My heart just breaks thinking about WIllie being the very last GREAT and REAL country music legend alive. What Nashville has done to country music is an absolute tragedy.
You know what's crazy?? My father is the soldier taking the shot in this music video. John Danny Martinez. Willie smoked a joint with him in his dressing room. My dad was the best Tejano music DJ in Austin Texas in the early 90s..Willie knew his manager and qas asked to be the lead extra...anyways #Willienelson that was my daddy. He passed now but great memories Thanks boss
Willie was amazing I wish that I could have met him. I probably would have passed out with the excitement. If the greatest Country singer's especially Willie which would have been sitting on the bus with a great big joint in his mouth. That would have been the best memory of my life. They would have to peel me off that bus. I have no doubt then that you would have been with a great man not just any old country singer's I have always loved him and he wrote and sang and I believe he was an awesome person.
It will be a sad, sad, sad day when Willie passes on. It’s hard to imagine a world without Willie, his songs and his voice. He’s pretty much outlived the best of the best. But unlike most of them he never had to have a career resurgence. He stands the test of time.
first we wish that wille spent his life - short or long that it will be - as well as he deserves. second we are very lucky: his voice will sing forever thanks video like this. don't be sad, be happy to have known it
Two great American icons - they don't come any better. Willie and Merle singing the Townes Van Zandt classic is what country music used to be all about: sincerity, honesty, and truth.
RESPECT!!!! Two Legends Of Country Music!!!! RIP Sweet Merle Haggard!!!! Country is not the same these days never will be SADLY!!!!! They all sound the same to me!
These two are pure perfection. It was a sad day when Waylon passed, but I can't imagine the world without Willie. He is supposed to perform at Farm Aid this year. Bless you, Willie.😀
To @michaelyolch79 I would agree with you! Mine too. Merle has a huge catalog of music, and I think his voice is the best! There’s a real honesty in his music. Perfect music on road trips. I’ve listened to Merle many times while travelling! Peace brother!
That steel guitar in this performance adds so much to an already amazing song. This is country music at its best. I can’t listen to most modern country.
I want the hat Meryl is wearing. My son told me where to buy them. Willie's still there. He said he smoked weed with Jimmy Carter in the WH RIP President Carter and true Christian man
2 realy legends and super countryman more one super countrysong...thanks...love RIP for my love MERLE and many tendresse for my love Willie...🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
There's only 2 singers in the world or in siber space merle haggard and Willie Nelson there is no one on earth that will ever be able to match the talent of both of them they the best singers of all time RIP merle god bless your a legend your sadly missed the world would be a better place if you were still there with respect to merle haggard and Willie Nelson
John, Don't give up.., country still lives. It's alive in Idaho..., old school country.., We're lead by the nose by the record labels. They can sell poodle country to those that don't know any better. As long as they make the big bucks... they don't care what they sell.
Wonder if any of the back up knew how famous this cover would be? Music doesn't get any better Kudos to the genius that arranged this! And to Townes Van Zandt
Here's to Willie! All you beat up old gunslingers: If you're nervous? Stage fright? Bad stuff in your life? Just listen, compadres. Happy 90th, Willie. You will forever live in our hearts.
RIP Merle Haggard. Good job and brilliant performance from both Country-Masters. A really great version from Towns Van Zandt. Love it-Thanks for upload this geme! Greetings from Germany!
Willie and Merle lend their voices perfectly to this song which is more than just a song. It's a story and they nail it perfectly. They are simply amazing. Love them both. 👍👍🙏❤✝️🇺🇸⚖
Omg my two favourite country men. Willie and Merle!!! ALWAYS wanted to sing with Willie....I grew up in Tamworth NSW, which is the Aussie Nashville Tennessee.... Can't say that I liked many Aussie country singers...They are different to American ones...
No one can compete against this talented American duo , outstanding in everything that they produce we the 🇬🇧 public love it all God bless Merle And Willie for all your contributions
...and the great Ray Benson from Asleep At The Wheel on harmony and guitar on Willie's right. (To the left in the picture...) What a performance this is!!! 😃
Townes Van Zandt said, "this song just came to me from the sky, I didnt even know what it was about." Turns out Poncho Villa had a partner whos name in Spanish ment LEFTY.
