Holding Things Together

Video from the recording session of Merle Haggards new release "Bluegrass Sessions" recorded at Skaggs Family Recording Studio in Hendersonville, TN June 6 & 7th 2006. Visit www.mcourymusic.com for more info

[@mitchellmarcus4843]

How many people and true country music fans will agree with me .This song is a true country music song.

[@fiddlinfil]

Vince Gill said it best - we're all lost in the music world without Haggard

[@toyman81]

I truly miss these days of country music. There is just something missing these days.

[@bensundy]

THIS IS REAL MUSIC,LIKE IT SHOULD BE.

[@crossoverline4623]

Yes should, so smooth no fancy instrument just voice and guitar.

[@dnews9519]

Merle had a voice as smooth as molasses and aged like a fine wine. He really was the best of them.

[@sharonmackie1414]

This is what this man was born to do

[@thomastommy1192]

There will never be another like Merle Haggard. RIP Merle.

[@muchirihenry3732]

never get tired even after playing it over 100 times. im addicted to this wonderful presentation,and sweet sounds,and voices.

[@margaretsharbono2218]

Wow At 69 years old Mr Merle Harggard Still got The Sound & Song. Gotta Love Him. Since 1967 & Still Love Him today 6-23-24 9:05am. MABS

[@jimmieslone4204]

There will never be another Merle! Greatest country singer ever!

[@davidweiner5468]

The man knew about life and heart aches and told all of us about it. He was so great. RIP

[@muchirihenry3732]

you'll always be a hero,even after you're gone

[@dandean6712]

"I just signed it love from mama so Angie wouldn't know" Straight from the heart and pen of the Hag, way to go Merle 😉👍Miss you❤️

[@ptsmith4660]

wow … this is the real deal ,, not overdub, chorus, fills, backup singers, … a song, a singer, musicians, … so great ,, simply great

[@jamesbutler5931]

you know once in a life time some one comes along with such greatness as this yes there is many out here but few has what it takes to keep your fans appealed and that's just what Merle did and is still doing thanks to the inter net

[@DMMHMusic]

THIS is real country music. Thanks Hag for keepin it real.

[@jossahonnonen]

Lloyd Andrews You are so right; this is the white mans blues, real country.

[@msoiseth3419]

For my money, this was his best song. Even later in life his voice was perfect for it.

[@chasebs1]

No one can sing like Merle, the best, fantastic voice

[@irmacushing3483]

This is so good from the vocals to instrumentals. What a treasure Merle left us with these recordings. They were a labor of love!

[@rickg3319]

Merle could have sung the contents of a telephone book and I would have bought it for my collection, just to hear that wonderful voice, style and the depth of the songs he created! The man was a brilliant Country Music Artist in every sense of that title!!! I feel very fortunate that he and I lived within each other's life spans!!! Thanks to The Hag, I became a Huge Country Music Fan, and I miss ole Brother Merle every day! R.I.P Brother, You are still MUCH loved, missed, and thought by SO MANY of your fans and your family!!!

[@lancewalker207]

The Hag!! Greatest ever!!

[@woodbine4298]

The greatest country singer/songwriter ever. RIP Merle

[@johnward7549]

Marty Robinson

[@wilfredheggart647]

@@johnward7549 he looks my friends dad

[@ramhagramhag5481]

John Ward - no sir

[@sgtpep5]

@@ramhagramhag5481 I agree with you 100%.. There's many great country singers out there but nobody comes close to Merle Haggard...

[@lincolnmaceachern2410]

I've got to agree; I still can recall the first time I heard "If We Make it through December," driving in my uncle's car, in the fall of '73, if memory serves.

[@larryfarris6877]

I always loved this song but I particularly like this mix. Excellent.

[@bensundy]

+Larry Farris -------------------I agree--- this is great

[@wilfredheggart647]

@@bensundy thank you larry farris

[@angiesiddall9563]

One of my favorite songs Merle Haggard sings. R.I.P. Merle ♥

[@johnmuttley]

R.I.P Hag music full stop will never be the same thank you for all the music and talent you shared with the world and the legacy you left behind for us all to keep enjoying u truly where, are and always will be the undefeated king of country

[@lonniecarter4738]

The best country singer ever!

