Gave me the chills...MERLE HAGGARD SING ME BACK HOME REACTION | First time hearing

[@jefflee2698]

He is a legend, his music library is huge, I would suggest Mama Tried should be next

[@user-gt2uf8cq9y]

Studio version of Mama Tried definitely next.

[@juliestevens0426]

Silver Wings

[@bowagoner9877]

Merle Haggard is a legend in country music.

[@edithmaxim2041]

Loved Merle so much. He sings so smooth. He's had so many great songs. Try "Silver Wings". Great loss to us.

[@melodymcdonald2140]

Love Silver Wings, with that piano riff. My other favorite is Its All In The Movies... Great sax solo in this one.

[@gmanette188]

Hope you can do more Merle..he wrote his own songs, mainly from personal experience

[@hedonista7593]

Love Merle. He was an inmate when Johnny Cash recorded the famous concert and released it as an album. Johnny Cash at San Quentin. It inspired Merle to write songs and perform, luckily for us!

[@jona.874]

The recorded concert was in 1969 - Merle was locked up in 1958 when Johnny did his first prison concert - that was when Merle decided to try music instead of crime. Merle was paroled in 1960 and never tried crime again. By 1969 Merle had several albums out, with several major hits.

[@mikecaetano]

Merle Haggard is a legend. I'm from the same part of California as him. Check out "Okie From Muskogee", "The Fightin' Side of Me", "Workin Man Blues", "Mama Tried", "Tulare Dust", "Irma Jackson", and "I'm A Lonesome Fugitive" among others. Haggard went to prison for armed robbery in the late 1950's. He served three years of time and was paroled in 1960. Ronald Reagan, California governor at the time, granted him a pardon in 1972. "Okie From Muskogee" went over big with political conservatives back then. He mellowed a lot in his old age.

[@edford1693]

To continue your list there's "Rainbow Stew", "Silver Wings", "Always Wanting You", "Moving On", "Barroom Buddies (with Clint Eastwood)", "Swinging Doors", "Footlights", "The Bottle Let Me Down", "Think I'll Stay Here And Drink", "Are The Good Times Really Over", "Today I Started Loving You Again", "Let's Chase Each Other (Around The Room Tonight)", "Pancho & Lefty (with Willie Nelson)", "Rambling Fever", "Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Star", "Ole Man From The Mountain", "Big City", "My Favorite Memory", "Misery & Gin", "If We Make It Through December", "That's The Way Love Goes", "The Way I Am". I'd better stop here for now.

[@mt3311]

@@edford1693 His Dust Bowl Music; Tulare Dust, One Row at a Time, Hungry Eyes, California Cottonfields. Hungry Eyes tells of the hopelessness of being poor migrants. Tulare Dust tells of working and being exploited in the paradise they thought California was, but turned out not to be. One Row at a time, about a drifter migrant with no home, working his way back to his family. California Cottonfields about the hope of leaving Oklahoma, to go to the paradise that was supposed to be California. These songs tell the plight of poor Oklahomans, and other Midwesterners, collectively called "Okies." A class of people treated with gross disrespect to the point of torture. All because they were looking a better way of life, and willing to work for it, because they came from nothing. You will get an understanding of the Great Depression, you don't get from a book. I got what I know from my relatives who lived it. Merle lived it as did my father.

[@edford1693]

@@mt3311 I have Merle's "Down Every Road" box set and it has those songs you mentioned on it. It has the songs I mentioned except for "Movin' On" & "Barroom Buddies". Oh yeah, "Tulare dust in a farm boy's nose/Wondering where the freight train goes....." 😁

[@mt3311]

@@edford1693 "mom and dad picking on a double row." I have picked cotton, and cut lettuce and broccoli on double rows.

[@Martin.Wilson]

For me, the very best Merle is in his duet with Willie Nelson, "Pancho and Lefty". When Merle breaks in with his verse, it just takes my breath away. Probably the richest voice in the business when he was in his prime.

[@billhomrighausen1607]

One of the best ever, he will never be replicated. The world is a lesser place without him,RIP

[@carollizc]

I first heard this song when I was 10 or 11. I've loved it ever since. The Hag is one of the greatest songwriters God ever gave breath to, and one of the most compelling vocalists ever

[@jameslytle8527]

Brilliant reaction as always Harri!!! Merle was a country great!!! R.I.P.. I know you would probably enjoy a couple more of his. "Momma Tried" and " You're walking on the Fightin" side of me". Cheers!!!! By the way Merle really did pull 3 years in San Quentin Prison!!

