I've been listening to these reactions for a couple weeks now. One of the first songs I thought of for him to review was El Paso. The storytelling would reaction would be fun to see.
Thanks dude. You are really hitting the 70s 80s gold mine. Luckenbach Texas is worth checking out with Waylon and Willie. Merles Okie from Muskokee is also a great song
Written by Townes Van Zant. He has a few cameos in the video. I think we can infer that Lefty betrayed Pancho and that the Federalis had little luck apprehending the old outlaw until then, despite their claim that "they could have had him any day". Yes, "Lefty split for Ohio", but I think we know "where he got the bread to go".
I like Towns version just fine ,but I think Willie did it better Willie does some great covers and a lot of times IMHO makes the song better Blue Eyes Crying In the Rain. ...song written by songwriter Fred Rose. First recorded by Elton Britt in 1946 City of New Orleans. ... The title track was written and originally recorded by Steve Goodman; his version was released in 1971. The next year, Arlo Guthrie became the first to have a hit with the song Summertime. ...Written in 1934, 'Summertime' was one of the first compositions George Gershwin Georgia On My Mind. ..."Georgia on My Mind" is a 1930 song written by Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell and first recorded that same year by Hoagy Carmichael If You've Got the Money I've Got the Time...."If You've Got the Money (I've Got the Time)" is a debut song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Lefty Frizzell,
Willie turned 91 yesterday (April 29th). He's on the road again and I saw him in concert on the 24th. The writer, Townes Van Zandt was the federale in the brown uni and the guy with the guitar in white at the end. 💚🤙🏼
My sons bought me tickets to see Willie, Bob Dylan and John Mellencamp’s Outlaw tour in Pittsburgh in September. I have seen Willie live several times over the years, and it’s always a great show. This is probably the only time I have wished Autumn would hurry up and it’s barely Spring!
Townes was sitting at the table in front of Willie and Merle. He is also a federal holding a white horse as Lefty rides out, pausing at the top of the hill.
Merle Haggard was in Folsom Prison when Johnny Cash came to Folsom Prison to give his fellas a concert. Changed Merle Haggard's life he wrote some songs when he got of prison he , I believe sent a letter to Johnny Cash. Taped his music and his life began a legendary musician Johnny Cash was an angel..
When Willie had Merle over to hang out. They were drinking and Willie talked Merle into playing on this. Merle woke up the next day not quite remembering if it happened and asked Willie. Willie said they had recorded a song. Merle said that "We should try again. I think i can do better." But Willie told him it was already on the way to Nashville. 😂
Willie Nelson is 93 years old and still writing songs and playing music with his sons! He's also indian descendant and was raised by his grandmother whi I think was full blooded indian. I can't remember what tribe,but I read his bio years ago.❤
I was just going to say the same thing! ❤️ I also read his bio ad yes his grandmother was full blood Indian that raised him and his sister. I also can't remember what tribe she was from because it's been over 25 years since I read it maybe longer. But he grew up rough but started writing songs as a youngster.
"He wore his gun outside his pants / for all the honest world to feel" and "The dust that Pancho bit down south / Ended up in Lefty's mouth" are two the greatest lines ever written.
If you go shopping again for the Clint Eastwood, don't forget that it's a trilogy that tells the whole story. The Good, The Bad & The Ugly, Fistful of Dollars, and A Few Dollars More.
Townes Van Zandt, the songwriter, is absolutely one of the greats. He appears as one of the federal soldiers and also as the guitar player near the end. His life is as much a tragedy as Lefty's.
