Ben Haggard "If I Could Only Fly"

[@alexzant8911]

Please, please, please keep on this path. You were born to sing and play music. There is NO one, in country music right now that comes close to you. We will be beyond blessed to see you continue to make your dad proud with such a sound that screams country in every way! Ready to start buying your albums.

[@rondoschanck3759]

Thank you ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥

[@monycantin6778]

agreed

[@rebeccawyatt5046]

Yes ben you Are the very best! I LOVE YOU!

[@bwind9548]

George Jones used to sing “Who is gonna fill their shoes” I’m hear to tell you Ben Hagard is gonna fill some shoes ! Ben you are so talented! Just keep on singing and someday you will be as famous as your dad ! I love your music.

[@georgemercer3013]

Got that right 💯

[@victoriablantonnoah3413]

Awesome Artist

[@mrjasondylan]

Yes but there's another big part to it all a very important one which his Father had in buckets and that is the songs. It's all very well singing amazingly if you can't write them too then he will never be his Father I'm not saying he can't write just saying it's very important.

[@mr.blackhawk142]

@@victoriablantonnoah3413 Does he paint too??? :P

[@darlenemyrick3280]

@@georgemercer3013]p)pp

[@TheShotzie]

Ben sang this beautiful song with a broken heart, he had just lost his dad. Beautifully sung Ben, straight from your heart G-d bless you with success and happiness!

[@simonsayla6267]

Brought me to tears.

[@allenoliff4097]

Love it honey

[@EstherMaySalvati]

😢😢😢

[@olddocman]

Dont care what any body say, Ben is what we all wanna hear.

[@USNAVDC]

How great to have a chance to hear another amazing Haggard voice! Thank you Ben for sharing.

[@murph3001]

Wonderful song wonderful singer ___great music

[@barbararandall3206]

Ben Haggard has a beautiful voice. hope he carries on for his father he can really sing

[@fancy2121]

Ben...there are no words to describe how special this is!

[@edsmusic1000]

Excellent! You are Merle Haggard reborn. My condolences and best wishes at the same time. You've got what it takes, and then some. God bless you and your family.

[@TROYCOOKS]

Wow, what a song Ben. That really moved me bro!! Miss you Dad also. He's in good hands and enjoying a good life in Heaven.

[@briancanterberry3085]

Me too my friend. Going through so much in my life right now. I truly appreciate you saying this comment!

[@amydurrant9032]

I have never heard anyone sound and look like their father than you. But you have shifted talent of your own and I know your dad is looking down on you smiling and his chest filled with pride. I'm glad I found u. Keep up the great work, I'm in Denver and hope to catch a show of yours some time, it would truly be an honor! Thanks for the great music!!!!!!♥️♥️♥️

[@nathanbell7824]

*aam

[@jaycheek254]

I absolutely love your father. He is one of the greatest artists of all time. I've been wondering about you and hoping that all is well. I hope you continue carrying your father's torch but with a new flame. There's just something that about Merle's music that touches my soul. It sounds like you have it as well.

[@jimmydunn3593]

J Cheek

[@traceytatroswindle6429]

J Cheek I couldn't agree more.

[@bluestarlighting29]

J. Cheek That truth. I was at last concert at Minnesota state fair and was picture it back then 2015 all greatest hits songs. Now hear it his sons follow his footsteps. Beautiful song.

[@EricReitzel]

Back again Ben...So Talented, My parent or parents will hear this song at their Funeral. They have been married for over 50 years/ Mom is 90 as of yesterday, Dads 86. God Bless you and your Family

[@mojoefelix]

Such a beautiful song written by the legend, Blaze Foley.

[@hankclingingsmith6471]

WOW BETTER THAN MOST , SURELY BETTER THAN TODAYS CRAP THEY CALL COUNTY. THIS MAN CAN SING. DOESNT NEED HIS FATHERS LEGACY, HE CAN DO IT ON HIS OWN.

