Merle Haggard - "If I Could Only Fly" (Full Album Stream)

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  • @James-nz2tk
    @James-nz2tk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    This song reaches down into a soul I sometimes doubt is there... & pulls it up into the sunlight.
    I discovered it years ago & go back to it religiously when I am feeling blue.
    I cry every time I listen to it, but they are happy tears because I think of my family & of my girl, & realise they are still here & so am I,
    & I find the strength to put one foot in front of the other & be the man I need to be.
    I’m so lucky, & this song reminds me.

  • @patriciaskinner2512
    @patriciaskinner2512 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Merle was my brother's favorite country singer and evertime I listen to him I feel like I can hold on to a little piece of him,because I know he has listened to all Merle songs a bunch of times. I miss my brother more than I can put into words. I wish I could fly I would definitely fly to where he is
    Thanks Merle for all the memories ❤ ❤

  • @karenbritt8888
    @karenbritt8888 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY MERLE HAGGARD ❤❤❤ YOU CAN FLY NOW. WE ALL MISS YOU.GOD LOVE YA. AND BLESS YOU'RE FAMILY ❤❤❤

    • @OyvindHolmstrøm-v3c
      @OyvindHolmstrøm-v3c 3 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      Very Well Spoken Sir, Oh Yeah, Bless Him. ❤

    • @karenbritt8888
      @karenbritt8888 2 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @OyvindHolmstrøm-v3c amen

  • @travisgold5221
    @travisgold5221 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    A beautifully written song being sang by a beautifully talented storyteller. RIP HAG. RIP FOLEY.

  • @HardRockMiner
    @HardRockMiner 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Merle and Blaze are together now. Soon, the luckiest of us will be there with them.

  • @dalegriffin6768
    @dalegriffin6768 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    We played this song at my older brothers funeral,its one of the saddest songs ever written,my brother loved it, i hope he is happy now because he battled depression and was very intelligent person,he was reading alot of philosophy and was preparing for his death.I really felt guilty for a long time about his death,but im finally getting to where i can deal with it now,i just live for the moment and appreciate every minute of the day,to anyone that has a sibling or child that has committed suicide i pray that you are able to deal with it and that there is help for those suffering from depression,God bless and wish everyone the best..

  • @littleogeechee223
    @littleogeechee223 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Merle you were the GOAT, son! Sing this to my beautiful little mama from me when you see her up there! I love you both!

  • @gavinporter9022
    @gavinporter9022 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Merle was my Dads favorite singer, and this song really makes me think of him. What I wouldn't do to hear and see you one more time. This song is so hard to listen to, but it reminds me that he isn't far away. Love and miss you pops ❤

    • @randysrhythm
      @randysrhythm ปีที่แล้ว

      Just heard this last night for the first time. Those were my exact thoughts, my dad 👍🏻

    • @wendellhughes7753
      @wendellhughes7753 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me too

    • @jeffreygolczewski9199
      @jeffreygolczewski9199 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me three

  • @DeepCDriller
    @DeepCDriller 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I miss this voice
    Got to see him a dozen times or so.
    What a legend...

    • @jaykoepke9250
      @jaykoepke9250 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      JoneseyBhoy check out his sons they kick

    • @lindawadley6077
      @lindawadley6077 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jay Koepke Yes they are very very good and sound much like their dad then has a son that I hope will follow in their shoes I love them all

  • @anitaschvitz9749
    @anitaschvitz9749 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    My favorite singer of all. Saw him a bunch of times, my favorite was in '83 ( I was 18 years old) at Billy bob's in Fort Worth stockyards. I was 20' away and eating dinner while Mighty Merle sat in a chair with a guitar and played dinner music.

  • @ianburry5629
    @ianburry5629 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great singer that he was...and make no mistake...he was a great singer...Merle was just singing a song...when Blaze sang it he was singing his life...there's a very big difference.

