oh! My how this song speaks to me lately.
I lost my 19 year old son March 5, 2024.
I miss him so!
Well, one of these days I will fly.
I will be caught up in the clouds to meet my son and the Lord in the air.
Thank God for hope through the shed blood of Jesus Christ.
My son was saved, and so am I.
I will see him again.
I Thesallonians 4:13-18
So sorry to hear of your massive loss. Please stay strong for everyone around you 🙏🙏🙏☘️☘️☘️
Beautiful song and lyrics sung by such a gifted singer.
A true story teller my friends!! This is what music should represent
and indeed how it should sound..
That man certainly knew how to make good music. His band is awesome.
He does this song all its justice as he did every song he sang. He is gone. But he remains.
Great song and great guitar picking
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!
I have been listening to Merle Haggard since I was a boy I have most of his recordings he's been with me all over the country met him one time in Lavergne Tennessee he's a great guy but this recording is something really to be proud of I wonder if he knows how many people he has really touched with this song great job you've knocked it right of the park.
I lost my baby brother “”Tom”. And this song hits home,I miss him dearly
I feel so fortunate I got to live listing to this.. God Bless
This one gets to your heart for sure. 💛🏴
Absolutely amazing, no country music today can even compare to this man. Miss you Merle, to bad never had the chance to see you in concert.
wow what a truly wonderfull and perhaps underestimated song, haggard was for sure one of the top songwriters of this world.
Merle was great, but this song was written by Blaze Foley,not Merle!
Now you can Fly Merle and we will all see u again one day. Thanks for your music. The balladeer for the working man. One of the greatest entertainers of my generation. Sing this one to Blaze tonight.
One of the greatest sad songs ever. Even the violin solo sounds sad.
Beautiful song by one of the best country singers ever
no one of the best.....THE BEST !!!!....
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I buried my best friend ever in ga,2020,14yrs,1mth,5days,la z boy , from Fred Texas,I know he's waiting for me, I'll fly above to meet him someday,thanx merle
I love Merle Haggard, His songs all have so much emotion in them. He is truly the kind of country I love to listen too.
Much like Sinatra, even when he didn’t write it, performing it made it his. I’ll never hear another version close to this.
What a beautiful song...love it! Makes me sad to listen. Janelle in Houston
Some people in this world simply cannot be replaced miss you Merle
Memories of my lost teenage Son. Who died of LEAUKEMIA
So very sorry for your loss. 🙏
God Love ya..
So sorry for your loss!
I love this Merle song so much! This is my favorite version of his live performances!
Hello friend, how're you doing today?
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 to watch him sing. I only discovered him after his death. He will forever live on in his music.