[@fredspicker9403]

He was in San Quentin when Johnny Cash played there.

[@jewls9697]

That's what made Merle Haggard decide he was going to get into singing. Thnx to Johnny Cash or we might not have Merle's music!!

[@mamabear9325]

Another beauty is You're my favorite memory of all. ❤

[@terrygotwhatheheaskedforfo7789]

Thank you for showing me he was fabulous believe me I seen him in person God bless him 🙏🙏🙏

[@mikemassie9856]

I have always loved merle haggards music lonesome fugitive and momma's hungry eyes and momma tried are good ones to check out

[@brendahipsher273]

He was just amazing live. I've seen him twice. He opened for George Jones. (when they showed up, but when they didn't, we were blessed to have been stood up by the best. ) A memory I am proud to have. Peace to all.

[@cathyhodges8613]

I adore the Hag. How about If We Make It Through December and That's the Way Love Goes - they are on KZbin (everything is on KZbin. lol)

[@davidmaholchic6146]

Such a wonderful song cannot wait to see your reaction love you

[@foesseauau4178]

May he rest in peace loved his style and voice.

[@dannelson4209]

'HAG'' A wonderful musician his music will never die.

[@jamessceeles4397]

My favorite by this consumate performer; this and "Silver Wings" gets me everytime. Or perhaps "Tonight the bottle let me down" 👍🏽

[@scotthalladay2210]

He’s a country treasure

[@dalebrown98]

So glad to see another man of a different color appreciate this music!

[@karenj3611]

Such a beautiful voice. Love his music

[@deegomez2089]

He has such great songs. I really love Silver Wings (my father would sing that one) and If We Make It Through December 🎶🎵

[@shaneswiggart8118]

Great country legend. Need to do Mama tried or Poncho and Lefty for a real shot of country gold.

[@aaronforren8820]

I have listened many years to Merle and I feel the same as you.

[@hunterbradford2697]

Merle Haggard is my favorite

[@jewls9697]

The last song that Merle Haggard done before he passed, with Willie Nelson called...It's All Going to Pot!!

[@charliefisher4044]

Merle is my favorite!

[@kylesummers1565]

Still gives me chills Senor. Peace, Love!!

[@dlbeal]

I absolutely LOVED Merle. Have all his albums.

[@terrygotwhatheheaskedforfo7789]

Seen him live and he is great believe me I loved every minute of it 👍👍

[@Rodney-yb4nz]

Your hearing the best

[@aberration3869]

You made a wise choice, Merle live is the way to go!

[@thammond1946]

I knew Merle Haggard was great, but I'd never heard this song. Thank you so much. My day just peaked.

[@jamesmyers7142]

In my opinion the best singer of all time & great guitar player as well

[@scotthalladay2210]

No this is a fantastic version

[@themajik1]

When you heard this song, you stated that you felt like you had just been to church... Well, you have just been to church. Merle Haggard, "The Hag" was one of the BEST singer/songwriters to ever live. I have met him a few times over the years, and he always remembered me from the first time we met, and I am just a huge fan of his. How he remembered me was amazing, and I will never forget that he made me feel special, as I am sure he did with all of his fans. I hope you listen to his whole library, he was and is something special.

[@katherineskaggs4490]

Merle Haggard’s “ in my next life” is great. Listen to it please. His voice sounds so rich when he sings the story! Just beautiful.

[@larryferrington1857]

His voice has never changed every day he sang it was always the same

[@robertbruner6884]

Tears

[@michaellunburg8567]

Listen to Mama’s Hungry Eyes. Beautiful!

[@petepotaczek2534]

Merle is the boss!

[@TexasMagnolia]

Merle’s writing, mixed with his voice, a must continue. Hari, Please React to: Someday When Things Are Good (I’m gonna leave you)

[@pamwilliams4883]

Another great song by Merle Haggard, I wonder if they ever think of me. thanks.

[@marypulley6512]

His voice is like velvet when he is singing his story. I have been a fan since I was a little girl

[@chipjones817]

Merle is one of the great song writers, very productive like Dylan or Young and his singing is timeless. I'd suggest "Are the good times really over for good", Today I started loving you again, or Swingin' door's, those are really good Merle songs, as are many others ....thanks for trying out Merle.

[@tamera402]

❤️Merle❤️

[@karenenderle532]

You hit the nail on the head when you said Haggard's song made you "feel connected and a bit uneasy as well"..... Just listening to one of his songs and you got it! Haggard wrote that song and so many, many more....please listen to more of his music, you won't be disappointed. Also, you need to hear him in his younger years.....thank you for appreciating who many country fans consider the greatest country singer, songwriter there has ever been. He can play the Fender too,,,he also was an accomplished fiddler player!