[@haggardly79]

I have to correct you .... the best country entertainer EVER : singer & songwriter

[@wilfredheggart647]

@@haggardly79 thats my comment mrs jones back off

[@ramhagramhag5481]

wilfred heggart - wtf

[@elainemack1638]

Love Merle & Marty ! !!! Missing Merle so much!

[@johnkinsley742]

A true country legend .RIP Merle

[@fjelleby60]

From Denmark RIP Merle, he was the worlds best storyteller

[@Walter-ri1li]

Beautiful. I love Merle Haggard songs, they make Country Music ring that Bell 'n sound that sound so loud.

[@moony1136]

Beautiful !! You will be missed Merle Haggard!!

[@Walter-ri1li]

What do you mean will be? He already is being missed the day he left the shores of Earth.

[@KLUNKET]

@habs798693 - Saw Hag not long after he had one of his lungs removed due to cancer- and he still sounded unbelievable. What an amazing talent!

[@scottweindegher]

Unbelievable isn't it, but can't complain because his talent is GIFT BY GOD♥️

[@subtoimtoxic5149]

This must've been a highlight for Mr Marty Stewart, he's turned into one of the standard bearers of country and western music, past present and for a long while I hope!

[@joannehack7588]

Remember when Marty was playin’ with Mr. Ralph Stanley???😊

[@carrolltucker]

well said. You can tell that Marty was enjoying himself

[@KLUNKET]

Man... Hag can really pick that thing can't he?? I am so glad men like the Hag are still around making music that is actually worth listening to...

[@teriw56]

Take a listen to his sons, they are carrying his torch

[@BenDover-ym5dd]

Bad to the BONE! Never be another Merle!

[@krooner1122]

i love to drink beer and listen to merle

[@davebob65]

Merle and Ole Hank, lived it, wrote about it, then sang about it.

[@flybob63]

Best version of this song I ever heard

[@jamesworthington3346]

If you watched and listened to this video you have witnessed why merle haggard is the best country singer songwriter to ever live. Rip merle

[@charlottehill2442]

I love this song,,,the great Merle Haggard,,,,the last of one of the best,,,all the good ones are gone,,,RIP

[@rorystorm8534]

12/26/2020 72 degrees in the house and getting chills from this. Thanks Merle

[@peterdrought409]

From ireland.Merle Love your music and always will.miss u .Rest in peace.

[@bensundy]

I love this song, they do such a great job on this ---

[@outoftheirskulls5676]

The only problem with this version is; it ends.

[@wilfredheggart647]

thank you my new dad

[@anthonyparella2005]

so true

[@johncadle2956]

😁

[@scottweindegher]

Pardon what the end😅

[@lisa.rebelwise2700]

Holding. Thing s TOGETHER MY FAVORITE MEMORY. IN THE. ROOTS. OF MY. RAISING. !!!

[@charlottehetherington8720]

I know what you mean me too

[@buckolan]

merl is still my idol no matter what song he does he is still the master

[@sandramiller8701]

All the Good singers are gone a w God I believe. Especially Elvis Presley

[@simonne234]

What can I say the best the best the best there will never be anyone like him and the singers from his age........wow wow wow

[@shaunelijah2232]

Dang, besides the Hag they got some mighty fine PICKERS here. We be listening from Far North Cal, (Merle Haggard country). And, what we hear is some very, VERY good heartfelt country music...May the Lord BLESS y'all..

[@detroitbob58]

Marty Stuart playing as a session player, and having a lot of fun it looks like.

[@lindadanton-vizor2133]

Marty playing for the love of music. This man lives for the music.

[@rogerrambo2653]

I miss Merle everyday !!!!

[@harrisjarriel8737]

Merle can still get it done, Marty can play anything

[@gregb.162]

There are no words because you have all the words. RIP Merle

[@bensundy]

Now this one pulls at your heart-strings, don't it ? i love this song, best ever !!!! i'm drinking beer and tears flowing, but i'm happy--thank you

[@wolfie316781]

What a song and what a great man Haggard was

[@charlottehetherington8720]

My favorite Merle Haggard song

[@donr.lanning4421]

I LIVED SO MANY OF HIS SONGS,AS WE ALL DID.GOD BLESS HIM IN HEAVEN......