[@mr.blackhawk142]

Jou mean county with an R? R R R !!!

[@TheTonybhoy59]

This is moving superb

[@frankward8689]

Sounds like Sr

[@matthewlogsdon3510]

When my dad died I was lost. He taught me what real music was and Merle was one of his favorites. He picked like Chet Atkins and cherished his Gibson es335 dot which he left me when he passed. When Merle died another piece of me did to. The world lost the greatest country artist ever. God bless Ben...

[@jamesworthington3346]

Just like his dad. As his voice mellows and he finds his own music he will become another great country singer

[@thomastommy1192]

Wo son you are a great singer. I'm sure your dad was proud of you. I lost my dad many years ago. So I kind of know how you feel. I wish I could tell you the hurt will go away in time. But it won't. Over time you just learn to live with it. I think of my dad every dad. I grew up listening to your dad. Merle was my hero. At a time it wasn't cool to like country music. But I did not care. I blared Merle music from my car loud and clear. I got teased but I did not care. They will never be another Merle Haggard. Ben I can see you are hurting. But your dad would want you and your brother's to go on. So just give it time. I wish you and your family well. God Bless You All.

[@CaliChristianGirl]

You are absolutely right about the hurt, it never goes away but we learn to live with it. Sometimes the hurt seems so raw at times and feels like it was today our loved ones passed, but we say to ourselves move on for today and still love them because they still love us.

[@thomastommy1192]

Hi Tammy Harper, I am sorry that you hurt also. My heart goes out to you. Can I ask you where you are located?? Please contact me and let's talk, Thanks.

[@dvdballa]

I am crying,,,How could this be that you have your dad's voice and talent...Absolutely wonderful...There is a God...

[@jonathangee9348]

AMEN!!!!!!!!!!

[@rogersmith5187]

Tuching my heart!!! Really feel that you sing from the heart and it tuches the heart of us. You're fans

[@chuckbenwitt789]

Agree with you

[@markrobertsministries]

He's good but not even close to Merle

[@courtesyofdickboak]

Dare I say he sings even a bit better than his dad

[@elizebothma7375]

All the Haggards have beautiful voices I can listen to them all the time. Thx Ben.

[@mikebit3039]

Ben, this is an informal recording, but it's one of the coolest things ever. I keep coming back to it. Thank you.

[@simonsayla6267]

Made me cry. Good job Ben. Y'all's dad was one of my hero's growing up and you boys are doing your Daddy proud!

[@BigBear28x]

Anyone like me who lived in Oklahoma for very long, it just came natural being a fan of Merle Haggard. He's one of the reasons I started playing the guitar. I don't know your plans, but if you ever wanted to follow in your Fathers footsteps, brother you have the voice to do it. Nice work.

[@stevied2187]

Ben, Thank you for sharing the gift you have been given from the Supreme Architect of the Universe. May you continue to be blessed and blessing others like myself. Thank You!

[@robertwood3871]

absolutely fantastic you should be at the top of country music merle will be so proud of his youngest son well done ben

[@guitarguy7621]

Thank you Ben for carrying on your Dad's tradition. Merle lives on in you.

[@maryotero9402]

This young man has the best voice in country music today. And play's that guitar the best. Merle has to be so proud . He looking down watching form above. Keep it traditional. "BEN".

[@MrJerrydbarnes]

One of the most synonymous songs, ever, by Merle Haggard. It's hard to believe he didn't write it. Thanks, Mr. Blaze Foley. Thank you, Ben Haggard, for filling your Dad's shoes. Yours is a talent that only one can possess, and you do it well. Merle was, and still is, one of my favorite singers. I sing this song, often. God Bless, and keep singing!!

[@tfmsinc5018]

Ben is the most talented of all the Haggards, and that is saying a LOT. All of them are mega-talented.

[@biggestkkfan1506]

This is so really beautiful! I'm sure your dad is proud of you somewhere over the rainbow... He will live forever through his music. It's great you can carry it on.