[@bobdelp2023]

LOOK AT MERLE'S GUITAR, IS THAT EFFINGGGG COOL OR WHAT! :) MANNNNNNNN, HE HAD A COLLECTION TOO

[@tommorris6739]

Merle, was one of the best. I keep seeing hip hop folks doing reviews of country stars and wonder what is greats of your music I know nothing about.

[@catherinesmyth883]

Merle’s sons are great🇮🇪❤️

[@Someonelser1]

Another one that is an all time Fave!

[@paulbenson4809]

Best version gave me chills

[@TheRanchitoFeo]

My favorite has always been, "If we make it through December"

[@jamespalma3311]

My Italian immigrant father used the music of Merle Haggard, Charley Pride, and Johnny Cash to help him develop his English skills. Not a bad trio to grow up with, but something about Merle's voice grabs me hardest. He was an absolute legend among legends. The suggestions other commenters have made are spot on and worth listening to. Cool channel, Harrie. 👍 I love following people who love music as much as you do.

[@markmotley8516]

There's no better voice in country than Merle

[@GS-nh1ur]

Legend!!

[@jamesworthington3346]

I honestly believe that is the best version he ever did

[@SandieSmith4]

Beautiful as usual.

[@kevinmcdonald6446]

Silver Wings, My House of Memories, Mama's Hungry Eyes.

[@oldermusiclover]

Merle wrote this about a man he knew in prison this reminds me of someone I no longer have who used so sing at church from time to time I got to see Merle years ago

[@patticriss2238]

The very, very tall man to merles far right is Ray Benson. His group is called Asleep At the Wheel. They are really worth a listen. I knew Ray when I was young and he was young and just starting out in Texas. There is nothing he doesn’t k ow about music. He has a show on Saturday mornings in public television in the states that introduces new young talent to the country and to study country music and all types of music. Really cool guy. “Big Balls in Cowtown” is one of my faves. And you couldn’t find a song by The Hag. Silver Wings is one of the best. And don williams. What a singer. “Amanda” is a beautiful beautiful song by Don Williams”.

[@patst1944]

“What Have You Got Panned Tonight Diana” “If We Make Through December”

[@rbking9296]

I’m an old 64yr rocker, but I love me some Merle Haggard this real country music, the Hagg as he was called is a country music legend and he knows something about being in prison, he and his buddies were going to break into a hardware store after it closed so in the meantime they got drunk and went through a back window in the alley thinking the store was already closed only to find out the store was still opened when they got inside, while in prison he and two other prisoners had planned an escape, Merle backed out at the last minute and one of them was killed trying escape, Merle has a very deep catalog of music, you should check out one he did with Willie Nelson called Poncho and lefty, the Hagg was quite the hell raiser and outlaw in his early days

[@jamestaylor2920]

Mearle Haggard released over 70 albums, over 600 songs of which he wrote 250, and 38 of the songs were #1's.

[@joeskinner6009]

Very good reaction.

[@lloydavery2and2make5]

Lucky!!

[@katkat-fm3wj]

Play Lonely Fugitive, and Today I started Loving You Again. You'll get his young voice, if you go back to the 60's, and 70's.

[@catherinesmyth883]

Hi, Merle was one of the greatest🇮🇪❤️🇮🇪❤️

[@simonnelerette1971]

merle haggard and GeorgeJones are two best country singers ever the person in this song was going to the electric chair and he wants to hear this sone one more time

[@laurenblainebamartistmgt]

Merle didn’t write “If I Could Only Fly” (Blaze Foley wrote it) but Merle recorded it and said it was the most beautiful Country song ever written. I think you’d love that, too.

[@chrisgreene7056]

You've just been introduced to the Hag listen to his music in your life will never be the same. Great backstory and he's got some brothers

[@robertbarnard682]

"Misery and Gin"......awesome!

[@bentindle9036]

The greatest country music artist who ever lived. RIP Merle Haggard.

[@kayhodges394]

Merle Haggard Mama Tried!

