If I Could Only Fly - Joe Nichols

[@KelliThompson-y5y]

My absolute favorite of Joe Nicols. Could listen to this over and over. Awesome!!❤

[@tonygolf76]

This is actually Blaze Foley's song, but Merle made it famous. Joe N. is one of those few country singers, as well as Merle, that can make you feel the words. Thanks for sharing this video!

[@tony-iv7lf]

Blaze didn't get the recognition that he deserved.

[@maureenmcmahon2077]

Exactly 💯

[@maureenmcmahon2077]

Very welcome

[@maureenmcmahon2077]

❤ very welcome

[@101662napo]

Why do the Karen’s always have to show what they know we all know that this is a blaze song, but Merle Haggard sing it and made it great you don’t have to tell people what they already know

[@sharonholsomback7769]

I listen to country all the time. Joe is one of the best. He has such a soft sweet voice.

[@sharonholsomback7769]

So glad he could kick the alcohol before he destroyed his marriage & his life!

[@pollysmock4676]

I don't listen to much country music and have never heard this singer, but John Prine said some good things about the songwriter, Blaze Foley, and this song, so here I am, listening to this. The very first syllable he sang got me right in the gut with its beauty and resonance. A voice like that is a gift from God, Joe Nichols -- use it well and may the world hear you.

[@MariaMaria-oo3kj]

Find original Foley.

[@eddields]

Blaze Foley is worth checking out - songs like If I could Only Fly and Clay Pigeons are classics, and when John prime says he wished he'd written them you just know they're good!

[@anelladambrosio2513]

​@@eddieldsciao Eddie! 🙋‍♀️😍😘💘🍀

[@roge7113]

John prine covered a blaze foley song called clay pigeons, a great song

[@maureenmcmahon2077]

Love his voice,& yes God bless him 🙏

[@cherylharveyhill8383]

Joe was born to sing these songs. Takes your breath away.

[@murph3001]

You are soooooo right

[@benpeters2148]

So true he was

[@davidasbury5843]

Absolutely so good

[@strawman8111]

Those cool guitars and Joe makes Mr. Foley's song beautiful. Thank you Sir.

[@eiringundersen6037]

kid rock

[@KelliThompson-y5y]

This song speaks to my heart. What an absolutely beautiful rendition Joe. Awesome.❤

[@ctrygirl2001aw]

Ladies and gentlemen this is pure talent. Take a good look at it. It's as rare as gold.

[@maureenmcmahon2077]

So very true my friend.

[@WanderlustmanC]

I almost forgot to listen to this today.

[@almanaylor2586]

You don't need a full band to have a great song. this is really great and I love Joe's voice.

[@richardpatureau3980]

It’s sad that songs like this, with a simple arrangement, will never see the light of day on today’s country radio. The stuff I hear now I call “ bubble gum” country.

[@reeves624]

Fabulous performance of a song I just discovered. Many covers, but Merle and Joe Nichols do the best. How did I miss this song all my life?

[@maureenmcmahon2077]

You sure are right 👍

[@seanbrennan8077]

I sat here and just listened in silence, found myself crying like a child... absolutely beautiful. Thank you.

[@donalcorrigan4404]

🎉ft

[@steray8112]

Right there with you.

[@fredwood420]

You got to admit, a great voice. He's got talent as well as looks. Todays country isn't country, it's marketable crap. Joe can sing and he makes it soulful. Well done.

[@murph3001]

WRONG!!!!!

[@eileenpalmisano426]

He is a great sings beautiful meet him in person in NJ and bought his autograph guitar and went on his bus for 5. Songs he sang to me beautiful man

[@lynnolson7986]

@@murph3001 8 West

[@treysmith1122]

In full agreement!

[@maureenmcmahon2077]

Straight up bud!!

[@possumhayes]

Songs and singers like This can make you cry. NEW Country makes me cry for a different Reason

[@phenomenal68]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THAT PURE COUNTRY VOICE!!!!! AND HE AINT BAD ON THE EYES EITHER!!!!!!

[@all95621]

I sure can relate to what you said about your wife. My husband passed away in February this year. We listened to this song many times. God I miss him more everyday. Do the tears ever stop?? This is a very good cover. I think Hag would agree.

[@joshhendrickson1441]

Wow he sang it with ease that Merle did. Would love to hear him sit in with the Haggard boys!

[@dappy848]

First line is the best ever written ---- Fantastic voice.