[@sswitlick]

biggestkkfan f

[@tommygwarren1252]

As you probably know Kris, this was written and first sung by the late, Blaze Foley ... Austin, Texas

[@barryward8905]

biggestkkfan your such a wonderful man yourself God bless you for love an support brother Kris with respect always Barry Glen ward

[@e-marketeers]

I suspect "biggestkkfan" is just that... a "big" Kris Kristofferson fan (not the actual K.K.).

[@txdrifter38]

steve, there are a few versions by blaze foley on youtube. my favorite one is him singing it outside at a wedding reception. i really like this version by ben haggard too. good stuff.

[@christopherwebb1225]

Been a Merle Haggard fan for almost 45 years and Ben your vocals and simple unplugged sound is just amazing. You introduce new life into true country music as well as retaining all of what true country music is all about, and I know Merle knows he left things in good hands!

[@godfreylewis132]

This was one of your Dad's favourite songs, always sung with feeling. You have done the song justice Ben and clearly sung from your heart. Keep the legacy going, well done.

[@thatdiychick8063]

Dear god thank you for this man, his voice , and where he came from! Please put out an album. We need you now more then ever! Country Music needs you! 💜

[@nicole1974born]

OMG.. this made me cry.. beautiful .. thank you for sharing your voice with us .. i used to sing with my dad and when he left this world for a better place i felt lost for a very long time i couldn't sing for 11 years not with out him by my side .. then i realised the piece that was missing in my life was the music.

[@tamimiles1022]

So Beautiful I love u Ben

[@almanaylor2586]

lost my husband after 54 years of marriage, music has always been a part of my life. It has helped me still today after 6 years of being alone.

[@georgemercer3013]

Very HEART TOUCHING ❤️....LOVE IT...KEEP IT UP....

[@ronaldroehrick4872]

I'm a big fan he has so much potential.

[@HeartlandRenovations]

Music flows you Ben! Please keep writing and singing for all of us.

[@Shamoo147]

Thank you Ben for recording this. I have had your dads music in my life for 40 years. Please continue his legacy and sing your heart out and fill this world with another 40. Truly amazing.

[@markthompson3449]

This fellow has one of the most awesome voices I've ever heard.

[@rogerwilliams2629]

Ben, that is so beautiful. I don't know how you got through it. I am very, very much looking forward to you writing and singing Ben Haggard songs. I love your Dad's music more than any other's....and can't wait to hear yours....Your's. I already know it will be awesome.

[@1bls]

Sounds just like his pops, that’s a damn good thing. God Bless the Hag

[@kj320175]

You should be on the top of country music with your voice and the emotion you put behind the words.

[@brynnrains2946]

Man, this is so good. Today is 5 years that Merle passed and it is hard. This was so beautiful and can't stop listening. And the song is such a good song too ❤

[@odeoncash692]

The first time I heard Merle Haggard was in 1968. I was 8 yrs. old at the time. I was with my uncle in a brand new "68" Mustang Fastback. He had the radio on "The Big K", AM channel WKCW in Warrenton, VA. "Tomcat Reader" was the DJ. Merle was singing "Days of wine and roses". I'll never forget how I wondered even at that age how somebody could get such a story and emotion in 2 or 3 minutes. I've been hooked on country music ever since. There are songwriters who tell a good story, there are writers who write catchy tunes. There are people with incredible voices. There are players. There are entertainers. There are some really talented people out there but nobody, repeat nobody put it all together like Merle Haggard. Dwight Yoakum a close second in my opinion. There's something about this guy that's like listening to Roger Miller, Lefty Frizzell, Keith Whitley and Merle all rolled into one. I hope, for our sake, that he inherited his fathers writing ability and sense of being able to channel our deepest thoughts and emotions and put it into words. If not, I hope he gets pitched some good songs. He is not his father and he doesn't have to be. Just be himself. What a voice and what a good decent young man. Good luck to you sir

[@griffhanks9605]

I wish they would record and play music like that today! Awesome Ben!