  • @lakerat3
    @lakerat3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Thanks to my hero for doing Blaze song memorable for both of you. RIP to both

  • @jakusings8352
    @jakusings8352 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Just lost my dog.. I miss him so much.. this song just feels right

    • @lornatremain3241
      @lornatremain3241 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Losing a dog goes straight to the soul. ❤

  • @jonnjones6925
    @jonnjones6925 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the Hag with all my heart!!!❤️🤠🫶🔥😎 forget about it!!! One of the greats of this era!!!🤠😎❤️❤️‍🔥🙏

  • @paulinekenny8667
    @paulinekenny8667 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    one of my favourite's ,but they were all my favourite's. you were special Merle,, God Bless 💚💚💚💚

  • @brianreeder5954
    @brianreeder5954 8 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    the 10 who dislike actually have a very difficult time baring the song from past or present pain.

  • @JoeMeier-ip8ft
    @JoeMeier-ip8ft 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    A beautiful love song. To my departed. See ya soon.

  • @lyallg7925
    @lyallg7925 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Listen to Merle for more than 2 minutes and I have tears in my eyes.

  • @jesseorona7737
    @jesseorona7737 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Remember when Country would sing to your ears and heart.Give me Patsy,Jones,Rodriguez,Price or Robbins the working man blues and let's go back to thanking GOD,waving the flag and respecting our Constitution.

    • @johnhenry9743
      @johnhenry9743 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    • @triciaduck7561
      @triciaduck7561 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I know what you mean . My soulmate has been gone since September 17, 2015

    • @deanomyfundsarelow4606
      @deanomyfundsarelow4606 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Miss you Bob

  • @kevinmcminn5954
    @kevinmcminn5954 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This song means so much to me. If you ever loved a women and are separated by distance, you'll understand this song completely. The longing never ends.

    • @owen7341
      @owen7341 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes.

  • @wambuguenergy7635
    @wambuguenergy7635 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What a lovely life you had Merle, your Music has made me what i am. RIP. George

  • @Hagfan789
    @Hagfan789 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I remember the first time I heard this song...It was at a HAG show right before this album was released. Great stuff. Album released in 2000 titled, "If I Could Only Fly".

  • @coolohiobreeze2037
    @coolohiobreeze2037 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love you Merle. Miss you so much. All I had to do was hear your voice and it would make me smile. Still does.......... Yeah. I miss you.

  • @wolfmamglass2911
    @wolfmamglass2911 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Beautiful song Merle Haggard The Legend

    • @sickboy3883
      @sickboy3883 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's actually written by another legend, the late Blaze Foley

  • @stephanies564
    @stephanies564 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Written by Blaze Foley, made a hit by Merle.

  • @eduardomotta8177
    @eduardomotta8177 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    If we could only fly
    There'd be no more lonely nights
    Beautiful song Merle Haggard

  • @brianscott6949
    @brianscott6949 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Every time I hear this song, I miss my wife even more.

    • @kathleenmills1956
      @kathleenmills1956 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ❤️

    • @joshuac1285
      @joshuac1285 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🙏🏻

    • @gbok8310
      @gbok8310 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Everytime I listen to this song, I read your comment and cry.

    • @kinnyvogele7688
      @kinnyvogele7688 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I’m sorry for your loss pard. Hopefully one day you’ll see her again.

    • @ncfourni
      @ncfourni ปีที่แล้ว

      How beautiful to have a love that sings to you; what a wonderful gift to find love, however brief, it is never long enough.

  • @kevinfoss5461
    @kevinfoss5461 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I miss my grandma so much this makes me think of her

  • @sisterresister2532
    @sisterresister2532 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow. May your nights be full of all the love and companionship surrounding you now. If I could only fly I would be where I am loved.

  • @katmandew2152
    @katmandew2152 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just great writing and performance. Life CHANGING for me
    Thanks.

  • @patsyeast1584
    @patsyeast1584 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Sing a song for me in Heaven ...I will see you there one day ..Rest in Peace sweet Merle

    • @owen7341
      @owen7341 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Merles up their kickin so much ass

  • @susanholt9119
    @susanholt9119 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    GOD BLESS YOU MERLE.. YOU HELPED ME TO LIVE A BETTER LIFE AND MADE GRAT MEMORYS FOR LATER ON. THANK- YOU FOR SHARING YOURSELF WITH US.

