Merle Haggard - Wouldn't That be Something / Color Me

A clip from 1984. Merle would release "Wouldn't That be Something" twice; Once on the "5:01 Blues" album, and again on the "Bluegrass Sessions". "Color Me" was never released.

[@jamesworthington3346]

How many singers do you know who could sit on a couch with just a guitar and sound like that. None folks. You just saw the best singer song writer in country music history

[@darlenepringle5782]

MERLE HAS TOUCHED THIS WORLD LIKE NO OTHER HUMAN...❤

[@Sluggo01]

There was no voice that could duplicate the HAGG...What a nice tone quality he has

[@joannahalaby3975]

Just a great dedication to Bonnie as they stayed friends after their divorced in 1978. Such a wonderful song.

[@mitchellmarcus4843]

Great comment 👍

[@anelladambrosio2513]

​@@mitchellmarcus4843ciao Mitchell! 🙋‍♀️😍😘💘🌄

[@JohnnyPerth]

love lived on

[@virginiamccabe3073]

I thought it was nice that he dedicated Wouldn't that be Something to Bonnie Owens. Made me smile.

[@diamondblue5327]

The greatest voice ever in country music, hands down! Margaret VanDyke

[@jonestherambler8807]

Merle haggard had such a great voice

[@bevearle5990]

Bonnie was always on his mind and in his heart she was a very inportant part his life.

[@captainkangaroo4301]

Bonnie was the Pattie Boyd of country music. Bonnie was married to Buck Owens and Merle Haggard and Pattie was married to George Harrison and Eric Clapton. She was Layla.

[@elizabethhughes5160]

This song is absolutely beautiful and Merle singing it and thinking of Bonnie , just shows he always had Bonnie on his mind .He loved Bonnie since they were young .It was Bonnie who got Merle started in a singing career. They were always in love with each other but Merle had an eye for the ladies .Even ones he married , when Bonnie @ him divorced .He wrote this song for Bonnie years later ( TODAY .I STARTED LOVING YOU AGAIN ).I Its another wonderful song , l love Merle singing it to Bonnie. Haggard. She shall always be Bonnie Haggard in my life ..RIP if you were only buried next to one @ other .ELIZABETH SCOTLAND .XXXXX❣❣❣

[@Hagfan789]

I could sit in that chair next to Merle & listen to those tunes all day long...Some good stuff here..Thanks Merle & Freddy.

[@crossoverline4623]

Me too😄

[@dustinleitheiser5126]

2 years ago today we lost one of the greatest singers and songwriters of all time

[@Hagfan789]

A great song Merle & Freddy Powers wrote together & released on Merle's "5:01 Blues" album back in 1988.

[@jamesw.scarber4924]

My dad quit listening to rock when I was about four...and turned me on to hag ....tears still well up when I find jewels like these....if a song hits you ....react to it ...and sing it to if you know the words ...love you Merle...inspiration un equalled

[@margaretsharbono2218]

Love Mr Freddie & Mr Merle. I LOVE THIS SONG & THE FACT THAT HE IS SINGING FOR BONNIE. SHE LOVED HER MERLE. IN THE HAG, It tells what happen for Her leaving Mr Merle. But She Still always Loved Him. And I think He Loved Her Later Own. The Together They Were BEAUTIFUL.

[@janbennington2290]

There will never be another Merle Haggard but now we have all of that beautiful music he made an left for us to enjoy. RIP MERLE. SURE LOVED YOU

[@SeeCSeesCC]

❤️It’s just simply as good as it gets Merle and Freddy

[@margaretsharbono2218]

So BEAUTIFUL. GLad He Sung it for Bonnie. Loved MR MERLE & MR FREDDIE.

[@margaretsharbono2218]

5-14-2023. LOVE THIS CLIP. LOVE MR MERLE & LOVE MR FRIDDIE

[@johnwade7692]

None better than the THAT combo writing and singing RIP...THE GREATS!!!

