2 of my all time favorites singing there. George Jones and Merle Haggard are just so good. When Merle sang about prison he was speaking from authority.
This is my Father's music and at the time, I really didn't care for country. But now that I'm older, I have a better appreciation of the great singers like Jones & Haggard. They did have great music back in the day.
These two are my all time favorites. Merle stood for the working man and George liked the skull protector hair and polyester suits. I got to see George and Merle in different venues back in the 90’s. Talk about a bucket list item.
5:48 Concerning George Jones' hair. About 12 years ago when I was 18, I was seeing a lovely little lady from Missouri. I'm from Oklahoma, and she would drive down and we would often sit at my local lake until the sun came up. She told me that her mom worked for Walmart and that near where she lived, Walmart would put on these big festival concerts, and her mom helped run it. She said she actually got to be around George Jones backstage, and she didn't even know who he was. She said she thought it was just a random old grandpa. My mind was blown not only did she get to be around him, but she didn't even know who he was. He was and is one of my top favorite artists, so I was envious too. Lol One of the things she said she noticed about him was his hair. And she said it looked thin on top.. But he is/was old, so that's to be expected.
George belongs in the PDC, LOL. I love your reaction, to his voice. He is a national treasure to country music. Thank you for being so kind and loving to a genre that has left those of us who appreciate real, country music.
Oh wow! 2 of the greatest country legends ever was!! Love this good ol traditional country music!!! Window Up Above is a song u would want to react to by George Jones..love ur reaction to this song!
They were 2 of the greatest. George has a song called Who's gonna fill their shoes. But watch the video so you can see who all he's talking about. Also Conway Twitty has great songs like Goodbye time, Slow hand and You've never been this far before
Two originals who lived so many of these songs Britt. Also try some Johnny Paycheck he fits right in with these two plus he was in George Jones band early on & also wrote so many hits for other artists.
I believe it was San Quentin prison. Not sure what he was in for but Johnny''s performance is what turnedvhis life around and put him on the road to being a star.
Two of my favorite singers! :) Merle used to make a little fun out of George (in a friendly way!) and imitated him on stage. Like in this performence. They werde good friends. Made two albums together. :)
George Jones had a good show in the 90's called the George Jones Show, and he had Merle Haggard on it. On the show he would have other country artists sitting and talking with him in a living room setting, and they would tell stories and sometimes sing. Then they would cut to a live performance with either George or the guests. Full episodes are uploaded on TH-cam.
Not a single person has yet to react to tim McGraw my old friend, I promise you will enjoy this song, it's the kind of song that brings forward memories long forgotten some smiles and tears.
The judge sent Merle to the notorious San Quentin prison because he kept escaping jail when he would get caught doing petty crimes. He and a friend broke into the back of a restaurant near to get money. They found the door was unlocked, and then inside discovered that there were workers and the restaurant was open and serving people. They got chased out and escaped in their car. Soon a cop pulled them over and Merle ran. He ran to a nearby train station to hop a train, but it was empty because it was Christmas. That's where he got caught. The next day or so, while he was being processed in jail, he saw an opportunity to escape and literally walked out the front door. They caught him later, making his way to his brother's place. He had escaped jail multiple times, so the judge decided to sentence him to the maximum security prison. He served a couple of years and got out early on good behavior. Many years later, California Governor Ronald Reagan gave him a full pardon. Merle said that was the second most important day of his life. The first important day of his life being when his dad passed away when he was 8-9. And yes, Merle did see Johnny perform while he was in prison. There's a video of Merle doing impressions of artists including Johnny Cash, and then those artists including Johnny Cash come out and sing with him.
Love both of them but ‘The Hag’ is my all time favorite. You should check out anything Merle from his live Austin City Limits performances. ♥️ And Merle is pronounced like, rhymes with ‘pearl.’
Those ACL shows were always good. He had the catalog of music to go all over the place, the ‘seasoned’, smooth baritone, and a desire for his band, including himself, to put on a great show.
I heard George say his favorite song from Merle is "Today I Started Loving You Again". He also loved Merle's song called "Footlights". I think I learned this from watching the episode of the George Jones show in which Merle was the guest. It's on TH-cam.
There's an awesome and more modern rendition/cover of "Yesterday's Wine" done by George Jones, Jamey Johnson, and Blackberry Smoke. There's a music video for it.
This is a Merle (pronounced Murle) Haggard song...The way I am, . One of his greatist. Try "I think I'll just stay here and drink" Upbeat and lots of solos.