Pancho &Lefty was written by Townes Van Zandt. Townes was a "tortured artist" who died incredibly young from drug addiction and alcoholism. His songs are known for the vivid imagary and his songs have been recorded by literally EVERYONE - Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Emmy Lou Harris, Bob Dylan, Counting Crows and hundreds more.
check out Who Do You Love written by Townes but the George Thorogood cover is my favorite, this will give an excellent example of how he reached so far into musical styles with his writing
Yes, one of my all time favorite country songs! I think he'd love that one (and Merle's "Mama Tried") along with "Take this Job and Shove It" (and Johnny Cash "Oney")
I have probably commented previously. 2 things to check out: 1. Merle Haggard Same Train--A Different Time; a salute and practical introduction to Jimmie Rodgers, a double vinyl or single cd (with great liner notes). AND 2--A Tribute To The World's Best Damn Fiddle Player (or My Salute To Bob Wills), also with great liner notes. Jimmie Rodgers is called "The Father Of Country Music" and Bob Wills "The King of Western Swing" both genres (I hate to use that term) are born from folk and blues traditions, and both are foundations for Big Band, Jazz, Rock, "British Blues", and more. Music sort of pays it forward without losing all of its past.
One of my favorite Willie songs; “Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground” It’s one that I believe sets him apart as an artist. Willie is country with a nod to the distinctive rhythm that defines jazz phrasing and lyrical timing, mixed with great story telling. He’s a “musician’s musician”… totally timeless. There’s a podcast which is produced by a “Texas Monthly”, called “One by Willie”. Each week, a notable music artist will reveal their favorite Willie song, and why it has made the impression on them which it has. The artists who have contributed to the podcast represent a wide range of genre, and of course with them all being musicians (with the exception of one or two, I believe), you’re provided an insight which gives you a better understanding of all the different facets that - when brought together in certain ways - create *great music*. Just a sampling of the guest line up; Ray Wylie Hubbard (country music legend), Ray Benson (Asleep at the Wheel), Whoopi Goldberg, Lyle Lovett, Winona Judd, Sheryl Crow, Vince Gill, Norah Jones, Ethan Hawk,….. I really recommend giving it a try.
What has already struck me is the line is at the beginning "he wasn't his mother's only son" which I've always interpreted to mean they were brothers, one an outlaw and the other working for the law.
I don't think Lefty worked for the law, he turned Poncho in for the reward. I think he was a drinking gambler. As time passed, he regretted more & more what he did, and ran himself into the mess he was in the hotel room😢! My husband bought this album back in the 80's and we about wore it out❤!!!
The songwriter, Townes Van Zant is a songwriting legend. You can see him at 4:09, between Willie and Merle, at the saloon, at 6:58 on the horse, and then, at 8:30, playing guitar. People loved his songs and loved his soul. Deep dive him and Guy Clarke. Americana musical genre. Also, Steve Earle, Copperhead Road. A banger, as you say.
Here's something for your other channel: "Willie Nelson and His Famous Guitar: The Tale of Trigger" it's a twelve minute documentary about Willie's career and the guitar he's played for the past fifty-plus years.
Townes is in the video he’s the captain of the Federales and is playing the guitar at the end of the video sitting at the table opposite Willie and Merle.
Did anybody notice that the guitar player at the end was Townes Van Zandt, the song's writer? It was a nice touch to use him in the video. RIP boys. All three of you were great artists.
How can you be a Western kid and not know this?? I've been singing this forever, man!! ( I'm yer neighbor in New Mexico!) Some songs are essential. This is one. ❤😊😊
I love your reactions! From Merle and Willie to Pink Floyd and Led Zepp….you’re pretty awesome! It’s great seeing someone enjoying the music I grew up on. This song in particular is one of my favorites. It reminds me of listening to records at my grandparents’ house as a kid in East Texas. It always gets me in my feelings ✌🏻💕
Need to check out Willie and Merle singing "It's all Going to Pot". I really enjoy your newfound appreciation for Country and Rock. You have opened this 69-year-old white dude to Hip Hop and Rap, and for that I am grateful.
The songwriter was Townes Van Zandt. He read news articles about two Mexican bandits named Pancho Villa and Lefty Gomez, and wove some details about their lives into the song. However, the story in the song is fictional. In the music video, Willie Nelson is Pancho and Merle Haggard is Lefty. (Just in case someone doesn't know, the Federales are Mexican police.)
Merle Haggard was My late father's all time favorite singer. Emmylou Harris is mine. We both loved Willie. We had many good natured debates over who did the best cover of this genius song.