[@HughRailey]

I swear , I believe I like you doing this song the best of all. Thanks for doing it.

[@bamakeyman]

What a pure and true voice. Pitch perfect intonation, great phrasing. I admire his father, but Ben is a gifted performer in his own right. I'd love to be able to sing like that once in my life.

[@BrianSmith-tz2pr]

Man this Mans Voice Tuggs on your ol Heart Strings soo much brings a Tear to your eye . The inspiration he brings soo many like his Papaw. That man would makes soo many soo proud it be like a Metal of Pride he wears on that Heart. When ever im feelin Down or having a Rough Day. When i hear this Man or his papaw singing it lets me wind down. And also dang near makes this ol boy cry. If others Could bring soo much of that i spiration as a gift from the Almighty people Struggling and Dealing with things in this Twisted World today. His Voice Soothes and brings Comfort and Clarity to a Troubled Mind and Heart. God Bless Anyone who can Do such things to Sway and Remind others of the Heartfelt emotions and Troubles and be thankful for who and what they have. When this man sings it litterally Makes me Reminiss of Days and Momments of a Life some of us may of had. Or lost. The Burdens of todays World and Hardships people endure need to hear this man more . Hes a True inspiration like his papaw . Pure Awsome. ❤😊

[@frankielaine9388]

I can hear your dad in your voice. My childhood introduction to country music was an 8 track of your dad from my dad for Christmas. I'll never forget. Always admired his talent. Saw him perform many times. Please carry on his tradition. You are also gifted!

[@theresaheyer537]

beautiful Ben!!!you touch our soul....music is the best and you are graced with love,thank you so much.

[@davidholton9667]

Hello So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song.

[@coolohiobreeze2037]

This is one of my all-time favorite songs. Ever. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talents!

[@jeremyshackelford8080]

Usta play alot of Hag at shows, about 10 years ago. Little Tennessee dive bars still loved the old sound. I'm done kicking out footlights, but hearing you always brings a smile, and a beer to my lips. Neither Blaze or your pappy ever did this one better

[@texbluez71]

Ben I would love to hear you come out with an album of your original music done in traditional style. You have a great talent playing guitar and an awesome traditional country voice. I hear inflections in it that resemble your dads voice but I also hear that it is your own. Thank you though for keeping this great music alive.

[@karenjenkins4473]

Ben your a awesome singer/player very good voice and I come from five generations of songwriters and musicians.. and I love this song.. its sad but its so country.. love it.. thanks so much for all you do for us fans.. you rock buddy

[@joey9309]

Greatest performance I've ever seen vocally from Ben ..... BEAUTIFULLY PLAYED AND CHILLINGLY SUNG! YOUR DAD GRINNED DOWN AT CHA ON THAT ONE BEN.

[@barbaraschlicht1438]

Why can't country sound like this again

[@Papa-sm1wk]

You have no idea what your Dad meant to a lot of us. Listening to this takes me back there. Different guy different voice, but man you're spot on. I'm a 60 year old tuff guy crying like a little girl. Thank you!!!!, I needed that

[@HenriDeToi]

What a beautiful voice he's got! Unreal!

[@iamnursejennie5123]

Does anyone else listening to this catch yourself swaying back and forth, smiling....lost in the beauty of this? I will listen a million times. In absolute awe of the amazing gift. 😇

[@iamnursejennie5123]

Benion, thank you so much for singing this at the State Theatre for me. I’m forever grateful. 🙏🏻

[@jackoogg3691]

You got a soul

[@akountreegal]

So Beautiful...one of your Dad's favorite songs of mine.. Great job Ben...!!

[@philippe396]

Thanks from France. Wow ! Just wow ! What a beautiful song, the tone of the guitar and your voice Ben are just amazing ! Haggard for ever ! I love country music, keep going ! Merci encore. Du grand art !