[@mariececilelassere]

Golden song for all you love MERLE beautifull mélodie thanks for Johnny cash and Bonnie ? Love forever my sweet countrysonger RIP ❤️❤️❤️😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏

[@rickg3319]

I have never seen or even heard about this before today! It does NOT get any better than this in Country Music!!! A brilliant guitar player and a wonderful voice and singing style! Merle truly was unique and one of a kind!!!

[@margaretsharbono2218]

6-4-2023 10:15pm I Sooo LOVE THIS FIRST SONG. Always Loved Bonnie Owens & Leona Williams.

[@margaretsharbono2218]

Ben Haggard sings this 2nd song so BEAUTIFUL.

[@MrFlatroofer]

Beautiful.

[@edencalip7214]

good sound refreshing to weary soul

[@denisehedden13]

Merle Haggard such a Powerful story teller of song's. I grew up listening to his music bcoz of my Dad was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame & Honor in 1987 in ATL. Ga. singer song writer & Dad admired every song "The Hag" ~(that's what Dad called him) they met @ The Playboy Room n Atl Ga. Merle always had only great songs I could listen to his tunes all day such a unique voice. I was so sorry when I heard he passed. I Prayed for his Family, friends & fans it broke my heart but true believer in God & God got another Angel in my heart. Thank you for posting this video I'm sure it was on his son's KZbin Ben Haggard sight. God Bless you all 🎶🎵🎶

[@bevearle5990]

Bonnie Owens was Merles rock or anchor in life always .

[@carolcarstensen6485]

They are both singing in heaven together.rip . Thank you for all the music .

[@bevearle5990]

Merle haggard and Bonnie owns was and will always be the best and close friends

[@lizmcelwain9557]

THEY LOVED EACH OTHER TO THE END!!

[@margaretsharbono2218]

This Song & the Expression in Mr Merle Haggard Still has Strong Feelings for Ms. Bonnie Owens Haggard 6-29-2023 Love It

[@hagblay]

THE ONE AND ONLY--MIGHTY MERLE--NEVER WILL BE ANOTHER

[@margaretsharbono2218]

Thank You Mr Merle & Mr Freddy

[@wolf4555]

I love it how he sang that for Bonnie. Freddie was a good writer Merle cared so much for Cash. Very enjoyable

[@margaretsharbono2218]

Mr Merle also Cared for Mr Freddie

[@loraschultz772]

Merle is something!!!!!

[@arinvests]

Nice song by the Hag. 1st time I have heard it thanks Bob.~ Arthur

[@joanne-solutions3506]

Beautiful loved it... RIP.. Merle- Johnny..

[@carolyndevane7998]

I love this song......don't let it get lost❤️

[@frankcoffey]

Carolyn DeVane It’s not lost now, it’s on KZbin.

[@wesleybarnett5705]

Jesus Christ It’s really hard to make a old man cry BUT

[@carolyndevane7998]

Love this video.....watch it all the time!! Miss you Merle❤️

[@debrapowerswinans4484]

RIP UNCLE FREDDY POWERS 6/21/16

[@elizabethhughes5160]

MERLE always loved Bonnie.Even after there divorce he knew he had done wrong. I know his heart was always on Bonnie. GODBLESS them BOTH .Just wish they were buried together .RIP ALWAYS BOTH OF YOU .KINDEST REGARDS ELIZABETH PERTH SCOTLAND XXXXXXX

[@brenthorton5512]

Man that's great to see and Freddy Powers,Porter Waggoner,R.I.Pto those "Greats!The "Hags"always "The Man"Thanks Johnny...

[@patrickcarroll3695]

Brent Horton I

[@patzpea]

Thats my Daddy Freddy Powers

[@BrianTheHatDuckworth1952]

He was a great and Talented man Patsy and his friendship and song writing abilities had a big influence on Merle I'm sure. and I guess you are proud of him and rightly so. I never saw either of them Live but I sure get a lot pleasure watching them in these videos.