A guy named Townes Van Zandt wrote that song. I' love to see you react to the original, or better yet, I'd love to see your reaction to the Townes Van Zandt song, "Waiting Around to Die." It will bring tears to your eyes.
Written by the legendary songwriter Townes Van Zant. Townes plays one of the fedarales in the video and he's the one playing guitar at the end of the video when they're all sitting around drinking beer.
If you wanna see imagery and storytelling at its finest, listen to “ Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes” by George Jones. It’s such a great tribute to music artists that blazed a trail.
Merle was my Dad’s favorite. He passed when I was 27. Wasn’t around for my wedding. Didn’t get to meet his granddaughter. But when I hear Merle, it feels like my Dad is around.
These are the best "Country" songs. Keeping you engaged not just with the music but through the story as well. Marty Robbins was a master at it. Check out El Paso and El Paso City by him. You won't be disappointed.
There's a story that Townes was pulled over by two highway patrolmen and they asked what he did. He told them he was a musician and a songwriter and they asked if he'd written anything they'd have heard of. He said "Pancho and Lefty" and they burst out laughing as that was the nicknames they had from the other cops. They let him off.
I love country music and I like Willie Nelson and Meryl Haggard. Country music has a great storytelling music. Thank you for playing this song and l like your reactions on this song. 😊😊😊
I love to watch Willie Nelson and Leann Womack sing Mendico County Line, It was filmed on the main road in Texas running in front of the court house. Only Willie could shut the traffic down for a couple of days for filming so he could ride his horse in front of the courthouse. Willie lives his life like a true outlaw.
You can watch the good the bad the ugly, but be aware it is actually the 3rd in the trilogy of 'The Man With No Name". The 1st is "For a Fistful of Dollars". The 2nd "For a Few Dollars More". Then the GBU. 3 great actors in each (Clint (good), Lee Van Cleef (bad), Eli Wallach(ugly)).
Merle Haggard was a prisoner in the audience of Johnny Cash’s San Quentin Prison show. It was one of the major inspiring moments that led him to his career. Merle Haggard - “Mama Tried”
Merle and Willie were recording an album and needed one more song and Willie heard Emmy Lou Harris version of this and decided it was the one so he woke Merle up at 3 am and they went into the studio and laid down this gem.
Slick Rick! Hey Young World and of course Bedtime Story. Bumped that in my Mustang in the 80's. Great shout out. This song is also fire. The 70's were awesome. Loved this song as a kid.
Love this song and video , makes me cry, Lefty betrayed his friend for the reward money, because he couldn't sing to support himself , and then died sick and alone , regretting what he did,
There are singers that really tell stories well. Merle, Willie and one people sleep on far too much, Tom T Hall. Most of Hall's stuff was either from his experiences or someone he heard first hand. He also did a lot kids songs.
Willie always one of my favorite guitarists. He plays it so differently.
Another great song like this is El Paso from Marty Robbins
The whole trilogy with Feleena (part 2) and El Paso City (part 3)
Rose's Cantina. Felina. The whole story telling and how he sings it, it puts you there seeing and feeling it all.
Also Big Iron
Almost ANY Marty Robbins song
I've been listening to these reactions for a couple weeks now. One of the first songs I thought of for him to review was El Paso. The storytelling would reaction would be fun to see.
Thanks dude. You are really hitting the 70s 80s gold mine. Luckenbach Texas is worth checking out with Waylon and Willie. Merles Okie from Muskokee is also a great song
Or most red dirt road texas music
Pat green or Chris ladoux
Thanks, always loved their voices in this one
Awesome! One of my requests getting done!! Let's gooooooo!
❤❤ I have requested this at least 3 times. Finally 😁 I m excited.
Written by Townes Van Zant. He has a few cameos in the video. I think we can infer that Lefty betrayed Pancho and that the Federalis had little luck apprehending the old outlaw until then, despite their claim that "they could have had him any day". Yes, "Lefty split for Ohio", but I think we know "where he got the bread to go".
He's playing guitar in the restaurant and singing during the last chorus. Hell of a songwriter.