[@wilfredheggart647]

fair n my book

[@davidoffutt691]

We miss you Merle!

[@joyceconnolly1914]

Love Merle Haggard and songs poetry in motion.

[@madameisle]

This is such a beautiful sing and no one can sing it better then Merle!

[@texallen434]

Merle wrote and composed most of his songs.

[@scottweindegher]

I like how cool stuart play with my fav. Merl.. Yeah holding things together.. My country use this song for BENEFITS THAT WAS 1980'S

[@plantium1000]

Love that voice!

[@haroldarmstrong8285]

Love these informal sit down and play sessions. They truly mean so so much. We miss you so much Merle; God test your soul.

[@jamessupplee7289]

What a voice the man had!

[@gabertag]

the sound on this album is so good , its like sitting in a front row seat at one of his shows ,this is the hag at his best , great album .

[@erlindaerli8175]

My favorite song out of all county music, and all singers. thanks so much for sharing to your all songs. Good day and god bless us all.

[@USNAVDC]

Merle Haggard could cry in tune. What a great voice.

[@flyingbolt]

Merle can do it any which way but loose absolutely brilliant RIP

[@rogerrambo6436]

The best ! Mighty Merle

[@seeyucalif]

I am so absolutely glad that I got to see him perform one time. All music and no BS. The purest music I have ever seen performed! Nothing more can be said if this man that has not already been said. His sons carry n his legacy which I’ve also had the pleasure of seeing.

[@violetbennett2407]

This is a new one for me. Love

[@eduardmalovrh3837]

Classic and good country sound that made me fall for country music since I was 17 - in 1978.

[@joycelindsay2437]

One of my favourite songs & singers~ ~

[@HotRodSixString]

Pure country gold

[@urtruedictator1407]

They will never be another merle if you never had cold chills you will when he sings .rest in peace . You made the best stage grand ol heaven

[@RemingtonRidersMusic]

Totally melted.

[@kevinloewen6830]

Greatest country singer ever George Jones...my all time favourite the Hag!

[@petersjodin1102]

RIP Merle from sweden

[@sheilacarroll3540]

We Miss you so much Merle...!

[@shootingstar5359]

Listened to this so many times. Love it!!! ❤️

[@banjobilly32]

Makes me want to order the record!! Great job by outstanding musicians, every one of them!

[@garvlaw]

Yes he is playing lesd guitar very good I might add

[@mr.lineman4428]

I love this song but it feels like a repetitiveness of my life and it wears me out listening to it because it is so real

[@christopherwilson3442]

It's the Hag, what more can one say. Just stunning.

[@irmacushing3483]

Dynamic! Simply the best!

[@LamarFine]

Along with "If We Make It Thru December", this is My Favorite Hag Song. And if you've never heard Frankie Brooks sing it, You've missed something special!

[@velmafoust8667]

Love this song, as usual Merle sings it to perfection!!💔RIP Merle .🙏😢

[@patriciaamato1063]

The. Loss. Of. Our. Merle. Is the. Worst. He had. A. Sadness. In. His. Eyes. That. Broke. My. Heart. There. Will. Never. Be. His. Like. Ever. Again! It. Seems. That. All. The. Best. Is. Gone. Now. I. Shudder. To. Think. Of. What. We. R. Left. With ! True. Country. Music. Is. In. The. Past. Now. Gone. Forever !!!😞

[@jacquelinehubbard6702]

Beautiful

[@fomocoman1]

Man, I LOVE this album. I'd love to see more videos of these masters at work. Post 'em if you got 'em! Merle is THE MAN.

[@erniedsutton]

it dont get much better than that

[@a.gwestra1344]

I love this songs Merle Haggerd

[@karlmollan6691]

Miss him......❤

[@lyleestyle]

Awesome! Hag is unreal! Thanks for posting!!!

[@brianhadley4456]

What a heartfelt song and sang to perfection.

[@victoriarachelle89]

My favorite song, the hag is the best ever, never another

[@softailspringer9915]

Perfect!

[@Chiselnyc]

Throw several talented pros together. Have Merle sing lead and what do you get? Awesome.

[@blackwood711]

If Merle was a masseuse his voice just gave that song a “happy ending”!