[@EricTheTriumphant]

My cousin sang this song at my mom's funeral this past June. It was absolutely beautiful.

[@BlackSheepDog1]

So much respect for Joe Nichols...thanks for paying homage to such a great song!!! How great it is to hear you sing it!

[@jameswilkey9434]

Joe is one to fill big shoes I saw him in yuma ariz in 2005 and it was hot that night in yuma and very muggy now if you have been fishing in 119 degrees it's hot when he came here he couldn't hit his high notes because of the heat but he is one of the best singers I've ever heard among all the rest of them god bless joe Nichols

[@mstn4me]

ONLY JOE can sing this as good as Merle

[@bernicejones933]

Our beloved Meryl really started something pretty special 💖

[@ramsaymery2224]

Well done. It is difficult to not listen to this song a few times. Thank you.

[@johnhconleyconley5887]

Love this music. Firsts time listener

[@LimeyAZ]

Joe , you have so much talent . Thank you for sharing your gift with all of us . ❤️

[@fairleywijesinghe4024]

A country singer for sure hope he stays that way

[@DavidSchmidt-vf5it]

This is the best cover of this song I've heard. I love the acoustic guitar work.

[@jasonlawson8980]

I agree on that 100%. Joe Nichols is so damn good, one of the best country singers ever imo and sadly forgotten. And as you said, man the guitars are so beautiful and the one guitarist is laying down some beautiful background vocals

[@tylerjensen7999]

WOW! ! ! That was beautiful. Joe has such talent and you can tell he feels the music which he sings. Thanks for posting.

[@Ms97763]

keep up Joe,..you are better than the rest in voice and real country music.., i like your voice much,..let the real country sound alive.....

[@wieberoelofoosterhof5635]

this is a beautiful song, i can listen to it over and over again

[@retaliaterguitar2]

By the legendary Duct Tape Messiah, Blaze Fowley

[@haroldbass6749]

Lost my little brother to brain cancer when he was 37 12 years ago and I have been a very lonely person since I lost him he was my best and brother love and miss you GARY More anybody could every image

[@murph3001]

Always come back here. This remains one of the great vocal performances Ever !

[@chadeckman5525]

rip Merle. find Blaze Foley. this song is filled with your hearts. Thank you Blaze for such a meaningful song. you passed too soon.

[@haywardsmith1429]

One talent we will never see again in this life time bar none

[@dalerothgordt8329]

correction: This is a Blaze Foley song not a Merle Haggard song. Merle only covered it.

[@MrBernardesreis]

My God, amazing performance. It's like I had gone back in time and suddenly watching a presentation of Merle Haggard! Thanks the author of posting....

[@jeannettedavis9263]

Joe Nichols voice is so beautiful. Have always loved listening to him.

[@murph3001]

Quite possibly the best country song ever written

[@joanndolberg4371]

Best ever rendition, in my opinion.

[@sbaldwinproperties7016]

Right On!

[@gerardhaubert8210]

JoAnn Dolberg research this song, it’ll bring a lump to your throat

[@pattivanlandingham2951]

This guy's rendition is a bit closer to Blaze's. If any of you haven't seen Ethan Hawke's film Blaze, be sure to--it's excellent.

[@ianburry5629]

It's good...but Blaze singing this at a wedding party in drunk mode...just him and his guitar..nothing tops that..

[@carolrodriguez1915]

He'sa wonderful Country singers and one of the best got the voice is so gorgeous to sing should be singing some more beautiful songs got the voice.hope he never give up singing.

[@turtle19dad]

I think Joe is very underrated as a country singer.

[@blazingchris5048]

Yes, I think he's singing the wrong songs...

[@murph3001]

No no. He's very underrated as a Singer

[@joshuawaltz9484]

Merle would be so proud. Joe Nichols deserves every achievement he attains.

[@TheDancinbear62]

DARN...never realized this guy could sing like THIS!! It is amazing and awesome!!

[@immedgerto]

Merle covered this song, Blaze Foley wrote it. This is a great version.

[@hectorasham8278]

Mr. Foley wrote such a wonderful song. Blaze Merle and Joe really done justice to this great song. Merle did it the best yeah yeah I know I'm a big Hag fan. Mr.Nichols sure has the voice for this music and I hope he keeps on singing.we need more Joe's.