Back in the day George was part of the PDC in his younger days. Read his autobiography sometime - many women. Lots of alcohol and drugs too but always a legendary singer! 😳
Love these guys! Idk Merle Haggard personally, but I did George & definitely miss him. Oh ya...Merle's name is pronounced Murl & he was in San Quentin Johnny Cash was only there to Sing. That's when Merle Haggard decided That's what he wanted to do. He did & was great at it!! Try George Jones....I don't need your Rocking Chair!!
George was for sure a PDC founder. Conway Twitty was a contemporary who had the ladies going crazy as well, but he definitly was aiming for that. George was just foolin' around.
"My favorite singer since Hank Williams Sr." - George Jones George got to meet Hank Sr when he was 15. He told the story, and said he used to imitate Hank Sr's singing. When the woman walked him into the house and introduced him to Hank, she told Hank, "He sings just like you." To which Hank Sr. told George, "I used to sing like Roy Acuff. But then I learned that they already had a Roy Acuff." (Acuff being another legend artist and country music promoter that came before Hank Sr) So in a riddle kind of way, he was giving George advice and telling he should find his own sound instead of trying to imitate others. And I'm glad he did, because George was specially unique in his own way, much like Hank Sr was.
To understand George Jones you have to play choices of great song choices is by far away my favorite because it is a real real country the name of it is called choices thank you
Merle was in San Quentin Prison. He was transferred there from the Bakersfield Jail after an escape attempt. He had been convicted of robbing a local roadhouse. He did three years.
If you like deep voices you need to listen to Trace Adkins. I recommend his song Arlington. But he has one of the deepest voices in country music history.
"Yesterdays Wine" was a George an Merle duet from their album, A Taste of Yesterday's Wine, the other two songs were Merle's. The prison was San Quinten. Merle's song "Mama Tried" claimed he turned 21 in prison doin' life without parole, No one could steer him right but Mama tried. The Yesterdays Wine album is a great one.
Britt- listen to the song Jones did in the late 90s called "Tied to a Stone"... he does a voice drop that'll make your hair stand up... I believe he hits just about every note in the vocal spectrum in one breath... which is why folks loved this man so much! th-cam.com/video/e5gm2x3H9y0/w-d-xo.html
Theres just a few singer's that can't be replaced. God himself made the mold for them and after the first the mold was broken. George, Merle, Johnny cash, Waylon, Elvis, willie. Alan Jackson, George Straight and maybe a couple more. There will never be another like these guys
Opossum are known for playing dead when startled or cornered, George nearly Drank himself to death several times , he stated that he was just playing opossum , from that point on he was known as “The Opossum”. he would get so Drunk that he couldn’t perform his scheduled concerts, so he was also known as “NO SHOW JONES “ !
Hi, Britt. New supporter. Don’t know why my name doesn’t come but it’s Folsom Prison. I met Merle when I was 13. We stayed friends until he passed. He was quiet, kind, and was sooo funny. Cara Nunez
Merle Haggard was in and out of prison. He went to the same court Merle went to San quinton prison for robbing a roadhouse and trying to break out of it a previous prison. And while he was there, Johnny Cash performed.
George Jones was famous for his drinking. He missed so many performances he got the got the nickname, No Show Jones! They hid all the car keys to keep him from driving, So he took the riding mower and drove it to the local bar!
Going back to Jones and Haggard is going back to two legends that wrote and performed OLD school country music that I grew up with, next check out some Conway Twitty.
Merle got locked up for armed robbery, I believe. He got a pardon from then Governor Ronald Reagan, years later he preformed for President Reagan and thanked him. I heard he was born in a boxcar too, but I am not sure that is true. It could be, he was about my dad's age. People were moving around a lot in the 1930's so I can believe there were a few births, and conceptions, in boxcars. I wish we had stars like these two today. Merle and Ernest Tubb doing "Walking the Floor Over You" was a great performance too. Merle had a voice that blended well but was great on its own. Good reaction. Good luck on the 100k, maybe it will be a great Easter present for you?
@@brittreacts my pleasure, it’s a newer song but I believe “The Father, My Son, and The Holy Ghost” would be a song you’d like too. It’s by Craig Morgan.
MERLE!! Rhymes with GIRL! only one syllable. Thank you, darlin'. I enjoy your reaction to songs, especially older "stuff."
Merle and girl both have 2 syllables
2 of my all time favorites singing there. George Jones and Merle Haggard are just so good. When Merle sang about prison he was speaking from authority.
they are great!!
Merle was in San Quentin when Cash performed there. He was paroled in 1960, and later pardoned by Ronald Reagan.
He wrote this tune.
This is my Father's music and at the time, I really didn't care for country. But now that I'm older, I have a better appreciation of the great singers like Jones & Haggard. They did have great music back in the day.