I like Towns version just fine ,but I think Willie did it better
Willie does some great covers and a lot of times IMHO makes the song better
Blue Eyes Crying In the Rain. ...song written by songwriter Fred Rose. First recorded by Elton Britt in 1946
City of New Orleans. ... The title track was written and originally recorded by Steve Goodman; his version was released in 1971. The next year, Arlo Guthrie became the first to have a hit with the song
Summertime. ...Written in 1934, 'Summertime' was one of the first compositions George Gershwin
Georgia On My Mind. ..."Georgia on My Mind" is a 1930 song written by Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell and first recorded that same year by Hoagy Carmichael
If You've Got the Money I've Got the Time...."If You've Got the Money (I've Got the Time)" is a debut song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Lefty Frizzell,
The Townes story is such a crazy heartbreaker. Worth a watch if you haven't seen it.
@@jmc5876 He also appears as a Federali.
❤️❤️💜❤️💜🔥🔥🔥🔥
i love this song please do Waylon Jennings ft Hank Williams JR the Conversation
if he does it needs to be audio only anymore the video seems to get blocked
Never be another Hag.
R.I.P. Merle. 💔♥️
I'll fix your flat tire Merle, don'tcha git your guitar pickin fingers all covered in oil❤!!!
Willie turned 91 yesterday (April 29th). He's on the road again and I saw him in concert on the 24th. The writer, Townes Van Zandt was the federale in the brown uni and the guy with the guitar in white at the end. 💚🤙🏼
My sons bought me tickets to see Willie, Bob Dylan and John Mellencamp’s Outlaw tour in Pittsburgh in September. I have seen Willie live several times over the years, and it’s always a great show. This is probably the only time I have wished Autumn would hurry up and it’s barely Spring!
Townes was sitting at the table in front of Willie and Merle. He is also a federal holding a white horse as Lefty rides out, pausing at the top of the hill.
When I read "On the road again," my brain registered it in Willie's voice 😂
Dang 91. I might have to start smoking weed
Willie co founder of Outlaw Country. Merle poet of the common man.
Don't sleep on David Allen Coe.
Don't sleep on the writer of the song
@@D.R.Z. shout out to Townes Van Zandt
Love this song, "Beer for my Horses" with Willie and Toby Keith is a good one.
Merle Haggard was in Folsom Prison when Johnny Cash came to Folsom Prison to give his fellas a concert. Changed Merle Haggard's life he wrote some songs when he got of prison he , I believe sent a letter to Johnny Cash. Taped his music and his life began a legendary musician
Johnny Cash was an angel..
Sing me back home. Merle’s song will bring you tears.
Merle Haggard “The Hag” is a Must Discover Rabbit Hole!!!
When Willie had Merle over to hang out. They were drinking and Willie talked Merle into playing on this.
Merle woke up the next day not quite remembering if it happened and asked Willie. Willie said they had recorded a song.
Merle said that "We should try again. I think i can do better." But Willie told him it was already on the way to Nashville.
😂
Willie Nelson is 93 years old and still writing songs and playing music with his sons! He's also indian descendant and was raised by his grandmother whi I think was full blooded indian. I can't remember what tribe,but I read his bio years ago.❤
I was just going to say the same thing! ❤️ I also read his bio ad yes his grandmother was full blood Indian that raised him and his sister. I also can't remember what tribe she was from because it's been over 25 years since I read it maybe longer. But he grew up rough but started writing songs as a youngster.
Coward of the County by Kenny Rogers is a must, it's such a powerful and emotional song
You need to listen to mama tired, Merle Haggard.
Yes mama tried😮
Tried
I USED TO sing that around the house to my son. MAMA TRIED.
Definitely
Merle Haggard “Are the Good Times Really Over (I Wish a Buck Was Still Silver)”
"He wore his gun outside his pants / for all the honest world to feel" and "The dust that Pancho bit down south / Ended up in Lefty's mouth" are two the greatest lines ever written.
horse as fast as polished steel always got me.
If you go shopping again for the Clint Eastwood, don't forget that it's a trilogy that tells the whole story. The Good, The Bad & The Ugly, Fistful of Dollars, and A Few Dollars More.
