Merle Haggard on Watching Johnny Cash Perform in Prison

[@BrettJohnson-n1v]

I can't believe Dan gets to meet all these stars. The interviews are so much fun.

[@alejandroelias4348]

I started listening to Merle haggard in the first grade, and later in my life, I was able to attend 7 of his concerts in Tucson az and in Sierra Vista az, . He was a big part of my lifestyle and still remains that way now.

[@williamweiss6128]

Sure do love those old country singers, man. Real, genuine.

[@DaveBohannan]

I am a big country music fan, I have been listening to this music for 80 years, and I think he was the best there has ever been

[@harveyotoole2029]

Absolutely !!

[@screddot7074]

The best concert I ever went to was Merle Haggard. He made you feel like the concert was just for you even though you were sitting in the nose bleed seats.

[@theupsndowns8161]

Saw him a few times in Cali in the 90z. Freakin badass

[@777jones]

I had the honor of seeing Merle and his band play in 2006 opening for Bob Dylan. Love of my life also with me. And it was my birthday. Great day… RIP Merle.

[@crazywisdom2]

Thank you Dan, Merle.. the pleasure was all ours. Thanks for sharing ~!!~

[@beanzburriton4263]

how is the pleasure yours? more than his? please explain

[@douglowe5355]

Ironically enough, when Merle passed away, I was in jail serving the minimum (10 days) for a DUI conviction. I was more than double the legal limit, and I remember the judge telling me that the law required him to impose the sentence. The Hagg going to his reward while I was behind bars put alot of things into perspective. I've always loved his performances and songwriting--but that experience will forever be with me because of Merle's passing...

[@emanuellasker3650]

Thanks for the memories, Merle.

[@Sundance56]

My Mother was such a huge fan of Merle, she gave me his name, as my middle name. I always thought that was really cool. Thanks Mom!

[@lfrost6718]

Brilliant interview with a Brilliant and honest Artist! Thank you so very much.

[@darlenemstrommer7687]

Merle and Johnny got to end up to be best friends as also Johnny was very bright

[@larrymclarnon-pd8xf]

One legend admiring another.😊😊

[@Ultra54able]

Well said.

[@Rubin4749]

I haven't always been "a Dan Rather fan". But I gotta say, this series Rather has done with Musicians has been *INCREDIBLY* great.

[@johnriggle8576]

Got to hang out with him 20 something year's ago , one of the most down to earth people ..... miss you

[@danshannon5216]

Met MH at Rama Ontario unforgettable.

[@SneakyCheeseThief]

His speaking voice sounds so much like my grandad - the accent, the languorous rhythm, even the slight smacking noise of his mouth between sentences - that I watch videos of Merle to hear him again. What’s more, grandpa turned me on to the music I love - from Hank, Merle, and Johnny Cash, to Townes and John Prine. I miss you, sir!

[@tomdale1313]

"The Real Deal", thxs for sharing...

[@Razorhaloforever]

Merle is a goddamn legend. Saw him once and was just amazed at how cool he truly is.

[@wayne-lj4in]

Wish I could have.

[@DrDennis]

Watched this on tv when he was still alive. Great singer!!! ❤

[@Americal-v6r]

Yep, original,honest,,the real deal. Respect! You can see the deep discernment in his gaze, almost like it penetrates right through you. The real deal!

[@tkreitler]

Merle didn't have much of a formal education, but he was a pretty sharp man.

[@joseadan13m]

Sometimes you learn more off the streets than from school, his song “I take a lot of pride of what I am” explains it well

[@MrJudohead]

Education has nothing to do with intelligence.

[@mediumdoubledouble9012]

He was a smart man. Talented and smart.

[@aleksandervaldal]

Education = indoctrination

[@bsnf-5]

Education is good but you can be wise and knowledgeable without ever going to college. But they want you to follow their rules.. I say, be yourself. And do what you love.

[@DRife-o7l]

Honest As Rain. The HAG Was Never Shamed If his game. . Legendary Merle Ronald Haggard. ❤❤

[@eleanorlamont7375]

Merle!! I think you are the coolest dude ever!!!

[@DRife-o7l]

Genuine Genius of country music Association

[@JamesMiller-e2f]

Silver Wings. Thanks, Merle.

[@doozerxxx5031]

Merle is an inspiration to all convicts that there is light at the end of the tunnel

[@DavidJones-ey6ie]

This is so cool

[@DRife-o7l]

The smartest Man in country music 🎵

[@seamus9750]

And mama cried😢

[@tp8030]

Merele had some pretty eyes. Legend!

[@ernestconnell8087]

Merle the pearl

[@owensitter7852]

damn watching him say "clout" at 2:00 threw me off guard

[@jayrom14]

Same I read this right when he said it😂

[@shawnduncan5779]

I liked his song Rainbow Stew

[@daviddiven1640]

But it wasn't the best country and Western song. They didn't mention mama,trucks, trains, getting drunk, or prison...

[@PatriciaBarnes-h6v]

No sir that was David Allen Coe

[@daviddiven1640]

@@PatriciaBarnes-h6v Well if that ain't country I'll kiss your ass...

[@trentparris1277]

I was drunk The day my mom Got outta prison I went To pick her up In the rain But before i could get to the station In the pickup truck She got runned over By a damned old train.

[@daviddiven1640]

@@trentparris1277 Well a friend of mine named Steve Goodman wrote that song. With the help of John Prine...

[@trentparris1277]

@daviddiven1640 🤣 glad to hear someone else these days enjoy some John Prine. It's a little cliche but Paradise is one of the best songs ever written.

[@darlenemstrommer7687]

I have a book as man in white as Johnny Cash ended up being a prophet

[@Adulto357]

And i turned 21 in prison doin' lfe without parole...... no one could steer me right but mama tried

[@Margaret-h7f]

Mr.Willy Nelson and Merle were best. Friends.I am like ya,ll

[@Ultra54able]

He still has young eyes.

[@SHANECatLovinActivistHistorian]

i am glad that merle knows that the america justice system is corrupt, but i wish he had spoke out about it more

[@audreydaleski1067]

Get up and ding Merle

[@clintonkotcha7452]

Geez like johnny paycheck

[@Margaret-h7f]

Merle is the shhiii---------

[@mattaylor8935]

Screw the System and Google ect

[@PeterPounders]

Cash did the cover for Trent Reznor's "Hurt" and it was far better than Trent's version. Said so himself. Cash still had it.

[@CissieNeil-x6w]

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[@rstlr73]

he would vote kamala.....boooooo

[@bobdavidsonm.d.7214]

Go away!

[@christopherhooten4601]

this is teh most disrepect ful interview ive ever seen this is MERLE, all i hear is questions about cash

[@jeffarmfield2346]

Watch the whole thing