[@hirdy6]

Your Daddy was a star.

[@jamesw.scarber4924]

Your Daddy was a fellow muscian of some the greatest writers of his time...

[@deeraygarcia1]

Very nice man who would go out his way to make me feel comfortable.

[@jimhuntington3059]

Hi Patsy, I got to interview Freddy in Bakersfield one day. It was a real thrill. Nice to meet you

[@seancrowe8488]

A wonderful clip. Many thanks, Merle had a good innings I suppose but he will be sorely missed.

[@robertlindsay2131]

he was the best god bless

[@jeanneso9172]

Love him,his songs,lyrics, especially his voice,still miss him ❤️

[@scottweindegher]

Nothing better than the THE HAGG😎I LOVE HIS SONG COLOR ME.. EXACTLY I WEAR BLUE SHIRT WHEN I PLAY THIS, AND MY FAVORITE COLOR IS BLUE. 🔵🎶💙

[@brianhelle7064]

He loved Johnny Cash & Bonnie Owens. He met Johnny Cash in prison (either Folsom Prison or San Quinton i forget which one). He got Pardoned by then Governor Ronald Reagan of California. He played at the White House for then President Ronald Reagan. Merle was a good man

[@mariececilelassere]

This songs duo with freddy powers are merveilleuses and heard happyness moment exceptionnel ❤❤❤thanks Merle RIP with my great heartache forever unforgettable countryman in all performances 💎💎💎👍🏻😭😭😭🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😩😩😩also to the great artist freddy powers ❤❤❤ of course respectueuses thoughts sincerely to your two familys 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 2024/25/03) ❤❤❤

[@JohnLeePedimore]

Seated from left to right,Porter Wagoner,Freddie Powers,Merle Haggard,T.G. Shepherd and Ralph Emery.

[@jojoH143]

great video thanks for posting

[@elizabethhughes5160]

MERLE @ @BONNIE WERE ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL TOGETHER .THEY ALWAYS WERE IN LOVE .EVEN AFTER THERE DIVORCE .THEY SHOULD NEVER HAVE DIVORCED IN THE 1ST PLACE .GODBLESS THEM BOTH IN HEAVEN RIP ALWAYS ELIZABETH SCOTLAND XXXX ⚘⚘⚘⚘

[@claudehopper9813]

There will a lotta country singer come and go but ...there will always only be one Merle Haggard . His song writting equally matched his singing both the best , ever story he sang i wished would never end .

[@errol-ih4jy]

we are truly looking at the best theres ever been in Country.

[@carolyndevane7998]

Love these songs❤️

[@cotymcclung]

color me is damn good.

[@melin520]

*Wouldn't that be something* ~2:10 If I could show you I could spread my wing and fly away? Wouldn't that be something If I ask you to fly with me on some wild and windy day? Wouldn't that be something If we both fell together and you threw your arms Around me like you needed me Wouldn't that be something? wouldn't that be something? ---------------- You'd probably laugh if you could see the dream I had last night You and I together on our maiden rocket flight we were seated there together with your happy frightened look You and I got young again on that rocket trip we took and wouldn't that be something If you could look at me and see somebody read it again? Wouldn't that be something and we can really fly away and both be young again Wouldn't that be something we could look inside each other's minds always find each other when we needed to? Wouldn't that be some thing? Wouldn't that be some thing?.....

[@johncadle2956]

Thank you Merle...it would be somethin

[@margaretsharbono2218]

5-23 5am Wonderful Noel Lee & Ben needs to Learn. THESE 2 SONG & Sing Them for Us. That would be GREAT. LOVE THE HAGGARDS. Also Mr Freddie Powers.

[@margaretsharbono2218]

I saw a Video a few days ago where Ben Was Singing this Second Song. He did Wonderful. 6-29-2023

[@lisakay2322]

Love me some Merle💗🎶🎸🎵💗

[@jefflowe2377]

Memories : “ We were there , the rest I forget “ Walt Whitman . Sweet and sad .