  • @joyceb.sachsesachse1242
    @joyceb.sachsesachse1242 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Blaze Foley is the writer of this song . Look up his few records he gave to us until he was shot , perfecting a old man from his son who abused him and stole the old man's welfare checks . It happen in Texas, Austin, I believe........ Merle is king with a song called Kern River , but there are hobo song writers out there like Blaze and Towns Van Zandt, you need to listen to , a lot of them had mental issues and did not fit in with music folks , but were song writers up there with the best ....please look them up and listen to these guys...they will break your heart and leave you humble and leave you a better person for doing so...

    • @austinphotographer
      @austinphotographer ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Joyce, I photographed Blaze's first CD Oval Room and I am remiss how Merle doesn't pay much credit to Blaze for this song but it did put Blaze on the map for which I'm grateful. I like Blaze's version better. And Townes, I got one photo on Live & Obscure and both Blaze and Townes were great friends of mine, more so Blaze. we were like brothers. He let me know we shared the same last name (Fuller) in an embarrassing for me way but it all worked out.

  • @maireadpower6475
    @maireadpower6475 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this song ❤️❤️🇮🇪🇮🇪

  • @davebargo9844
    @davebargo9844 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow first I have heard him sing this version my new favorite !!

  • @OyvindHolmstrøm-v3c
    @OyvindHolmstrøm-v3c 5 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Merle Haggards Best Song.❤

    • @OyvindHolmstrøm-v3c
      @OyvindHolmstrøm-v3c 3 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      When became Merle Haggard a hero like Johnny Cash, do someone know it??😮

  • @oldguy3074
    @oldguy3074 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Holy crap ! How did i miss this ? written by Blaze Foley check him out !

  • @isaacnewlin7645
    @isaacnewlin7645 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love ol Merle an not trying to pick on him but it gets me everytime i hear him do this song that I've never heard him give any credit to Blaze...

  • @maireadpower6475
    @maireadpower6475 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Powerful song ❤️❤️💚I think a lot of us in these times feel the same way.. maybe it's just me 🤔

    • @allenhughes12
      @allenhughes12 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    • @myrabrock481
      @myrabrock481 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know I feel this way. Oh if I could go back to the good times.

  • @katmandew2152
    @katmandew2152 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There is no " I can't" my dear girl
    God is with you sweetie.

  • @jameschambers7457
    @jameschambers7457 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    2022 and u still make me cry

  • @brendenwilson8316
    @brendenwilson8316 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is music for the soul...

  • @moniqueaudet7129
    @moniqueaudet7129 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful song ❤ love it

  • @anelladambrosio2513
    @anelladambrosio2513 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amo questa canzone!una delle più belle di Merle...😊🥰😍😍😍💘💕💕💕💕

  • @austinduenas7934
    @austinduenas7934 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A Blaze Foley original about leaving his wife.. covered by Merle Haggard. He has the same authenticity playing this as blaze did. What a great cover.

  • @jerryhopper1685
    @jerryhopper1685 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a awesome song thank you Hagg 🎸🎸🎸

  • @chrisjohnson4095
    @chrisjohnson4095 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you Merle

  • @marylouguidry7286
    @marylouguidry7286 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

  • @mainmaines
    @mainmaines ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best version of this song

    • @bustercherry8734
      @bustercherry8734 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nah. Not gonna beat Blaze. Maybe not the album version so much. His singing is a lot better on the live version. The best version.
      th-cam.com/video/BBx8fRP_UxM/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=BlazeFoley-Topic

  • @stephendobson6472
    @stephendobson6472 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How great is this?

  • @kimberlycorneal8694
    @kimberlycorneal8694 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Idk why but it makes me think of my mom she passed may 25,2015

  • @cityzen2717
    @cityzen2717 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    If you dream about flying, it's supposed to mean you are in a situation you wish to escape.