Good is good. Country, rock, jazz, blues. If you’re good you’re good. Willie and Merle are and were great.
Merle haggard and Willie Nelson are one of the greatest of all time.
Merle Haggard was one of the best to ever do it.
Townes Van Zandt, the songwriter, is absolutely one of the greats. He appears as one of the federal soldiers and also as the guitar player near the end. His life is as much a tragedy as Lefty's.
Willy has an unmistakable voice even if youve never heard the song you know who’s singing
The dust that Pancho bit down south ended up in Lefty's mouth...Great line!💜☮
Pancho &Lefty was written by Townes Van Zandt. Townes was a "tortured artist" who died incredibly young from drug addiction and alcoholism. His songs are known for the vivid imagary and his songs have been recorded by literally EVERYONE - Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Emmy Lou Harris, Bob Dylan, Counting Crows and hundreds more.
Never paid much attention to this one, always thought it was referencing Pancho Villa.
Love Townes!! ❤
And Townes is in the video… guy with black straight hair, appears a few times and with the guitar at the table towards the end
check out Who Do You Love written by Townes but the George Thorogood cover is my favorite, this will give an excellent example of how he reached so far into musical styles with his writing
Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain should be your next Willie song.
Willie Nelson doing Blues Eyes Crying in the Rain is my favorite!
My paternal Grandfather was with the US Army when the chased Pancho Villa in 1916. So I understand. My grandfather passed in1985 at 88 years old.
That's some family history.
That's a cool family story....
That's awesome, my great grandfather hid my grandmother when pancho villa's men rode through town in jalisco
I feel ya there brotha. I throw on American pickers (absolutely great in my opinion) and the antique store downtown is non stop calling in my head😂
Johnny Paycheck, The Only Hell My Mama Ever Raised !! Country at its finest !!
Yes, one of my all time favorite country songs! I think he'd love that one (and Merle's "Mama Tried") along with "Take this Job and Shove It" (and Johnny Cash "Oney")
No doubt!
If you're taking Johnny Paycheck, you have to check out "Take This Job & Shove it."
Willie has a complete album of duets called Half Nelson.
You should hear Emmylou Harris' version of this old song. It would bring tears to your eyes.
Merle Haggard was on an episode of The waltons he was accomplished actor as well
I have probably commented previously. 2 things to check out: 1. Merle Haggard Same Train--A Different Time; a salute and practical introduction to Jimmie Rodgers, a double vinyl or single cd (with great liner notes). AND 2--A Tribute To The World's Best Damn Fiddle Player (or My Salute To Bob Wills), also with great liner notes. Jimmie Rodgers is called "The Father Of Country Music" and Bob Wills "The King of Western Swing" both genres (I hate to use that term) are born from folk and blues traditions, and both are foundations for Big Band, Jazz, Rock, "British Blues", and more. Music sort of pays it forward without losing all of its past.
One of my favorite Willie songs;
“Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground”
It’s one that I believe sets him apart as an artist. Willie is country with a nod to the distinctive rhythm that defines jazz phrasing and lyrical timing, mixed with great story telling. He’s a “musician’s musician”… totally timeless.
There’s a podcast which is produced by a “Texas Monthly”, called “One by Willie”. Each week, a notable music artist will reveal their favorite Willie song, and why it has made the impression on them which it has. The artists who have contributed to the podcast represent a wide range of genre, and of course with them all being musicians (with the exception of one or two, I believe), you’re provided an insight which gives you a better understanding of all the different facets that - when brought together in certain ways - create *great music*. Just a sampling of the guest line up; Ray Wylie Hubbard (country music legend), Ray Benson (Asleep at the Wheel), Whoopi Goldberg, Lyle Lovett, Winona Judd, Sheryl Crow, Vince Gill, Norah Jones, Ethan Hawk,…..
I really recommend giving it a try.
What has already struck me is the line is at the beginning "he wasn't his mother's only son" which I've always interpreted to mean they were brothers, one an outlaw and the other working for the law.