[@micheledash7269]

His wife Bonnie sang harmony with him even after they divorced. I would definitely listen to the studio version too. He is a legend

[@yes2day100]

When I was a child, my parents were in groups that worked to save the California deserts and wilderness, including the Westerners and the Death Valley Forty-Niners. I spent several weekends with my parents in Kernville, where they were attending group meetings, and I would frolic with my siblings along the rocky shores of the Kern River. Please listen to 'Kern River' by Merle Haggard. There is a beautiful live version. He grew up not far from Kernville, in Bakersfield, CA, the child of 'Oakies' who had left Oklahoma during the dust storm famine of the late '30s. He writes about the Kern River - a deceptively dangerous river - and also Mt. Whitney and many of the beautiful rural areas in interior California that my parents fought to preserve. So "Kern River", his song about the tragic loss in the river of a loved one, is my favorite of his for these reasons. Even if you don't react to it on line, please take a listen. It is heart-breakingly beautiful.

[@johnconnelly8823]

Also check "Kennedy Center Honors Mere Haggard".

[@janethunter8741]

What a sad life to have never heard of Merle Haggard. Wow

[@oldermusiclover]

got to see Mr Merle years ago

[@edithmaxim2041]

That is the group Asleep at the Wheel behind Merle. must of been on a special show. Try Watching Asleep at the Wheel singing Rt. 66

[@maxinefreeman8858]

He did this song when younger. He was an ex con. Legend in country music.

[@backyardportageegomez4061]

The best version of this song he sang live on primetime country google I Merle Haggard primetime country

[@bobdelp2023]

WOWWWWW!!! :) 1ST TIME HEARING THIS GREAT HUH HARRI? BIGGGGGGGGG R.I.P TO MERLE :( SO MANYYYYY GREAT SONGS AND HITS HE HAD SO. : OKIE FROM MUSKOGEE, I'M A LONESOME FUGITIVE, THAT'S THE WAY LOVE GOES, PANCHO AND LEFTY ( WITH WILLIE NELSON ), :) AND SO MANY OTHERS! :)

[@keithredenbaugh9893]

Silver Wings, Branded Man

[@duaneholcomb8408]

Grew up on merl. I play a lot of his songs on,guitar. He was great song writer. Wrote most of his songs. He did time in jail his self when he was young.

[@jillmcclellan2844]

I used to sing harmony on this song after my parents card night.

[@vickilee7494]

Merle, Willie, Johnny, George, Hank the greats

[@kathybwell]

Merle grew up dirt poor in a converted boxcar in Bakersfield, Ca. At age 20, he was in San Quentin prison where he saw Johnny Cash perform. Inspired by the performance, he started recording after his release in 1960, and rest is history.

[@bryanduke1973]

I always say music is the number one reason I believe in God it can make you feel some much from tears of a old memory to think about things you never know.

[@davidscofield3767]

Merle Haggard is revered as a genius singer/songwriter. His songs have been covered in concert by well over a hundred musicians and groups, including the Grateful Dead (who covered this particular song in about 40 concerts and also covered Mama Tried), to Joan Baez, Marianne Faithfull, Lee Mathis, Dwight Yocum, Emmylou Harris, the Everly Brothers, and on and on.

[@theadorfeldman8452]

"From now on all my friends are gonna be strangers"

[@dalemott6559]

"Branded Man" is another great one :)

[@jesseduke694]

I really love Don's version of this song!! I like alot of Don Williams songs. This is a Merle song, but Don did do a fine version of it. Merle was actually in San Quentin prison when he was younger.

[@paulbearer2286]

Ramblin Fever!

[@sleeve8651]

You asked what might his voice sounded like when he was twenty-five ? Probably like every other Convict in San Quentin ! Merle had a lifetime of experience's from which to draw from ! You hear those old sayings, like you never miss em till their gone ! And typically doesn't resonate until someone like Merle passes ! R.I.P. MERLE HAGGARD ♥️🥀♥️

[@carlprince2866]

he is so good he messed up the first part of his own song and it still comes out good .

[@rogerhamrick3399]

You should hear Merl's the fighting side of me,!!, You'll love it

[@kathymcdaniel6688]

Mama's Hungry Eyes by Merle is very good!

[@darrelljohnson5764]

Welcome to the world of Merle Haggard ! He has a library that won’t disappoint you . And if you do Silver Wings , do an original not remastered . Please .

[@danwilliams9299]

Harry.glad ur ckin this one out-the hag!-none btr for REAL OLD TIME country.a giant in music!grew up on him and others. Love old country!great reaction. His voice!!-country.and he WAS in prison..but not for life. .keep them commin. Ill keep cking them out with you… Again❤️👍🤓🤓 he will take you to church..the church of country music.should ve heard him at 25!! Fantastic…dan.northern florida. Usa..9/16/21-7:00 pm. Est!..