[@2pi628]

Yes, I think Nichols version is the best. But out of respect here is Blaze Foley "If I could only fly" kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHPbaZmIhcSIrq8

[@minniegiesbrecht6808]

T Mike ..

[@barbaracassello4818]

This song gets to my heart!!!!

[@PaulSchuster-yj4zb]

Nice heartfelt version of this beautifully written Blaze Foley song.

[@135paris]

The voice, the guitars, wonderful!

[@MsJohnniecool]

This is THE BEST version of this song I ever heard ... Joe and the boys are downright amazing !!! ( JC - Alberta ) .

[@MrFlatroofer]

Excellent version, really enjoyed

[@michaelzinc1]

If I Could Only Fly is the fiftieth studio album by American country singer Merle Haggard, released in 2000. The title song was written by Texas songwriter Blaze Foley. It reached number 26 on the Billboard Country albums chart.[1] Merle did a nice job - but, rest his soul, Blaze Foley wrote this beautiful song

[@bobbyshelton9254]

I watched a video of Merle, claiming that he wrote the song. No matter who wrote it, it is beautiful and both of them (Merle and Joe) have done awesome jobs with the delivery of such a heartfelt song and perfect melody. Truly an American treasure of great talent by all who put it all together.

[@101662napo]

Merle Haggard never claimed to write this song pretty annoyed with all the Karen’s

[@angelaarnold3740]

Brilliant Joè Thanks SAW YOU in NASHVILLE AND YOU WERE AMAZING ❤❤❤😂😂😂

[@steve-y1h]

He did Merle Haggard proud on this song

[@edfisher2752]

NICE MJOB JOE ! Merle would feel honored !

[@royzee28]

Oh! that is soooooo goood! What a man, first tuned to this version 12 years ago and Joe really does it justice!

[@DanieBrits-i3j]

Absolutely beautifull sung Joe Nicols!!

[@johntheball]

This is lovely but you have hear Blaze sing it...Breaks my heart a little bit every time as good country songs should... Greetings from Eire🇨🇮☺️

[@Jen-c6u]

I love this young man. I'm sorry he died so young and fresh. He's wonderful.

[@LynnZB]

Joe Nichols is still alive, if that is who you are referring to.

[@Jen-c6u]

@@LynnZB thank you.

[@MrNekkid]

Yes, I know Blaze wrote this, but the fact is, I cried like a little girl thinking about my wife who passed away last November, and as long as the performer can evoke some emotion from you, they have succeeded in the songs light..

[@akeagleTL]

Joe Nichols has one of, if not the best voice in country music today. Unfortunately most of his album cuts are produced to appeal to country radio and really don't do his talent justice

[@lejonbrames8820]

so damn true

[@dannyrousseau4792]

I'D SAY HE HAS THE BEST

[@charlieboy1701]

akeagleTL name an artist that doesn’t. Than I you/

[@joshhendrickson1441]

Don't discount Ben Haggard, both equally talented

[@nancyfancy2018]

Good job Joe...Merle can hear u whenever u sing now....your voice lends itself to his songs so well. Love it!

[@maxwelljose2241]

This is Blaze Foleys song

[@juanitarodriguez4778]

@@maxwelljose2241 o upkay thank you

[@owentyler7295]

Nice job on the Blaze song by Joe, a very accomplished singer. Please notice the kaypo position on the two guitars. Those two fellows are playing this beautiful music cross-corded. Thats why it is so beautiful. Every time i listen brings tears. An absolutely beautiful rendition.

[@EuniceJohnson-vx2bk]

What a voice and such a handsome guy!!!

[@gypsy20001]

Wow that was just beautiful .......

[@123ewq]

i was NOT exepecting to like this cover, im a huge merle haggard fan, he did a great job with this. stayed really true to how merle sings, good job makin me feel the lyrics almost like merle does.

[@lindaowens9865]

Beautiful job! I was lucky enough to see him in an intimate little venue in Charlotte County Florida with a couple of other performers. Out of all the huge concerts I've attended in my (long) life, it was the best. He is special and they were hilarious together on that little stage. Also, very easy on the eyes!! 😁 Thank you Joe for a great and intimate concert under the stars!!

[@henryhall3207]

Great job need more of this in todays country

[@richardryan8609]

Fantastic. Great, great voice and unbeatable guitar work.