I don't think Lefty worked for the law, he turned Poncho in for the reward. I think he was a drinking gambler. As time passed, he regretted more & more what he did, and ran himself into the mess he was in the hotel room😢!
My husband bought this album back in the 80's and we about wore it out❤!!!
According to the old legends Pancho and Lefty were actual people. I loved the song for that...
Two legends singing a perfect song, damn this makes you want to go back in time
The songwriter, Townes Van Zant is a songwriting legend. You can see him at 4:09, between Willie and Merle, at the saloon, at 6:58 on the horse, and then, at 8:30, playing guitar. People loved his songs and loved his soul. Deep dive him and Guy Clarke. Americana musical genre.
Also, Steve Earle, Copperhead Road. A banger, as you say.
Merle is my favorite EVER. I wish they’d make a movie about his life. ❤Hag fan for life!❤
One of my favorite songs. And by two of the best country artists ever.
Here's something for your other channel: "Willie Nelson and His Famous Guitar: The Tale of Trigger" it's a twelve minute documentary about Willie's career and the guitar he's played for the past fifty-plus years.
Originally written and composed by Townes Van Zant. Recorded by others including Emmy Lou Harrison
Emmylou Harris
Townes is in the video he’s the captain of the Federales and is playing the guitar at the end of the video sitting at the table opposite Willie and Merle.
Reba " that's the night the lights went out in Georgia " another good story telling song. Love and light to all
Did anybody notice that the guitar player at the end was Townes Van Zandt, the song's writer? It was a nice touch to use him in the video. RIP boys. All three of you were great artists.
Unforgiven with Clint is a more modern movie that has an old western pace and feel to it. It's top 5 all time IMHO
5:22 I remember going with my mom to Tower Records in Walnut Creek in like 1984 to get this cassette ❤
Merle Haggard's song My Favorite Memory is one you should hear, great song and his voice is amazing singing it.
Speaking of Kenny Rogers at the end. “Love will turn you around” will give you goosebumps.
Some Merle classics you gotta listen to are
mama tried
Sing me back home
The fightin side of me
Oke from muskogee
Silver wings
Big city
How can you be a Western kid and not know this?? I've been singing this forever, man!! ( I'm yer neighbor in New Mexico!) Some songs are essential. This is one. ❤😊😊
One of my favorite songs of all time.
I love your reactions! From Merle and Willie to Pink Floyd and Led Zepp….you’re pretty awesome! It’s great seeing someone enjoying the music I grew up on. This song in particular is one of my favorites. It reminds me of listening to records at my grandparents’ house as a kid in East Texas. It always gets me in my feelings ✌🏻💕
Ah yes. Great album. All the soft places to fall, reasons to quit, and pancho and lefty are my favs off this album.
Nice call Peg!!!
@Black Pegasus we are kindred spirits. My oldest and most played Spotify playlist is called “Storytellers” and this is song #1 on that playlist .
Favorite song ever
Need to check out Willie and Merle singing "It's all Going to Pot". I really enjoy your newfound appreciation for Country and Rock. You have opened this 69-year-old white dude to Hip Hop and Rap, and for that I am grateful.
The songwriter was Townes Van Zandt. He read news articles about two Mexican bandits named Pancho Villa and Lefty Gomez, and wove some details about their lives into the song. However, the story in the song is fictional.
In the music video, Willie Nelson is Pancho and Merle Haggard is Lefty. (Just in case someone doesn't know, the Federales are Mexican police.)
Merle Haggard was My late father's all time favorite singer. Emmylou Harris is mine. We both loved Willie. We had many good natured debates over who did the best cover of this genius song.
I thought he saw him at San Quentin
Ray Charles when asked why he likes country,it's the stories
Merle is my favorite country artist, Merle & Willie is unbelievable.
Willie's Red Headed Stranger is fantastic, both the song and the movie.
At your convenience, be sure to feature " Lukenbach TEXAS with Willie and Waylon.
A guy named Townes Van Zandt wrote that song. I' love to see you react to the original, or better yet, I'd love to see your reaction to the Townes Van Zandt song, "Waiting Around to Die." It will bring tears to your eyes.