This version doesn't even touch Towns performance of this wonderful song. It's sad that such a great song writer never got the glory he deserved. There's a documentary on him called heartworn highways that's a testament to his talent, you should check it out.
But they are Immortal. These videos and recordings mean 10 generations from now will be able to see and listen to this level of class, greatness, and genius. Legends.
Absolutely! Just my opinion of course, but Charlie Daniels on fiddle in the background would have topped off this song greatly with maybe a half verse. But this was was Willie and Merle's song.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍with unforgettable forever loversongers ...thanks Merle and Willie....my two haertloving ...RIP Merle and good peace for Willie ...good live slowly with your family ...love you and so long !!!
Quelle chance d avoir cette vidéo pour pouvoir profiter de mes deux amours de côuntryloversongers...Heard and love...RIP Merle and ❤❤❤❤❤❤to Ŵillie and respects to your two family ...thanks Merle and Willie ❤❤❤😊
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Yes but this great one is still making beautiful music amd lyrics and its just such a blessing ,that we just cherrish him now and forever for all the hifts that hete for our listning pleasure to sdmire and enjoy now We love you willie uou will live forever in our hearts and minds. Thank you so much Gteat One❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Quelle bonheur d’avoir cette vidéo pour voir et écouter mes 2 côuntryloversongers wonderfull guys ...thanks Merle and Willie ❤❤❤RIP to Merle and ❤❤❤❤to Willie and respects to two family😊❤(2023/03/18) ❤ambassador entertainement thanks for posting 😊
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Adoro música country, apesar de eu não saber o significado, aqui no sul do Brasil a gente tem um estilo parecido com o Texas, só escuto música gaúcha e country, esses dois cantores são um ícone da música country, cantam demais, sou fã, alguém sabe me dizer que instrumento é esse que começa no momento 02:06 da música?
When he goes from us country music with Johnny Chris Waylon will never be the same as we have lost a lot of the old country music singers that no longer with us I been listening to old country since 1962 when I was 6 yrs old 💜❤️💙
U sing that song so well it reminds me of my Laredo day’s and yes they let me slip away and I never went back ‘ the name is Rambo ‘That’s how they new me in Nuevo Laredo 👍🏼😎 To Poncho and Lefty
Just me but these two could pass for brothers? So want a Merle hat, may he RIP, like Ole Willie, no drama queens, theaterarics, just gets the job done, making it look so easy., like a couple of old troopers. Willie in particular seems to be the country music edition, answer to Dean Martin. Two guys that aged well in their music. No small feat. Priceless performance.
My heart just breaks thinking about WIllie being the very last GREAT and REAL country music legend alive. What Nashville has done to country music is an absolute tragedy.
Talk about this all the time...will be a sad day fo sho!
Don't forget Chris another great song writing singer
Roger that!! Dwight yoakam is still around
yeah but he is not on their level. Kriss and willie are the last true legends@coophandluke3697
Loretta Lynn said it "Country is DEAD".
You know what's crazy?? My father is the soldier taking the shot in this music video. John Danny Martinez. Willie smoked a joint with him in his dressing room. My dad was the best Tejano music DJ in Austin Texas in the early 90s..Willie knew his manager and qas asked to be the lead extra...anyways #Willienelson that was my daddy. He passed now but great memories
Thanks boss
That is so cool.
Beautiful
Willie was amazing I wish that I could have met him. I probably would have passed out with the excitement. If the greatest Country singer's especially Willie which would have been sitting on the bus with a great big joint in his mouth. That would have been the best memory of my life. They would have to peel me off that bus. I have no doubt then that you would have been with a great man not just any old country singer's I have always loved him and he wrote and sang and I believe he was an awesome person.
That's awesome
Wow, all the best friend
Today's country talent doesn't even come close to just these two amazing artist.
i agree, they are the best
And they all know it, they just don’t want to acknowledge it!
Amazing to hear and see Willie Nelson and merle Hagard singing together Bout lefties they are true country legends .
Greatt
Very true
It will be a sad, sad, sad day when Willie passes on. It’s hard to imagine a world without Willie, his songs and his voice. He’s pretty much outlived the best of the best. But unlike most of them he never had to have a career resurgence. He stands the test of time.
first we wish that wille spent his life - short or long that it will be - as well as he deserves. second we are very lucky: his voice will sing forever thanks video like this. don't be sad, be happy to have known it
Listen to his song "tower of song"
Yes. But remember that Townes Van Zandt wrote this song. He was a great songwriter.