[@tndixiechicken]

The combination of Blaze Foley's (Michael David Fuller) lyrics to the sound of a Haggard voice, whether father of son, makes my heart tremble and brings a tear to my eye. The quintessential tear jerker and I love every note.

[@camdenmonkey]

Your dad was responsible for bringing this beautiful song to the public's attention, and it deservedly became part of his repertoire.. Thank you Blaze Foley ......

[@marciakelly7210]

Merle Haggard WAS one of the best in the world. Ben you have put a smile on my face! Love your voice..all have that Haggard sound and my heart AND soul will never forget Merle!!!

[@pauldeterman155]

Played this video at my dad's funeral. He loved your performance of one of his most favorite Merle Haggard songs even though he knew your dad didn't write it. Thank you so much.

[@walkinghills]

I absolutely love this version! Good job, Ben!

[@Wiccy8]

i have tears in my eyes when Ben Haggard is singing , He is Merle as he sings. Thank you Ben thank you, you have such a warm voice what I love 😍😀😢👍👍

[@lengross4126]

Absolutely beautiful. The best version I've heard of this classic. P.S. great guitar paying.

[@MajesticsBand]

Like so many others I keep finding my way back to this song to listen to it over and over again. I lost my dad many years ago to cancer and recently my step dad to leukemia. The emotion in your voice is just amazing to say the least. While it can make my eyes a little watery it's refreshing to listen to a natural talent like Ben.

[@guycortesi]

Beautiful just beautiful Ben. Somehow the song seems so fitting right now. Keep playing.

[@laurieanne]

what a legacy Merle left....he was my favorite...but Ben can bring him back. ..I can hear Merle is his voice...sooooo beautiful !

[@puriman2002]

Ben Haggard you made me cry man. Thank s for the great cover of this favorite of mine. Thank you so much for sharing your talent on here. God Bless!

[@jeffnunnerymusic8671]

I tell ya, this is one of my favorites. Can't believe he's gone. Merle was my biggest inspiration in Country Music. It will never ever be the same. Keep it alive brother! I'd love to see ya come play in Mississippi.

[@lorettabrail7806]

Your star really shines, Ben!

[@davidholton9667]

Hello how are you?

[@HOTRODSANDGUITARS]

I know how your feeling Ben . I lost my pops 10 years ago , and it still hurts . Thanks for the song keep doing what your doing he's proud.

[@cmusic05]

Ben, I could tell you miss your dad. Such talent, I'm teary eyed, so proud of you and I'm not even your mother! You play so well, and that is natural, not taught. The night your dad passed away, I went on FB and made a toast to Merle (with coffee). When Silver Wings was released, radio stations played it non stop in Clarksville, TN army base, where we were at the time. His greatest accomplishment, in my opinion, is not his music, but his kids. What a legacy to leave this world. Love to watch you and Noel, Marty. Wish all of you would get together and do a family show. Would be great near Christmas. God bless you all. We love you.

[@belindawilliams8222]

I lost my dad 10/19/2016 he was 80 and Merle was our favorite singer, I love listening to you sing your dad songs. I miss my dad so much but music always brings him back to me.

[@joehernandez3171]

so good and so sad sounds like your dad. tears in my eyes listing to your beautiful voice, and dads pic in back.

[@truecountry5374]

Wonderful job young man thank you for all the great music and songs.

[@Hagfan789]

I remember the first time I heard this song...It was at a HAG show right before this album was released. Great stuff. Album released in 2000 titled, "If I Could Only Fly".

[@luciedurivage5472]

wow I still miss your dad I am 69 and grew up with your dad's music and don't quit you have a beautiful voice loved that song in memory of your dad

[@roserains]

Beautifully breathtaking! You're a precious living tribute to your Daddy young man. My prayers are with you, your Momma, and Sis always.

[@danstringer7610]

This is so good. I’ve listened to it many times and shared it with anyone that loves good music. I will listen to many more.