[@rockymountainrose8189]

Love both of these songs.

[@marktate4466]

The man was a national treasure.

[@teresarn1965]

What a voice!!!

[@thedig10]

Thanks for posting. Great video.

[@mr.lineman4428]

Pure ,pure talent !!!!!

[@josephmcgowan1240]

He dedicated it to Bonnie, he refers to Today I Started Loving You Today in the lyric, which was written for Bonnie

[@patsyeast1584]

Lovely

[@lisa.rebelwise2700]

FLY AWAY. WITH. ME. MERLE. FLYIN. HIGH.

[@larryheaberlinofficial6464]

Back in the 70’s, when working at all country KWKY in Des Moines, received a recording by a Gene Watson a new artist out of Texas, the song was, If I’m. A fool for leaving, I’d be twice the fool to stay, I loved that record, just about wore it out, thought it was one greatest tunes I’d ever heard, since the Gene has never failed to impress me his music, he is a classic, right up there, Hank, Merle, Eddy and so many more I can’t recall. Anything Gene Watson does, I love. Larry Heaberlin, retired, KWKY, WHO, WCLU, KRMS and others.

[@candaceleigh123456]

Beautiful!

[@broganmoffet7173]

As usual when merle sings I'm happy

[@dansbooks6]

Country music genius!!

[@JohnnyPerth]

Such a genious

[@AaronJones-uz1fd]

Incredible

[@NoName-vj5rs]

I think he always regretted losing her,I know that feeling

[@magbrown1]

Lovely song

[@onlycountry1955]

HAG U ARE SOOOO RIGHT --BOB MOORE- A.K.A. SMOKEY

[@sethcole2333]

Merles guitar still has the price tag

[@CiscoDuck]

Yeah, that was the Minnie Pearl model Ovation guitar! ;)

[@wmunsch]

the guy sitting next to merle is T.G. Sheperd

[@debrapowerswinans4484]

nO it was my Uncle - Freddy Powers :)

[@debrapowerswinans4484]

oops

[@wmunsch]

I know but the one on the right is TG Shepherd

[@lizmcelwain9557]

NO IT IS FREDDY POWERS!!

[@loisparker6256]

He always Loved Bonnie

[@karenmoldenhauer9014]

That would be something

[@joejennings3335]

WOW!

[@daveblevins3322]

🙏❤️

[@Countryman456]

@countryjazzjohnny Yeah, thats what I was thinking. Thanks for your reply!

[@hagblay]

TY SMOKEY--JOHN

[@countryjazzjohnny]

@Countryman456 Merle never recorded "Color Me".

[@billandjulie5]

countryjazzjohnny shame it was never recorded just pleased to find it

[@Countryman456]

Does anyone know where I can find "Color Me" song? I have been looking for ever since I watched this video...can't find it.

[@2Jeezuzisreal]

Wouldn't that be somethin... if Johnny had stayed home with his wife and babies.

[@honcher]

Anyone know of a link where I can find the chords to both these songs? I can't track them down anywhere

[@allenhughes12]

Is this the episode that Merle and Freddie "took over"?

[@christinecarpenter2774]

🔁🔁🔁

[@Hagfan789]

Who is the other guy sitting next to Merle? I can't place him..

[@carrollduke6457]

T. G. Sheppard

[@brandonnava5338]

His name is Freddie Powers. Merle and Freddie wrote quite a few hits for Merle.

[@Hagfan789]

@@carrollduke6457 Thanks..

[@janetwells3115]

C

[@rickkilgore1147]

All about soundS That's why I'm voting TRUMP PENCE 2020

[@mitchellmarcus4843]

I'm asking our Boomer generation wouldn't that be something?

[@81dsend]

Merle haggard

[@dennisphillips9478]

Beautiful.