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Love willie nelson ❤
Mr. Haggard passed away April 6, 20`6. He was born April 6, 1937.
Two great American icons - they don't come any better.
Willie and Merle singing the Townes Van Zandt classic is what country music used to be all about: sincerity, honesty, and truth.
I had the privilege of seeing Merle once. I’ll never forget it!
Its really fantastic that you and me and so many fantastic people are still watching and interested in great music.
Two of the greatest entertainers and song writers ever.
Ciao Rick!😊😍😘🍀
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Thank Townes Van Zant for this.
that guitar is worth millions....
Merle is such an underrated guitarist too.
Thank you Townes Van Zandt!
Hello Jean. How are you?
Hrht
Qht
our favorite cowboy song --of ALL time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hello there Kalinda nice meeting you here
Townes Van Zandt ❤
Absolute country gold.....!! These were the good times ...
Lost my dad last year this was our hunting song.... thanks for sharing
Sympathy, it's sad to lose your hunting partner, especially when it's your dad.
RESPECT!!!! Two Legends Of Country Music!!!! RIP Sweet Merle Haggard!!!! Country is not the same these days never will be SADLY!!!!! They all sound the same to me!
Pp] poo
Yes, unfortunately. They do.
@@dianachester8106???🤔🤔
I miss Merle so damn much.
Willie and Merle, both icons! Love them both! I love this!
Hello there Rhonda nice meeting you here
Hello there Rhonda nice meeting you here
@@justiceharrison5142ciao amico!🙋😍😘💘🍀
Love how Willie always plays it differently everytime..
These two are pure perfection. It was a sad day when Waylon passed, but I can't imagine the world without Willie. He is supposed to perform at Farm Aid this year. Bless you, Willie.😀
Two iconic guitarists and singers.
Merle Haggard is the best country musician. His voice was so rich. Willie is a total legend., he has been doing it forever!
@@KyleStansfeld-zi6gc The Hag is my favorite of all time.
To @michaelyolch79 I would agree with you! Mine too. Merle has a huge catalog of music, and I think his voice is the best! There’s a real honesty in his music. Perfect music on road trips. I’ve listened to Merle many times while travelling! Peace brother!
If Willie is remembered for anything it should be this tour and album. Bringing Merle and Ray Price out to play.
OMG! Best version of the best. Willie, Willie . . .
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God Bless you Willie as I chase time myself as I’m in my 70’s you’ve been a huge part of musical life and Thank You!!!! We love you Willie ❤️🙏
That steel guitar in this performance adds so much to an already amazing song. This is country music at its best. I can’t listen to most modern country.
I agree.
I'm his fan since a was a teenager now I'm 73 and still
I want the hat Meryl is wearing. My son told me where to buy them. Willie's still there. He said he smoked weed with Jimmy Carter in the WH RIP President Carter and true Christian man
As a songwriter, this is the highest standard I hope to achieve
Hello 👋 Elizabeth.
Good luck to you.
We can use as many as we can get.
Hi.how're you.?
@@phillipwalker8827 ciao Phillip!🙋😊😍😘🌲
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Merle. Took off his hat and glasses of most respect
Amen to the great willie
So u know wrote this??? Look it up….the respect was for HIM.
The best exponents of the genre of music we love, right there together on the stage. Fantastic!
Two of what i call real Country music greats in Wille and Merle .
2 realy legends and super countryman more one super countrysong...thanks...love RIP for my love MERLE and many tendresse for my love Willie...🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
There's only 2 singers in the world or in siber space merle haggard and Willie Nelson there is no one on earth that will ever be able to match the talent of both of them they the best singers of all time
RIP merle god bless your a legend your sadly missed the world would be a better place if you were still there with respect to merle haggard and Willie Nelson
I love to hear this both fantastic guys play and sing together.Rip Merle👍
That tall guy with the long hair is one of the best guitar players alive, Ol' Ray Benson. He belongs here.
Legends transcend their genres. They just hit different. Truly great and unique men.