So many are gone now ! It hurts my heart to think about it! RIP
Their music always took you exactly where they wanted you to go
its just that good!
These two are my all time favorites. Merle stood for the working man and George liked the skull protector hair and polyester suits. I got to see George and Merle in different venues back in the 90’s. Talk about a bucket list item.
5:48 Concerning George Jones' hair. About 12 years ago when I was 18, I was seeing a lovely little lady from Missouri. I'm from Oklahoma, and she would drive down and we would often sit at my local lake until the sun came up.
She told me that her mom worked for Walmart and that near where she lived, Walmart would put on these big festival concerts, and her mom helped run it. She said she actually got to be around George Jones backstage, and she didn't even know who he was. She said she thought it was just a random old grandpa.
My mind was blown not only did she get to be around him, but she didn't even know who he was. He was and is one of my top favorite artists, so I was envious too. Lol
One of the things she said she noticed about him was his hair. And she said it looked thin on top.. But he is/was old, so that's to be expected.
“Folsom Prison blues” live at San Quentin is when Merle (Murl) was there.
Britt, you hit the nail on the head. When George dropped his voice low, you are RIGHT. The women went nuts.
These are two of the greatest country singers ever in country music. They are truly legendary and there will never be any singers like them again.
..you really will enjoy Merle's tribute to Elvis(there is a live performance out there it's titled: FROM GRACELAND TO THE PROMISED LAND
George belongs in the PDC, LOL. I love your reaction, to his voice. He is a national treasure to country music. Thank you for being so kind and loving to a genre that has left those of us who appreciate real, country music.
Two of the greatest singing real country music. Loved your reaction Britt 💙. The road to 100k is now a short stroll
His voice has always been amazing, but he took it to a new level this time...fantastic!!!
facts!
George Jones was one of the best singers of all time!
Oh wow! 2 of the greatest country legends ever was!! Love this good ol traditional country music!!! Window Up Above is a song u would want to react to by George Jones..love ur reaction to this song!
A great duet is George Jones and Vestal Goodman singing Angel Band. Vestal starts singing and George joins her to sing. The live version is best.
They were 2 of the greatest. George has a song called Who's gonna fill their shoes. But watch the video so you can see who all he's talking about. Also Conway Twitty has great songs like Goodbye time, Slow hand and You've never been this far before
Two originals who lived so many of these songs Britt. Also try some Johnny Paycheck he fits right in with these two plus he was in George Jones band early on & also wrote so many hits for other artists.
Beyond awesome, absolutely love this type of singing and country music, it just goes so deep to my soul and relaxes me 😊😊😊
Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for watching!
I believe it was San Quentin prison. Not sure what he was in for but Johnny''s performance is what turnedvhis life around and put him on the road to being a star.
Lots of AquaNet hairspray to keep that hair perfectly coiffed 👵🏼☮️💜
Two of the best of all time , and great friends. Both are great by themselves but together is magical.
Two of my favorite singers! :)
Merle used to make a little fun out of George (in a friendly way!) and imitated him on stage. Like in this performence.
They werde good friends. Made two albums together. :)
George Jones had a good show in the 90's called the George Jones Show, and he had Merle Haggard on it.
On the show he would have other country artists sitting and talking with him in a living room setting, and they would tell stories and sometimes sing. Then they would cut to a live performance with either George or the guests.
Full episodes are uploaded on TH-cam.
Not a single person has yet to react to tim McGraw my old friend, I promise you will enjoy this song, it's the kind of song that brings forward memories long forgotten some smiles and tears.
Thanks!
Folsom Prison, I believe. Two of the true greats!
they are always and forever the best Ever country singers
Two of the best....merle has some great songs and he is a great writer with a great voice. RIP boys !
I had the pleasure of seeing Merle sing, as front performer at a Bob Dylan concert.
YESSSSS, THAT WAS MERLE BRITT, INSANE STUFF! 😮 SAN QUENTIN 😊
The judge sent Merle to the notorious San Quentin prison because he kept escaping jail when he would get caught doing petty crimes.
He and a friend broke into the back of a restaurant near to get money. They found the door was unlocked, and then inside discovered that there were workers and the restaurant was open and serving people. They got chased out and escaped in their car. Soon a cop pulled them over and Merle ran. He ran to a nearby train station to hop a train, but it was empty because it was Christmas. That's where he got caught.
The next day or so, while he was being processed in jail, he saw an opportunity to escape and literally walked out the front door. They caught him later, making his way to his brother's place.
He had escaped jail multiple times, so the judge decided to sentence him to the maximum security prison. He served a couple of years and got out early on good behavior.