[@RayDeiter-yk1sq]

Totally awesome. Job Joe

[@bonniechops1]

Memories of mum and dad 💔💔💔❤️

[@davidasbury5843]

Best version I’ve ever heard

[@suzanneroyster7832]

Good Lord !!! That’s an amazing song and an amazing voice singing it and two amazing guitarists playing and the harmony is just right!!!! Blaze and Merle are both very proud of you guys !! What a simple but perfect performance!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@cmusic05]

Best version so far. Musicians are phenominal. Joe Nichols is one of my favoarites.

[@timrouse9273]

My first time seeing this video..the repeat button is wore out!!

[@jdhcgeucbdbdhch1338]

A beautiful voice with so much feeling he brings me to tears. Thank you joe. With love

[@bowesman1000]

A very nice version of the Blaze Foley song. Joe Nichols has Merle Haggard like timbre for sure. I never get tired of listening to this song no matter who is doing it. Willie Nelson does it great as well on Seashores of Old Mexico album.

[@rinacarty6874]

This is the best version of a fabulous song. It has been covered by numerous artists but this is quite brilliant. Blaze will be smiling in his place of rest. Gerry Farry

[@juanitarodriguez4778]

Joe makes me cry like a baby when he sings this song listen family I want this as the first and last song played at my farewell party

[@lisahayes5221]

I bid this goodbye to come and be with you ...what a classic well done. Love your version love you..

[@barbaracassello4818]

So beautiful!!

[@DanieBrits-i3j]

Awesome!! awesome!!awesom3 ; cover of this song!!

[@morriswilburn9858]

Outstanding guitar.

[@laurieanne]

this song sends me to another planet...

[@MrNekkid]

I dont think the tears will ever completely stop, but it does get easier.

[@janetblankenship8359]

The More I Listen 🎶 To Your Music Joe The Better It Gets!! LOVED Also Eleven 🌹 Roses Song You Did Last Weekend! Beautiful 🎵 🎶 🎵 🎶 🎵 Packed Out House In Greensboro Nc

[@jimnoakes9394]

Just beautiful!! That's all I can say.thank you Joe no more lonely nights Blaze

[@markive9907]

Joe & George straight ,are the only one in country that can do Merle’s Songs justice ❤️👍

[@ianburry5629]

It's not a Merle song though is it...for all his faults and impurities Blaze probably wrote one of the best songs about real life ever

[@lillianmills2110]

OMG! What a great rendition 💛

[@maureenmcmahon2077]

Awesome Man ❤

[@ItsWaldo]

Superb rendition with beautiful guitar pickin' .....thanks for sharing

[@lorettaperson8388]

You did a great job! I was with Blaze when he was writing this song in his head. I am sure he would love the way you sing it

[@leeco9811]

He truly was one of the best songwriters of his time.

[@stevehensley7731]

Loretta Person please tell me that Mr. Foley had the copyright to this song he wrote. Or do you happen to know? Please give me a shout with reasons Merle is getting credit for the song.

[@mrjasondylan]

@@stevehensley7731 no Merle didn't get credit for it it's well documented that it's Blazes song same with Clay pigeons.

[@mrjasondylan]

Hi Loretta don't suppose you know who was the inspiration for Blaze when he wrote these amazing lyrics.

[@aronaeve1669]

I liked Joe Nichols voice first time I heard him sing and this is a compliment to an old timer, the simple man's poet Merle Haggard. Thumbs up!

[@windsonguntamedspirit3151]

A true natural God given talent. He can write as well as he sings. And he has the most powerful heart felt song's of any other artist no matter what the genre. Love him, his heart, his music.

[@tommybolden4646]

Joe is a great singer for these type songs.

[@1davis7861]

I hadn't heard Joe Nichols before now, but with this great version of a Merle song, I will make sure and hear him more often. Great guitars in this song also!

[@Daniel-san-86]

It's a Blaze Foley song

[@bagoesv.leeuwen7413]

The song is written by Blaze Foley.

[@Madted1]

BEAUTIFUL - I'm sobbing!

[@mommenon1]

Amazingly Beautiful..Thank you for this lovely share..MH has to be proud of Joe...

[@idaberrones4834]

I love this❤

[@cmusic05]

Best version ever, guitar players fantastic and Joe, what a great voice.

[@gcvincent3989]

Excellent!

[@roadking1204clint]

Awesome job , such a beautiful song

[@karenjones2381]

A great rendition Joe, this is becoming on of my favorite Haggard songs.

[@mdb60]

Blaze Foley’s song