These two are my favorites. They can sing with anyone and they both sound good. ❤❤
You guys will forever be remembered in my heart and soul forever...😋👍😘
John, Don't give up.., country still lives. It's alive in Idaho..., old school country.., We're lead by the nose by the record labels. They can sell poodle country to those that don't know any better. As long as they make the big bucks... they don't care what they sell.
@@LizardKing0851ciao amico! 🙋♀️😊😍😘💘🌅
Two country music legends, not to mention class acts.
Wonder if any of the back up knew how famous this cover would be? Music doesn't get any better Kudos to the genius that arranged this! And to Townes Van Zandt
They knew.
It was Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel!
Here's to Willie!
All you beat up old gunslingers:
If you're nervous? Stage fright? Bad stuff in your life?
Just listen, compadres.
Happy 90th, Willie.
You will forever live in our hearts.
Pure brilliance
RIP Merle Haggard.
Good job and brilliant performance from both Country-Masters.
A really great version from Towns Van Zandt.
Love it-Thanks for upload this geme!
Greetings from Germany!
Merle,what a great voice
So much talent. Wish we had that now
who could not love Willie and Merle
Willie and Merle lend their voices perfectly to this song which is more than just a song. It's a story and they nail it perfectly. They are simply amazing. Love them both. 👍👍🙏❤✝️🇺🇸⚖
Hello there Shirley nice meeting you here
@@justiceharrison5142 ciao amico!🙋😍😘💓🌲
@@anelladambrosio2513 how are you doing today?
@@justiceharrison5142 da dove scrivi tesoro? Io da milano... 🤔😊🥰😍😘
I can't listen to this without braking up into tears.....same with just breath.......so good and so relatable for me.
One of my favorite songs
I never get tired of hearing the song
These are the results when you get to Legends together
Two greats, doing what they do best. Love this
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Omg my two favourite country men.
Willie and Merle!!!
ALWAYS wanted to sing with Willie....I grew up in Tamworth NSW, which is the Aussie Nashville Tennessee.... Can't say that I liked many Aussie country singers...They are different to American ones...
No one can compete against this talented American duo , outstanding in everything that they produce we the 🇬🇧 public love it all God bless Merle And Willie for all your contributions
Can´t get any better!!!
top notch!!!!!!!!!!
Wow, what a great performance!!!
My grandfather used to sing like Willie. Timing in a different time zone. Ha
Just like modern Bob Dylan, I guess they do get bored of the same ol' timing
This music will never be surpassed
2 of the all time greatest!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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Amazing love these two and this song
Brings chills down my spine everytime ❤
Willie Nelson's gift is that the phase he sings is rightl
...and the great Ray Benson from Asleep At The Wheel on harmony and guitar on Willie's right. (To the left in the picture...)
What a performance this is!!! 😃
Thanks. I wondered who it was.
I like this song in its original slower version better, it's a beautiful song so no need to rush it.
I dug it now fellow babies, a righteous tune and righteous performers, epic and eternal. Thank you Willie, Towns and Mearl.
I like american country music, singer like Willie and Merle there's few, They're both icons, we can't forget it
Townes Van Zandt said, "this song just came to me from the sky, I didnt even know what it was about." Turns out Poncho Villa had a partner whos name in Spanish ment LEFTY.
Thank you for that. I never knew that either ❤️
I saw Townes sing this... wow memorable!
his name was pancho villa
it's "Pancho Villa" I am Mexican and thanks for the information
This version doesn't even touch Towns performance of this wonderful song. It's sad that such a great song writer never got the glory he deserved. There's a documentary on him called heartworn highways that's a testament to his talent, you should check it out.
AMEN! It's sad. Fans of real country music are all sad that the great talents are all slipping away one by one.
But they are Immortal. These videos and recordings mean 10 generations from now will be able to see and listen to this level of class, greatness, and genius. Legends.
Now that's music!
Very Fine! I love them - Merle and Willie.
Aqui en asuncion mita jutiapa. Disfrutando estos 2 grandes exponentes de la musica countri. Nelson es una leyenda
Por soempre
Michas bendiciones.
Fantastic singer with wonderful voice
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Après toutes ces années toujours un immense plaisir a vous entendre merci
Ich werde Willi Nelson nie vergessen ,er ist ein Grossartiger Gitarrist .