Many years later, California Governor Ronald Reagan gave him a full pardon. Merle said that was the second most important day of his life. The first important day of his life being when his dad passed away when he was 8-9.
And yes, Merle did see Johnny perform while he was in prison. There's a video of Merle doing impressions of artists including Johnny Cash, and then those artists including Johnny Cash come out and sing with him.
Why do I have tears in my eyes? Country music makes me cry with emotion, it's about real people and real life situations.
Merle singing Natural High
Love both of them but ‘The Hag’ is my all time favorite. You should check out anything Merle from his live Austin City Limits performances. ♥️ And Merle is pronounced like, rhymes with ‘pearl.’
Those ACL shows were always good. He had the catalog of music to go all over the place, the ‘seasoned’, smooth baritone, and a desire for his band, including himself, to put on a great show.
I heard George say his favorite song from Merle is "Today I Started Loving You Again".
He also loved Merle's song called "Footlights".
I think I learned this from watching the episode of the George Jones show in which Merle was the guest. It's on TH-cam.
good old country boys....who will never mean you no harm :)
The most awesome feeling when I see legends performing on Our Stage!
All these moments are priceless!
There’s a video of George and Randy Travis here on TH-cam going back 40-50 years doing some of their favorite songs.
Blake Shelton - She's Got A Way With Words
The 2 best to ever sing!
These men, even in death, remain total legends.
If you wanna hear a great 1 featuring George Jones give "Patches" a listen. BB King and George
A great suggestion and an amazing duo to perform together.
There's an awesome and more modern rendition/cover of "Yesterday's Wine" done by George Jones, Jamey Johnson, and Blackberry Smoke.
There's a music video for it.
I absolutely LOVE George!!!!!!
as you should!
Britt you are so cute, and I love your reactions. Keep doing what you are doing, and I hope " you have the day you deserve". 😁
THAT WAS AWESOME BY BOTH HAGGARD AND JONES
They both did an album together called A taste of yesterdays wine. It has the song they sang the chorus of in it along with a lot of other great songs
The Possum and The Hagg - Enjoy the journey - cheers
This is a Merle (pronounced Murle) Haggard song...The way I am, . One of his greatist. Try "I think I'll just stay here and drink" Upbeat and lots of solos.
Back in the day George was part of the PDC in his younger days. Read his autobiography sometime - many women. Lots of alcohol and drugs too but always a legendary singer! 😳
Love these guys! Idk Merle Haggard personally, but I did George & definitely miss him. Oh ya...Merle's name is pronounced Murl & he was in San Quentin Johnny Cash was only there to Sing. That's when Merle Haggard decided That's what he wanted to do. He did & was great at it!! Try George Jones....I don't need your Rocking Chair!!
You know it baby
George Jones is the rick flair of country music in his persona although he's the original and rick flair is the imitation.
George was for sure a PDC founder. Conway Twitty was a contemporary who had the ladies going crazy as well, but he definitly was aiming for that. George was just foolin' around.
"My favorite singer since Hank Williams Sr." - George Jones
George got to meet Hank Sr when he was 15. He told the story, and said he used to imitate Hank Sr's singing. When the woman walked him into the house and introduced him to Hank, she told Hank, "He sings just like you."
To which Hank Sr. told George, "I used to sing like Roy Acuff. But then I learned that they already had a Roy Acuff." (Acuff being another legend artist and country music promoter that came before Hank Sr)
So in a riddle kind of way, he was giving George advice and telling he should find his own sound instead of trying to imitate others. And I'm glad he did, because George was specially unique in his own way, much like Hank Sr was.
To understand George Jones you have to play choices of great song choices is by far away my favorite because it is a real real country the name of it is called choices thank you
Perfect a cappella harmonization: Voctave's *Disney Princess Medley.* Please!
Pure country......
Merle was in San Quentin Prison. He was transferred there from the Bakersfield Jail after an escape attempt. He had been convicted of robbing a local roadhouse. He did three years.
WOW ! did not know that
They tried to rob it while it was still open. They were so drunk they didn’t notice lol
If you like deep voices you need to listen to Trace Adkins. I recommend his song Arlington. But he has one of the deepest voices in country music history.
"Yesterdays Wine" was a George an Merle duet from their album, A Taste of Yesterday's Wine, the other two songs were Merle's. The prison was San Quinten. Merle's song "Mama Tried" claimed he turned 21 in prison doin' life without parole, No one could steer him right but Mama tried. The Yesterdays Wine album is a great one.
Teddy Bear by Red Sovine. Great story telling, have your concealer catcher handy!