[@MarkDC-okiefromMuskogee]

You definitely got your Dad's voice. That very specific roll of the vibrato and such a lonesome sound. Love it

[@alexzant8911]

Mark Criner oh and isn't it wonderful that Merle lives on through Ben? I can't get enough of his music. Gives me chills every time.

[@jennifersteele3666]

Merle Haggard still lives on! How proud he must be looking down from heaven and hearing his son’s beautiful and powerful voice….

[@davebargo9844]

You are making your pops proud keep it up !

[@judimoffatt8090]

My favourite Merle Haggard song, and you do it SO well, Ben!

[@featheredcoyote5477]

Can not wait to see Ben sing in April at the Sing Me Back Home tribute concert for Merle. He's the only reason why I'm driving 8 hours for a show! Thanks Ben!

[@BenHaggard]

j bair what a compliment 😀 thank you

[@featheredcoyote5477]

Ben Haggard To me, your humble demeanor and selfless service of giving us the music and sound that we long for is the true compliment.....and a undying compliment to your Dad. Thanks again man!

[@fiddlinjazz]

I'm gonna try my best to go see him at the civic center in marion IL March 4th. It will be an 11 hour drive for me. The reason I want to go see him so bad is because I've always loved his father's music but was never able to see merle in concert because I grew up too late in merles life sadly. Ben represents what country music is truly about just like his daddy. Not to mention Ben sounds so much like him too!

[@featheredcoyote5477]

@@fiddlinjazz heck yeah!! We drove 9 hrs to Nashville for the 1 yr anniversary of Merle's Birthday/and passing date. A ton of big artists were there. But Ben was my sole purpose of traveling that distance. He's fantastic

[@eddierhodes3461]

The best compliment I can give you Ben is that "you are a great story teller". The rest is great but we are looking for story tellers and you certainly fit the bill. Great job.

[@LS1FAN]

Great man! Loved your dad for 50 years. He was always my favorite and the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree. :)

[@chuckbenwitt789]

Me too..God bless you and Merle

[@bbudacious]

This is so beautiful. Wish we could hear more from you. You have an amazing voice. Perfect for Fathers days for me

[@ADOC7]

Lovely version of the greatest song ever written. Blaze Foley was a genius, and you've done this song justice.

[@1telemaster]

Dang son! That’s a hell of a voice you’ve got!

[@promisesrkept]

Besides Hag's great music his greatest gift to us may be Ben! I look forward to a lot more great music from the son. Love Hag n Jones!

[@ZoeeTV]

So beautiful Ben!! Such a soulful and relaxing voice.. don’t ever change 🎶

[@pruettsgirl72]

oh Ben my heart is shattering. such a beautiful song

[@ronnie5129]

Thank you Ben for this song, I love it, it brings back memories of your Dad, I will miss Him Forever, His Songs Made My Life Better And Worth Living Another Day, Keep Writing Songs , And I wish You The Best Always, Cousin Figel

[@jackjackson2452]

Wow man, the feeling's all there!!! I know what you were getting to. Missing Merle. Can't help thinking about the "Mighty" one myself. Every day. Thank you. Make it count. I'm sure you make him proud.

[@really6667]

What a beautiful voice Ben. Yes you are definitely true to real music .This song has always been one of my favorites, you sure enough do it beautiful.. ❤️ Like Father like Son.

[@gregholmgren1]

This is a really beautiful rendition of a very special song. Your dad would be so proud of you, so would Blaze Foley.

[@EricReitzel]

I can only imagine how hard it may be to sing some songs that bring back some memories.But Please continue your career as a Musician and Song Writer and continue your Blessing and Keep "Country" alive.....Love you Mr Ben

[@revkelly85]

we are proud of you Ben!

[@tylorskiles4126]

What an incredible song.. I can here the echo of your father in your voice; how amazing it feels to know that his legend will live on through a whole new legacy. Keep on pickin, keep on singin. I can't wait to see you play in my home state.