    • @owen7341
      @owen7341 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      This comment reminds me so much of how ppl talk in pokemon gameboy games

    • @owen7341
      @owen7341 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      All vague and deep and unsolicited

    • @owen7341
      @owen7341 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Im not tryna talk shit. Im grateful u posted this

  • @snaggletooth7031
    @snaggletooth7031 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    i could smoke n listn to the hag all day n nite..(i no .this is a blaze foley tune) R.I.P M.H

  • @clydeange3425
    @clydeange3425 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very lovely song

  • @xine9992
    @xine9992 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A beautiful surprise on My Mix.

  • @hesousa8488
    @hesousa8488 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Música maravilhosa

  • @mikekossnar8362
    @mikekossnar8362 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You can fly now, Merle

  • @edwardlouiscampbelljr8638
    @edwardlouiscampbelljr8638 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    just cant beat a hag song

  • @juanperianez5471
    @juanperianez5471 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Único e irrepetible el mas grande

  • @jamesdamelio8158
    @jamesdamelio8158 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I would leave this world right now

  • @stansmith2824
    @stansmith2824 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    TellUm Jones sent ya!
    🇱🇷❤🤘😎🤘❤🇱🇷

  • @Dylanesque
    @Dylanesque ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Somewhere Boy brought me to this place.

  • @timothycrouch5922
    @timothycrouch5922 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The man that's it

  • @royacree5227
    @royacree5227 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Exactly the way Blaze sang it….

  • @georgepayne1242
    @georgepayne1242 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    that's how I feel

  • @jamesdamelio8158
    @jamesdamelio8158 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    If I could only fly

  • @bagoesv.leeuwen7413
    @bagoesv.leeuwen7413 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you. Blaze Foley

  • @rileykunk7178
    @rileykunk7178 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    ya

  • @RobinHarper-tv9ih
    @RobinHarper-tv9ih 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Almost a year,mama left,it’s rough on daddy 😢

  • @TracieHump
    @TracieHump ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh my gawd!!!!!

  • @garinowens8021
    @garinowens8021 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Poetry.

  • @wgrimm88
    @wgrimm88 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Blaze Foley !!!!

  • @BigMikeD10001
    @BigMikeD10001 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    cool

  • @curtisgriggs9867
    @curtisgriggs9867 ปีที่แล้ว

    Blaze Foley

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

    Blaze Foley the king! Remember the song is his. Arrogant singers sing it as their own. Shame.

  • @georgebird39
    @georgebird39 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Blaze foley song

  • @georgebird39
    @georgebird39 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Blaze version is best

  • @LostJukeboxVolumes
    @LostJukeboxVolumes 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My Name is Doris Hi

  • @MRFUCR
    @MRFUCR 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is Blaze ,ffs

    • @ranunculusrepens3726
      @ranunculusrepens3726 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No. It’s Merle doing the cover. I thought the same for a split second. Amazing.

  • @billmervyn1645
    @billmervyn1645 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    They're all gone now... Willie and Kris are around (thank God) , but after them.. then what?

  • @realitycheck7556
    @realitycheck7556 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love Merle but Blazes original is better, sorry Merle.

    • @oigloriousoi
      @oigloriousoi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There are earlier versions of Merle doing it that are amazing

    • @myrabrock481
      @myrabrock481 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I love Merle

    • @nicolasdelaforge7420
      @nicolasdelaforge7420 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's never sang this awful... was he just awakened from sleep?
      Nichols has a great version but I'll have to listen to Foley's.

    • @scooter661133
      @scooter661133 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      awful? hes just old
      @@nicolasdelaforge7420

  • @royzee28
    @royzee28 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    26 brain dead December 2019

    • @owen7341
      @owen7341 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same

  • @murph3001
    @murph3001 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sorry I may be wrong BUT this isn't Merle !

    • @scooter661133
      @scooter661133 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      it is, old merle

  • @delcaplette7676
    @delcaplette7676 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I miss you my Laurie girl. God I miss you.

  • @Bennyndorothy2121
    @Bennyndorothy2121 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ll miss you till the day I die my puppy 💔

  • @jondixon1392
    @jondixon1392 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Much more comes from Blaze