Written by the legendary songwriter Townes Van Zant. Townes plays one of the fedarales in the video and he's the one playing guitar at the end of the video when they're all sitting around drinking beer.
My favorite
Thanks Pegasus ❤❤❤
If you wanna see imagery and storytelling at its finest, listen to “ Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes” by George Jones. It’s such a great tribute to music artists that blazed a trail.
Merle was my Dad’s favorite. He passed when I was 27. Wasn’t around for my wedding. Didn’t get to meet his granddaughter. But when I hear Merle, it feels like my Dad is around.
These are the best "Country" songs. Keeping you engaged not just with the music but through the story as well. Marty Robbins was a master at it. Check out El Paso and El Paso City by him. You won't be disappointed.
Love Willie’s voice! He is legendary! Thanks BP!❤️🔥✌🏻🫶🏻
Townes van Zandt is a rabbit hole worth going down - another of his much-covered songs is "Waiting Around To Die"
There's a story that Townes was pulled over by two highway patrolmen and they asked what he did. He told them he was a musician and a songwriter and they asked if he'd written anything they'd have heard of. He said "Pancho and Lefty" and they burst out laughing as that was the nicknames they had from the other cops. They let him off.
I love country music and I like Willie Nelson and Meryl Haggard. Country music has a great storytelling music. Thank you for playing this song and l like your reactions on this song. 😊😊😊
Townes van Zant needs a reaction on this. Tortured soul.
I love to watch Willie Nelson and Leann Womack sing Mendico County Line, It was filmed on the main road in Texas running in front of the court house. Only Willie could shut the traffic down for a couple of days for filming so he could ride his horse in front of the courthouse. Willie lives his life like a true outlaw.
Country music is filled with stories.
The Good, The Bad and the Ugly is still my favorite movie of all time. It's a must see! Also "Branded Man" is my favorite Merle Haggard song.
Precious gems ✨🫶🏻🏴
Good choice. Merle is also "The Bomb"
You can watch the good the bad the ugly, but be aware it is actually the 3rd in the trilogy of 'The Man With No Name". The 1st is "For a Fistful of Dollars". The 2nd "For a Few Dollars More". Then the GBU. 3 great actors in each (Clint (good), Lee Van Cleef (bad), Eli Wallach(ugly)).
Merle Haggard was a prisoner in the audience of Johnny Cash’s San Quentin Prison show. It was one of the major inspiring moments that led him to his career.
Merle Haggard - “Mama Tried”
The first line of Merle Haggards working man blues hits hard too...
Love Merle and Willie can harmonize with anyone. ❤❤
I actually geek-girled out when you said you shop for antiques...love it! Fantastic reaction.
Thats what's missing from music these days...the story telling
I believe this is what you call outlaw country. As an old metal head, this song is awesome!!
Blue eyes crying in the rain is great!
Merle and Willie were recording an album and needed one more song and Willie heard Emmy Lou Harris version of this and decided it was the one so he woke Merle up at 3 am and they went into the studio and laid down this gem.
Gold
This more of a Willie song featuring Merle.....Merle is the King
Slick Rick! Hey Young World and of course Bedtime Story. Bumped that in my Mustang in the 80's. Great shout out. This song is also fire. The 70's were awesome. Loved this song as a kid.
This song always makes me cry. I’ve heard it all my life and I still tear up every single time. This song is like an old friend to me.
Love this song...Was on our playlist for our road trips...along with Bob Seger...Jackson Brown....💛
Love this song and video , makes me cry, Lefty betrayed his friend for the reward money, because he couldn't sing to support himself , and then died sick and alone , regretting what he did,
I loved Slick Rick back in high school.
Emmylou Harris is definitely worth the trip. Her voice is angelic and joined with Linda Ronstadt and Dolly, producing magic! ❤️❤️
There are singers that really tell stories well. Merle, Willie and one people sleep on far too much, Tom T Hall. Most of Hall's stuff was either from his experiences or someone he heard first hand. He also did a lot kids songs.