That performance was in Folsom prison. One of Johnny's most famous or infamous of his career.
Actually San Quentin. Merle was not in Folsom.
Just for the record, "Merle" rhymes with "Earl"
And yes to George's hair! He's known as the Silver Fox😉
Charlie Rich was known as the Silver Fox. George was the opossum...lol
@@PapaFixit Dang, you're right. I stand corrected! ☹️
Britt- listen to the song Jones did in the late 90s called "Tied to a Stone"... he does a voice drop that'll make your hair stand up... I believe he hits just about every note in the vocal spectrum in one breath... which is why folks loved this man so much!
th-cam.com/video/e5gm2x3H9y0/w-d-xo.html
The Rhyman Auditorium is the original home of the Grand Ole Opry.
No it’s not. It’s the 4th home
Merle has many great songs. I really think you'd like "Daddy Frank"
right you are Brit. San Quentin Ca. Bay Area
Lady you got this ALL DAY!!! Lol...
Just a note on pronunciation: Merle rhymes with girl.
Two legends
TRULY!
Merle Haggard's song Big City is a vibe... please check that one out.
Theres just a few singer's that can't be replaced. God himself made the mold for them and after the first the mold was broken. George, Merle, Johnny cash, Waylon, Elvis, willie. Alan Jackson, George Straight and maybe a couple more. There will never be another like these guys
Opossum are known for playing dead when startled or cornered, George nearly Drank himself to death several times , he stated that he was just playing opossum ,
from that point on he was known as “The Opossum”.
he would get so Drunk that he couldn’t perform his scheduled concerts,
so he was also known as
“NO SHOW JONES “ !
You need to check out Conway Twitty he had an amazing voice too! “Hello Darlin”
Hi, Britt. New supporter. Don’t know why my name doesn’t come but it’s Folsom Prison. I met Merle when I was 13. We stayed friends until he passed. He was quiet, kind, and was sooo funny. Cara Nunez
He’s got Jimmy Johnson hair 😊
Should react to george singing warrior man. Its like one of the last things he recorded
Merle Haggard was in and out of prison. He went to the same court Merle went to San quinton prison for robbing a roadhouse and trying to break out of it a previous prison. And while he was there, Johnny Cash performed.
George Jones was famous for his drinking. He missed so many performances he got the got the nickname, No Show Jones! They hid all the car keys to keep him from driving, So he took the riding mower and drove it to the local bar!
Willie Nelson has written hundreds of song for alot of people
Going back to Jones and Haggard is going back to two legends that wrote and performed OLD school country music that I grew up with, next check out some Conway Twitty.
You want heartbreak? Watch Vince Gil sing He stopped loving her today at the Possums funeral…
Correction. Go rest high on that mountain
Merle got locked up for armed robbery, I believe. He got a pardon from then Governor Ronald Reagan, years later he preformed for President Reagan and thanked him. I heard he was born in a boxcar too, but I am not sure that is true. It could be, he was about my dad's age. People were moving around a lot in the 1930's so I can believe there were a few births, and conceptions, in boxcars. I wish we had stars like these two today. Merle and Ernest Tubb doing "Walking the Floor Over You" was a great performance too. Merle had a voice that blended well but was great on its own. Good reaction. Good luck on the 100k, maybe it will be a great Easter present for you?
thank you so much!! and thanks for the info!!
@@brittreacts my pleasure, it’s a newer song but I believe “The Father, My Son, and The Holy Ghost” would be a song you’d like too. It’s by Craig Morgan.
Absolute tune!
its really good!
George Jones the GOAT in my opinion...
Darealdeal
HAGGARD and JONES +
Britt you need to check out mama tried
He saw Johnny in San Quentin when he was 20 doing time for robbery.
Your right. It was San Quentin
thanks!!
Love your channel and how open you are to my favorite music. Just a little hint, though. It's pronounced (Murl). Keep up the good work!
Check out "Heaven Was a Drink of Wine" by Merle Haggard there are too many great songs to list by Merle and George.
I will keep it in mind, thanks!
First time I saw him live, 1999 or so, he opened with that. I’d never heard it before but man…
Merle was doing life. He was pardoned by Ronald Regan when he was the Governor of California
Your Alan Freed hometown link. Comments at start were backlash to rise to top of John Denver.
This song is so well written you should listen to Alan Jackson’s version.
Yes Johnny Cash helped get him out ofFolsom Prison, after performing live at the prison.
I may sound crazy but you should react to his funeral at the Grand ol Opry.
Everyone showed up and sang.
If you want to get your heart ripped out listen to George sing the the man who no one loved