It just doesn’t get any better than that
Absolutely! Just my opinion of course, but Charlie Daniels on fiddle in the background would have topped off this song greatly with maybe a half verse. But this was was Willie and Merle's song.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍with unforgettable forever loversongers ...thanks Merle and Willie....my two haertloving ...RIP Merle and good peace for Willie ...good live slowly with your family ...love you and so long !!!
Quelle chance d avoir cette vidéo pour pouvoir profiter de mes deux amours de côuntryloversongers...Heard and love...RIP Merle and ❤❤❤❤❤❤to Ŵillie and respects to your two family ...thanks Merle and Willie ❤❤❤😊
WOW, Willie N, best singer EVER! John P.
LOVE THIS SONG AND PERFORMANCE!!!
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@WillieNelson-xv2lg Absolutely, for a long time. Loved seeing you and Merle Haggard do this song. It's my most favorite ever.
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Bob Dylan brought me to this video.. I’m listening to the songs as I read his book The Philosophy of Modern Song … thanks Bob
Willi ti voglio bene e Dio ti benedica sei un grande artista .
Lo mejor de lo mejor, jamas se juntaran dos grandes de ese nivel.
Real country music. There's fewer and fewer of the guys that actually sing them. Today it's pop music with a twang in their voices.
Mythological. The men and the song.
Just incredible.
❤❤. Rest in Peace and Love ❤❤
❤❤. Merle Haggard ❤❤
Yes but this great one is still making beautiful music amd lyrics and its just such a blessing ,that we just cherrish him now and forever for all the hifts that hete for our listning pleasure to sdmire and enjoy now
We love you willie uou will live forever in our hearts and minds.
Thank you so much
Gteat One❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Especial, llega al corazón
Quelle bonheur d’avoir cette vidéo pour voir et écouter mes 2 côuntryloversongers wonderfull guys ...thanks Merle and Willie ❤❤❤RIP to Merle and ❤❤❤❤to Willie and respects to two family😊❤(2023/03/18) ❤ambassador entertainement thanks for posting 😊
WILLIE NELSON ... MERLLE HAGGARD ... MAGNÍFICO!!! HELIANA SÃO PAULO BRASIL...❤️👍
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You are The Man - WILLIE❤
I agree it just breaks my heart all the great ones are gone thk god we have there 🎵🎶 music rip my friends love betsy amen 🙏 amen 🙏❤🙏❤
That's great. Love this song
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Siamo dei previlegiati, ad avere ancora Willie con noi... Rip.. Merle... 😊😊😍😍😇😇💔🙏
Damn, what a beautiful musical!!!!!!!
I love Willie and I especially love this song but damn guys slow it down a bit this song has more soul to it when sung at a better pace in my opinion
Voz maravilhosa Willie🎉🎉🎉
Willie was best ever
Adoro música country, apesar de eu não saber o significado, aqui no sul do Brasil a gente tem um estilo parecido com o Texas, só escuto música gaúcha e country, esses dois cantores são um ícone da música country, cantam demais, sou fã, alguém sabe me dizer que instrumento é esse que começa no momento 02:06 da música?
Guitarra havaiana
guitarra havaiana e a gaita de sopro
they are vry good
@@ronaldoidc9228 Obrigado pela informação.
@@giovanniaraujo8635, concordo plenamente, baita cantor!
When he goes from us country music with Johnny Chris Waylon will never be the same as we have lost a lot of the old country music singers that no longer with us I been listening to old country since 1962 when I was 6 yrs old 💜❤️💙
Don't forget Townes.
Um Brasileiro apaixonado por vocês essas lindas melodias faz um bem que só quem tem paixão por coisas boas sabe o que eu quero dizer
Tai uma verdade, acostumamos nossos ouvidos com música de qualidade, pra nós qualquer coisa não e música e só barulho...
Sem palavras ❤
U sing that song so well it reminds me of my Laredo day’s and yes they let me slip away and I never went back ‘ the name is Rambo ‘That’s how they new me in Nuevo Laredo 👍🏼😎 To Poncho and Lefty
Just me but these two could pass for brothers?
So want a Merle hat, may he RIP, like Ole Willie, no drama queens, theaterarics, just gets the job done, making it look so easy., like a couple of old troopers. Willie in particular seems to be the country music edition, answer to Dean Martin.
Two guys that aged well in their music. No small feat.
Priceless performance.
Willie is my man….